January 13, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: John 2:1-11
For Sunday, January 20, 2013: Year C—Epiphany 2
My wife and I had a glorious wedding and for the most part it came off without a hitch. But, we did run...
January 13, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
For Sunday, January 20, 2013: Year C—Epiphany 2
I am a “Snickers” guy. When I’m a little hungry and there happens to be a vending machine...
January 8, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
The Hardest Question has been wondering where all our beloved commenters have gone. We've searched high and low for you and we've just now discovered that dozens and dozens and dozens of folks have...
January 6, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 3:15-22
For Sunday, January 13, 2013: Year C—Baptism of our Lord
Ripping the Revised Common Lectionary folk has become pretty standard fare. Excuse me for...
January 6, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
New Testament Reading: Acts 8:4-17
For Sunday, January 13, 2013: Year C—Baptism of our Lord
What were the good folks on the Revised Common Lectionary committee thinking? What a...
January 3, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
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December 30, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by MaryAnn McKibben Dana
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6
For Sunday, January 6, 2013—Epiphany of the Lord
Ah, Epiphany. It’s the season that we in the church should probably give more attention...
December 30, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by MaryAnn McKibben Dana
Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
For Sunday, January 6, 2013—Epiphany of the Lord
In contrast to our beloved manger scenes—newly put away or, perhaps, still sitting on the...
December 27, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
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December 23, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Psalm Reading: Psalm 148
For Sunday, December 30, 2012—Christmas 1
I love the over the top feeling in this psalm. It seems like the writer is hyperventilating or tweaking or...