August 27, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Mark 7:1-8, 14-5, 21-23
For Sunday, Sept. 2 , 2012—Ordinary 22
How many of us will preach this text with the assumption that we and our congregations are the...
August 19, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: John 6:56-69
For Sunday, August 26, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 21
It bothers me that this pericope begins with Jesus talking about people eating his flesh and drinking...
August 19, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Nanette Sawyer
Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 8: 1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43
For Sunday, August 26, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 21
King Solomon is a good man. He is admired and admirable, for the most...
August 19, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
August 12, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: John 6:51-58
For Sunday, August 19, 2012—Ordinary 20
A friend of mine who studies traditional foods from tribal cultures told me that the notion that you are what...
August 12, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Epistle Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20
For Sunday, August 19, 2012—Ordinary 20
The five little verses that the Lectionari-eers have carved out of chapter 5 of Ephesians for us this...
August 12, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
August 5, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
August 5, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Epistle Reading: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
For Sunday, August 12, 2012: Year B − Ordinary 19
When I read this text in Ephesians I can’t help but think of Bobby McFerrin’s song "Don't...
August 5, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: John 6:35, 41-51
For Sunday, August 12, 2012: Year B − Ordinary 19
I have a good friend who just found out he has a gluten allergy. Now when we go to a restaurant...
