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God, Have Mercy

August 19, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Will Willimon

Gospel Reading: Luke 13:10-17

For Sunday, August 25, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 21

Something like 90% of all Americans believe in God. Most everyone believes God exists. “Does God...

In compassion, God, new testament, will willimon, Jesus, revelation, mercy, Featured, YearC, Luke

It Gets Better?

August 12, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 12:49-56

For Sunday, August 18, 2013—Lectionary 20

Prometheus felt sorry for us.

He shaped us from the mud, made us to walked upright like the gods, over the...

In Uncategorized, new testament, russell rathbun, Zeus, Carter Family, Civil Rights, Bob Dylan, Prometheus, Featured, fire, fear, Mount Olympus, The Fire Next Time, YearC, Luke, civilization

Asaph's Psalms: Exotic and Transgressive

August 12, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading: Psalm 82

For Sunday, August 18, 2013—Lectionary 20

When I first came across Psalm 82 as a kid, I was shocked and titillated. God walks in and takes His place in the...

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Lectionary 19 (C) - Rev. Russell Rathbun and Rev. Dr. Mark Stenberg

August 5, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

http://youtu.be/DeVcaG2_uAk

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Poor Little Flock

August 5, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Clint Schnekloth

Gospel Reading: Luke 12:32-40

For Sunday, August 11, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 19

Let's face it. No wonder Jesus calls his group a "little flock." Any group that is asked to sell...

In new testament, imagination, Clint Schnekloth, kingdom, Featured, YearC, Luke, virtuous circle, wedding banquet, treasure, little flock

Seeing Things that are Not Visible

August 5, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Clint Schnekloth

New Testament Reading: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

For Sunday, August 11, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 19

The Book of Hebrews is a sophisticated work.

Hebrews has a big personality.It's...

In faith, new testament, Ruth Hoppins, Clint Schnekloth, christology, Featured, Hebrews, YearC, Priscilla, China Miéville, The City and the City, Jerusalem, Priscilla's Letter

Lectionary 18 (C) - Rev. Russell Rathbun and Rev. Dr. Mark Stenberg

July 29, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

http://youtu.be/0GEXEm4zT1g

In Archived Video

Gomer and the Metaphor of Redemption

July 29, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Carol Howard Merritt

Old Testament Reading: Hosea 11:1-11

For Sunday, August 4, 2013: Year —Lectionary 18

I sat with the betrothed couple as we looked over the marriage ceremony. They were like...

In Old Testament, traditions, sexual slavery, sex worker, Gomer, Hosea, slavery, redemption, sex work, Featured, wedding, weddings, patriarchy, carol howard merritt

Greed Versus Responsibility

July 29, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Carol Howard Merritt

Gospel Reading: Luke 12:13-21

For Sunday, August 4, 2013: Year —Lectionary 18

My daughter is twelve and I caught her reading a college textbook. I don’t tell you this to brag...

In new testament, college costs, capitalism, savings, boomers, Featured, baby boomers, generation x, culturally bound, Luke, retirement, carol howard merritt, greed

Lectionary 17 (C) - Rev. Russell Rathbun and Rev. Dr. Mark Stenberg

July 22, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

http://youtu.be/tv8r0aV7P1s

In Archived Video

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by Clint Schnekloth

Gospel Reading: Luke 12:32-40

For Sunday, August 11, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 19

by Clint Schnekloth

New Testament Reading: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

For Sunday, August 11, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 19