Of Mystery and Mercy

The Hidden Darkness of Our Hearts

by Nadia Bolz-Weber

Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

For Sunday, February 27, 2011 Year A - Epiphany 8 

The Carnival Lady cries:Ladies and Gentlemen, step...

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Year A - Epiphany 7 Video Response

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In Archived Video

Your Neighbor Might Actually Live Next Door

It is time to further consider the question: What does it mean to love my neighbor?

by Russell Rathbun

Old Testament Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 8-18

For Sunday, Feb. 20 , 2011: Year A - Epiphany 7

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Is Radical Resistance Possible?

Is the Sermon on the Mount practicable or is it an impossibility that turns us to the grace of God?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:38-48

For Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011: Year A - Epiphany 7

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Year A - Epiphany 6

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In Archived Video

Collapsing Our Dichotomies

In Defense of Flesh, Blood, Fat, and Dust

by Carol Howard Merritt

Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

For Sunday, February 13, 2011: Year A - Epiphany 6

I grew up in Florida, in a little beach...

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Cut It Out

What Do These Difficult Teachings Mean?

by Carol Howard Merritt

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:21-37

For Sunday, February 13, 2011: Year A - Epiphany 6

When I was in college, there was a woman in our dorm...

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Year A - Epiphany 5 Video Response

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Psalm of Spite

Clearly not a Wisdom Psalm, I just wonder if Psalm 112 is meant as a Bragging Psalm?

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading: Psalm 112

For Sunday, Feb 6. , 2011: Year A - Epiphany 5

Pick up the needle,...

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The Hardest Apology

Must a Christian interpretation of any Older Testament passage be read through the lens of the resurrection?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13-20

For Sunday, Feb 6. , 2011: Year A -...

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