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The Tension of Creation

July 19, 2010 | by washadmin

The greatest tension is that we are created with the capacity for love and faithlessness--is faith that which exists along this dialectical line?

Psalm Reading: Psalm 85

For...

In russell rathbun, rabbis, Old Testament, love, Psalms, righteousness, midrash, Featured, faithfulness, tehillim, YearC

I'm Telling Jesus on You!

July 12, 2010 | by washadmin

Can we withdraw from the competition and trust that listening will draw us into the Kingdom?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 10:38-42

For Sunday, July 18, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 16

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In Hospitality, new testament, russell rathbun, james, Jesus, martha, rivalry, Featured, john, mary, YearC, Luke

Threats from Heaven

July 12, 2010 | by washadmin

When is injustice so unspeakable that it demands violent response?

by Russell Rathbun

Old Testament Reading: Amos 8:1-12

For Sunday, July 18, 2010: Year C, Ordinary 16

The book of Amos contains the...

In violence, God, injustice, justice, russell rathbun, Old Testament, Featured, YearC, Amos

Modifiying with “Good”

July 5, 2010 | by washadmin

Am I truly ready to participate in a community of peculiar, unexplained, and undeserved love?

By Mark Labberton

Gospel Reading: Luke 10:25-37

For Sunday, July 11, 2010: Year C — Ordinary 15

Whose...

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The Art of Deflection

July 5, 2010 | by washadmin

When tempted with excuses, why do we choose the donkey's way?

By Mark Labberton

OT Reading: Deuteronomy 30:9-14

For Sunday, July 11: Year C — Ordinary 15

Humans are creatures with excuses.

Made by...

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Dustin' Off Your Sandals at ME?

June 28, 2010 | by washadmin

Will we persist in religious compulsions or are we willing to roll around in the dust of our humanity?

by Bruce Reyes-Chow

Gospel Reading: Luke 10:1-11; 16-20

For Sunday, July 4, 2010: Year C –...

In Religion, new testament, Jesus, dust, Bruce-Reyes Chow, YearC, Luke, Satan

The Temple We Build

June 28, 2010 | by washadmin

Will we embrace the struggle of faith and those times when it feels like the pain will not end?

by Bruce Reyes-Chow

Psalm: Psalm 30

For Sunday, July 4, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 14

At the risk of my...

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The Bible Unconscious

June 24, 2010 | by washadmin

How Do You Read?

Psalm 77

“Has His kindness ceased forever, have visions from Him come to and end? Have the inmost parts of God dried up?” (77:8) Up all night pacing the floor, singing, praying,...

In God, Old Testament, Psalms, seas, how do you read, YearC

Don't Look Back (Unless You Do)

June 21, 2010 | by washadmin

Is the kingdom filled only with those who are not worthy? Maybe -- the wavering, the weak, the salt of the earth.

a reading by Russell Rathbun

Luke 9:51-62

Theologians Peter Tosh and Mick Jagger in,...

In new testament, kingdom, james, Jesus, john, Luke, gospel

Where is Jesus?

May 24, 2010 | by washadmin

1 Corinthians 7:14-16

Sunday 17

Which direction does Paul push with this text? The first part of this text is arguing relentlessly for the importance of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, which...

In new testament, 1 Corinthians, YearC

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