December 30, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
When the Rabbi’s read they walk into the text. They bring themselves to it and step across the edge of the scroll, jump up onto its body, bouncing a little, believing it will hold their weight. And...
June 17, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a
For Sunday, June 23, 2013: Year C—Ordinary 12
When we get right down to it, Elijah is a murderer, and we need to think long and...
June 3, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 17:8-16, (17-24)
For Sunday, June 9, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 10
Every time I read this passage, my first reaction is, "Elijah is a jerk!"
He doesn't ask...
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...
