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Joseph Models the Embrace of a Child Who is Radically Unlike Him

December 16, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Lauren F. Winner

For Sunday, December 22, 2013: Year A—Advent 4

My colleague Stanley Hauerwas is always saying something like “if you want to learn how to welcome...

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In Search of an Oppressor

December 2, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Mike Stavlund

Psalm Reading: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19

For Sunday, December 8, 2013: Year C—Advent 2

It seems one of the growing subtexts of the Christmas season is the self-perception of the...

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Merry Christmas?

December 2, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Mike Stavlund

Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:1-12

For Sunday, December 8, 2013: Year C—Advent 2

Most of us wouldn’t let J to the B into our sanctuaries, that’s for sure. He is more than a little...

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Let’s All Get Left Behind

November 25, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Danielle Shroyer

Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:36-44

For Sunday, December 1, 2013: Year A—Advent 1

When I was a teenager, I saw this video from the 1970’s that depicted the “rapture.” It had all of...

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Go Ahead, Judge a Book By Its Title

November 27, 2011 | by The Hardest Question

The Beginning of the Good News

by Nadia Bolz-Weber

Gospel Reading: Mark 1:1–8

For Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 Year B—Advent 2

I love that Mark’s gospel starts by saying: “The beginning of the good news of...

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Christmas, Apocalypse, Rebels and Bell Choirs

November 21, 2011 | by The Hardest Question

How are we to interrupt this call to follow Jesus from our place of privilege?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Mark 13:24-37

For Sunday, Nov. 27 , 2011: Year B—Advent 1

The Legions are forming on...

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Begging for God’s Presence

November 21, 2011 | by The Hardest Question

How long are we supposed to wait for God to show God’s face around here again?

by Russell Rathbun

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 64:1-9

For Sunday, Nov. 27 , 2011: Year B—Advent 1

The Second Advent...

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Looking the Other Way

December 19, 2010 | by washadmin

Who is God with when Immanuel hightails it to Egypt?

by Mike Stavlund

Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:13-23

For Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010: Year A - First Sunday After Christmas

History, it is said, is...

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Conspiracy of Unkindness

December 19, 2010 | by washadmin

Are we too demanding of God's delivery of peace when we're so full of rebellion?

by Mike Stavlund

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 63: 7-9

For Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010: Year A - First Sunday After Christmas

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A Way Without Violence

December 5, 2010 | by washadmin

Does redeeming the violence of God in the text take precedence over all other interpretive proclamation?

by Russell Rathbun

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10

For Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010: Year A -...

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The Beginning of the Good News

How are we to interrupt this call to follow Jesus from our place of privilege?

How long are we supposed to wait for God to show God’s face around here again?

Who is God with when Immanuel hightails it to Egypt?

Are we too demanding of God's delivery of peace when we're so full of rebellion?

Does redeeming the violence of God in the text take precedence over all other interpretive proclamation?

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10

Joseph Models the Embrace of a Child Who is Radically Unlike Him

In Search of an Oppressor

Merry Christmas?

Let’s All Get Left Behind

Go Ahead, Judge a Book By Its Title

Christmas, Apocalypse, Rebels and Bell Choirs

Begging for God’s Presence

Looking the Other Way

Conspiracy of Unkindness

A Way Without Violence

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