Supernatural Vending Machine

by Roy M. Terry IV

Epistle Reading:  1 Corinthians 12:1-11

For Sunday, January 20, 2013: Year C—Epiphany 2

I am a “Snickers” guy. When I’m a little hungry and there happens to be a vending machine...

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The Jerusalem Holy Spirit Police

by Mark Stenberg

New Testament Reading:  Acts 8:4-17

For Sunday, January 13, 2013: Year C—Baptism of our Lord

What were the good folks on the Revised Common Lectionary committee thinking? What a...

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Morpheus, I mean John…

by Roy M. Terry IV

Gospel Reading:  Luke 3:7-18

For Sunday, December 16, 2012: Year C—Advent 3

This week’s Gospel reminds me of the movie “The Matrix.” Morpheus, the “John the Baptist” of this movie...

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The Conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch

Or the Conversion of Phillip?

by Nadia Bolz-Weber

New Testament Reading: Acts 8:26-40

For Sunday, May 6, 2012 Year B—Easter 5

In my childhood Bible, this text was titled “The Conversion of the...

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What Happens in Baptism...

...doesn’t stay in baptism.

by Danielle Shroyer

Gospel Reading: Mark 1:9-15

For Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012:  Year B—Lent 1

Why is Mark always in such a hurry? Sometimes when I’m reading his Gospel I get...

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Cosmic Crossing

By placing the opening scene of his book at the Jordan River, who is Mark’s author alluding to?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Mark 1:4-11

For Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012: Year B—Baptism of Our Lord

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Delegitimizing the Witness

Why doesn’t he point out Jesus, who is standing among them?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading:  John 1:6-28

For Sunday, Dec. 11 , 2011: Year B—Advent 3

John 1 is always a lot of fun for an exegete....

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Violent Waters

Is there any inherent problem with accepting the Bible’s presentation of God who both storms and submits?

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading: Psalm 29

For Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011: Year A - Baptism of Our...

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