October 28, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Carol Howard Merritt
Gospel Reading: Luke 19:1-10
For Sunday, Novemeber 3, 2013: Year C —Lectionary 31
When I became a pastor, I thought that I was disconnecting from money in some way. In my...
October 28, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Carol Howard Merritt
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 1:10-18
For Sunday, Novemeber 3, 2013: Year C —Lectionary 31
I sat in a circle of clergywomen, and once we realized that the space was safe with...
July 29, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Carol Howard Merritt
Old Testament Reading: Hosea 11:1-11
For Sunday, August 4, 2013: Year —Lectionary 18
I sat with the betrothed couple as we looked over the marriage ceremony. They were like...
July 29, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Carol Howard Merritt
Gospel Reading: Luke 12:13-21
For Sunday, August 4, 2013: Year —Lectionary 18
My daughter is twelve and I caught her reading a college textbook. I don’t tell you this to brag...
March 10, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Carol Howard Merritt
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21
For Sunday, March 17, 2013: Year B—Lent 5
The reports seem more desperate each month, as we watch how the climate changes. We know that...
March 10, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Carol Howard Merritt
Gospel Reading: John 12:1-8
For Sunday, March 17, 2013: Year B—Lent 5
When I was a high school and college student, I spent my summers on mission trips. I went to amazing...
October 22, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Mark 10:46-52
For Sunday, October 28, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 30
My father and I entered a huge concrete block building, crowded with people. My dad didn’t use a...
January 22, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Psalm Reading: Psalm 111
For Sunday, Jan. 29, Year B − Epiphany 4
In the midst of premarital...
January 22, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:21-28
For Sunday, Jan. 29, Year B − Epiphany 4
I was in college, on a short mission trip...
September 18, 2011 | by The Hardest Question
Epistle Reading: Philippians 2:1-13
For Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011: Year A−Ordinary 26
I have a friend whose life was shattered by...
