December 30, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
THQ has entered a state of suspended (as in no new posts) animation (as in what been archived is still quite lively!)
I must admit, perched on the cusp of a new year as I am in this moment, that my...
November 25, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Epistle Reading: Romans 13:11-14
For Sunday, December 1, 2013: Year A—Advent 1
Oh, the use of the word “flesh” in the New Testament letters: is there anything more thrilling to...
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...
November 11, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Gospel Reading: Luke 21:5-19
For Sunday, Novemeber 17, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 33
Who doesn’t love to preach on these doomsday apocalyptic texts?! In addition to being used only...
November 11, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Epistle Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
For Sunday, Novemeber 17, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 33
There was a time when one could read this passage and not think immediately about the...
July 15, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Gospel Reading: Luke 10:38-42
For Sunday, July 21, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 16
Hey kids! It’s that time in the lectionary when we throw the practical women under the bus and shame...
July 15, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 18:1-10a
For Sunday, July 21, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 16
I’m not sure why this story of Abraham being visited by three men (who, we are told, are...
May 13, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Gospel Reading: John 14:8-17, 25-27
For Sunday, May 19, 2013: Year C—Pentecost
Have you got questions about the Trinity? You’re not alone. The disciples are right there with you.
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May 13, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
New Testament Reading: Acts 2:1-21
For Sunday, May 19, 2013: Year C—Pentecost
I’ll be straight with you: Pentecost is my favorite Christian day. So please excuse me while I hop up...
April 15, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
New Testament Reading: Revelation 7:9-17
For Sunday, April 21, 2013: Year C—Easter 4
I know it’s a long-standing Christian tradition to bring out palm branches for Palm Sunday,...
