April 15, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Gospel Reading: John 10:22-30
For Sunday, April 21, 2013: Year C—Easter 4
Sometimes, less is more.
In this conversation between Jesus and the Jews gathered in the Temple, I think...
September 24, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Gospel Reading: Mark 9:38-50
For Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 26
“John said to him, ‘Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him,...
September 24, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Epistle Reading: James 5:13-20
For Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 26
I don’t have any concrete evidence on this, but I think this passage may be in the running to win a...
July 26, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: 2 Samuel 11:1-15
For Sunday, July 29, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 17
The David and Bathsheba debacle is a terrible story.
It’s a tragedy of epic proportions. And worse, it’s a story...
May 13, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Psalm Reading: Psalm 1
For Sunday, May 20, 2012: Year B—Easter 7
If you’re going to compile a collection of poetry, it’s fitting to...
May 13, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Gospel Reading: John 17:6-19
For Sunday, May 20, 2012: Year B—Easter 7
If you’ve ever read a commentary on John, you’ve...
February 20, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
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...
February 20, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 9:8-17
For Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012: Year B—Lent 1
I’ll be honest. I’ve always found it a bit odd when nurseries are...
October 16, 2011 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:34-46
For Sunday, October 23, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 30
Jesus is the master of responding to questions with another...
October 16, 2011 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 34:1-12
For Sunday, October 23, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 30
If you’re a preacher trying to encourage your community...
