The Best Approach Is…To Do Nothing?

So we’re just supposed to leave the weeds?

by Danielle Shroyer

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

For Sunday, July 17, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 16

Some advice from Matthew’s Gospel: If you have a...

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Hoping and Seeing: There’s No Sibling Rivalry Here

Why on earth do we think seeing hopes fulfilled would remove our hope?

by Danielle Shroyer

Epistle Reading: Romans 8:12-25

For Sunday, July 17, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 16

Oh, Paul. You do love run-on...

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The Elusiveness of Unity

What does it mean when even Jesus’ prayer hasn’t been answered?

by Danielle Shroyer

Gospel Reading: John 17:1-11

For Sunday, June 5, 2011:  Year AEaster 7

Here’s the issue I have with John’s Jesus:...

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Ascension: The Great Day of Honesty

If Jesus is making a way for us, are we following it?

by Danielle Shroyer

New Testament Reading: Acts 1:6-14

For Sunday, June 5, 2011  Year AEaster 7

There are some stories in Scripture that veer...

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This Branch Is Slower than Christmas

Why is the stump of Jesse taking so long to fill the whole world with the knowledge of God?

by Danielle Shroyer

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10

For Sunday, December 5, 2010 Year A - Advent 2

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Prophets Are Terrible Dinner Guests

Does John really want people to repent?

by Danielle Shroyer

Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:1-12

For Sunday, December 5, 2010: Year A − Advent 2

Let’s all just admit it: nobody likes prophets. We pastors...

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