Walk Into the Text

When the Rabbi’s read they walk into the text. They bring themselves to it and step across the edge of the scroll, jump up onto its body, bouncing a little, believing it will hold their weight. And...

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Late-Night Theology

by Unvirtuous Abbey

Old Testament Reading:  Deuteronomy 30:9–14

For Sunday, July 14, 2013—Ordinary 15

I have an “oil of anointing key chain.” After watching a late-night preacher tell me how badly God...

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DiscipleNow!

by Lia Scholl

Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

For Sunday, November 4, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 31

When I was in high school, I was in a DiscipleNow group. We had a weekend retreat, followed by...

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Just So You Know...

...we'll never be good enough.

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...

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The Art of Deflection

When tempted with excuses, why do we choose the donkey's way?

By Mark Labberton

OT Reading: Deuteronomy 30:9-14

For Sunday, July 11: Year C Ordinary 15

Humans are creatures with excuses.

Made by...

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