December 30, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
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...
August 12, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Epistle Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20
For Sunday, August 19, 2012—Ordinary 20
The five little verses that the Lectionari-eers have carved out of chapter 5 of Ephesians for us this...
August 5, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Epistle Reading: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
For Sunday, August 12, 2012: Year B − Ordinary 19
When I read this text in Ephesians I can’t help but think of Bobby McFerrin’s song "Don't...
July 29, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
For Sunday, August 5, 2012; Year B—Ordinary 18
I love the movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles staring Steve Martin and the late John Candy. In one scene, John...
