Fear Doesn’t Mean Fear, Right?

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading: Psalm 111

For Sunday, October 13, 2013—Lectionary 28

I don’t think liberals praise the Lord enough. I don’t mean to alienate anyone or divide folks into camps. I am...

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They All Come Tumbling Down

by Jodi-Renee Giron

Gospel Reading: Mark 13:1-8

For Sunday, November 18, 2012, Year B − Ordinary 33

After a day spent talking about loving your neighbor and commending sacrificial widows, Jesus and...

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All That Glitters May or May Not Be Gold

by Jodi-Renee Giron

Psalm Reading: Psalm 16

For Sunday, November 18, 2012, Year B − Ordinary 33

The psalmist, ascribed to be David, starts with a plea for protection from the Almighty One then...

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A Way Without Violence

What does it mean that Jesus insists that John baptizes him for the forgiveness of sin to fulfill all proper righteousness?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:13 - 17

For Sunday, Jan. 9,...

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Image of the Invisible?

What does it mean to be the image of the invisible God?

by Russell Rathbun

Epistle Reading: Colossians 1:11-20

For Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010: Year C - Christ the King Sunday

This is so much of what...

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