God on Our Side?

What does it mean to have God on our side when we are defeated and suffering?

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading: Psalm 124

For Sunday, August 21 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 21

We are meaning makers, we...

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Don’t Tell A Soul

Why does truth need to be hidden?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 16:13-20

For Sunday, August 21 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 21

This is some kind of powerful, charismatic, traveling Rabbi.

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Mean Jesus?

Who got up on the wrong side of the bed?

by Mike Stavlund

Gospel Reading: Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28

For Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 20

Did Jesus ever have a bad day? You know, one of those...

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Insider/Outsider

Whose side are we on?

by Mike Stavlund

Old Testament Reading: Genesis 45:1-15

For Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 20

It is a beloved theme in many of our films and plays and stories: the hand...

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Salvation and Fear and Jesus’ Ghost

How Can We Preach this Tired Story in a Way That People Can Hear it?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:22-33

For Sunday, August 7 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 19

This story is about, well,...

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Deception and the Hand of God

Can We Still Speak Credibly of Salvation?

by Russell Rathbun

Epistle Reading: Romans 10:5-15

For Sunday, August 7 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 19

I feel like I should post about the Epistles every now...

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Prayer and the Automatic Teller Machine

Is God an ATM?

by Karen Gibson

Psalm Reading: Psalm 17:1-7, 15

For Sunday, July 31, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 18

I was right. He was wrong. He went to bed. I let the dogs out into the back yard. I...

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Deserted Places

What does a deserted place look like?

by Karen Gibson

Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:13-21

For Sunday, July 31, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 18

Jesus is blown out of the water (and gets onto a boat) when he...

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The Kingdom of Heaven Versus The Law of Diverse Things

What if what looks like disorder is voluptuous growth?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

For Sunday, July 24 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 17

We have in our Holy Book countless...

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Deception and the Hand of God

How Does this Story Look in the Narrative of the Matriarchs?

by Russell Rathbun

Old Testament Reading:  Genesis 29:15-28

For Sunday, July 24 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 17

Rachel had long had her eyes on...

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