The Best Approach Is…To Do Nothing?

July 11, 2011 | by washadmin

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

July 11, 2011 | by washadmin

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 Guiding Ethical Hand of the Lectionary

July 4, 2011 | by washadmin

Why do the Lectionary-ers exclude the mercy of Jesus in favor of the delusion of personal works righteousness?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

For Sunday, July 10 , 2011:...

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The Dysfunctional Family of God

July 4, 2011 | by washadmin

How do we find anything like Good News in the way this not-completely-trustworthy-trickster-god treats this family?

by Russell Rathbun

Old Testament Reading:  Genesis 25:19-34

For Sunday, July 10 ,...

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I’m Sorry, Did You Say Something?

June 27, 2011 | by washadmin

The adventure of listening for God in the midst the sounds of world.

by Bruce Reyes-Chow

 Gospel Reading:  Matthew 11:16-19,25-30

For Sunday, July 3, 2011: Year A - Ordinary 14

I am notorious for...

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We Are Not Alone.

June 27, 2011 | by washadmin

The insidious nature of sin and brokenness in communities of faith.

by Bruce Reyes-Chow

 Epistle Reading:  Romans 7:15-25

For Sunday, July 3, 2011: Year A - Ordinary 14

Oh boy, proof that some people...

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Cold Cup of Water in the Face

June 20, 2011 | by washadmin

Could it be that Simple?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel  Reading:  Matthew 10:37-42

For Sunday, June 26 , 2011: Year A - Ordinary 13

Let us begin with a thought experiment. Suppose you are walking down the...

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A Psalm of a Thirteen-Year-Old

June 20, 2011 | by washadmin

Do we lose something on this side of Spiritual Puberty?

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading:  Psalm 13

For Sunday, June 26 , 2011: Year A - Ordinary 13

The Psalm for this week is short, repetitive,...

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The Three Stooges

June 12, 2011 | by washadmin

Is the Trinity only good for benedictions?

by Michael Danner

Epistle Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11 - 13

For Sunday, June 19, 2011; Year A—The Holy Trinity

I grew up watching The Three Stooges after...

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Conquer, Clone or Kill

June 12, 2011 | by washadmin

Is Jesus giving us permission to convert at all cost?

by Michael Danner

Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:16-20

For Sunday, June 19, 2011; Year A—The Holy Trinity

The resurrected Jesus is leaving and his...

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