Finger in the Hole, Fist in the Side

June 5, 2011 | by washadmin

Is this the birth or the conception of the church?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel  Reading: John 20:19-31

For Sunday, June 12 , 2011: Year A - Day of Pentecost

All the doors are shut, locked, and there...

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The Narrowing of the Gospel

June 5, 2011 | by washadmin

Why are there four Gospels, but only one Acts?

by Russell Rathbun

First  Reading: Acts 2:1-21

For Sunday, June 12 , 2011: Year A - Day of Pentecost

The church is born fifty days after the...

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The Elusiveness of Unity

May 30, 2011 | by washadmin

What does it mean when even Jesus’ prayer hasn’t been answered?

by Danielle Shroyer

Gospel Reading: John 17:1-11

For Sunday, June 5, 2011:  Year A—Easter 7

Here’s the issue I have with John’s Jesus:...

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Ascension: The Great Day of Honesty

May 30, 2011 | by washadmin

If Jesus is making a way for us, are we following it?

by Danielle Shroyer

New Testament Reading: Acts 1:6-14

For Sunday, June 5, 2011  Year A—Easter 7

There are some stories in Scripture that veer...

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Will You Love Me When I Don’t Keep Your Commandments?

May 22, 2011 | by washadmin

Is the gift of the Holy Spirit dependent on my actions?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: John 14:15-21

For Sunday, May 29 , 2011: Year A - Easter 6

I'm confused. You know, about this whole Holy...

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Jesus is More Unknown the Immediately Recognizable

May 22, 2011 | by washadmin

Is Jesus more unknown God than immediately recognizable Cultural Jesus?

by Russell Rathbun

First Reading: Acts 17:22-31

For Sunday, May 29 , 2011: Year A - Easter 6

House of Mercy, the church my...

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Room Enough

May 15, 2011 | by washadmin

Is Jesus the once and future real estate agent?

by Tripp Hudgins

Gospel Reading:  John 14:1-14

For Sunday, May 22, 2011:  Year A - Easter 5

How spacious is the Father's house? Is everyone really...

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Stephen the Martyr

May 15, 2011 | by washadmin

Do we know a martyr when we see one?

by Tripp Hudgins

New Testament Reading:  Acts 7:55-60  

For Sunday, May 22, 2011:  Year A - Easter 5

Mr. Spock, in the second of the Star Trek films sacrifices...

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But Can You Trust Him?

May 8, 2011 | by washadmin

What do I do when my experience contradicts what Jesus says?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: John 10:1-10

For Sunday, May 15 , 2011: Year A - Easter 4

Jesus says the sheep will recognize the...

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The Utopian Church

May 8, 2011 | by washadmin

What does Acts tell us about what the church should look like today? Anything?

by Russell Rathbun

First Reading: Acts 2:42-47

For Sunday, May 15 , 2011: Year A - Easter 4

Sometimes the Hardest...

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