The Cost of Salvation

October 25, 2010 | by washadmin

Is salvation really as simple as ditching half of your stuff?

by Jake Bouma

Gospel Reading: Luke 19:1-10

For Sunday, October 31, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 31

Ah, Zaccheus. The famous little man of the...

In new testament, Jake Bouma, salvation, Jesus, Materialism, Zaccheus, Sin, Featured, YearC, Luke

Seriously, Isaiah?

October 25, 2010 | by washadmin

Where do we draw the line between prophet and lunatic?

by Jake Bouma

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 1:10-18

For Sunday, October 31, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 31

Well, this is certainly a hell of a way...

In Mental health, Prophecy, Old Testament, Jake Bouma, Prophetic literature, prophet, lunacy, Isaiah, Featured, insane, YearC, Yahweh

Kinda Sad

October 18, 2010 | by washadmin

Can the privileged citizens of the empire proclaim the gospel of the oppressed?

by Russell Rathbun

Epistle Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

For Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 30

This is...

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The Parable Trap

October 18, 2010 | by washadmin

Is the Pharisee’s self-justification built on the Law or his comparison to others?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 18:9-14

For Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 30

Jesus continues...

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It’s a Long Way to the Punch Line

October 10, 2010 | by washadmin

Is obsessive devotion to the law something to be mocked?

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading: Psalm 119

For Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 29

This is a really long Psalm.

I know that's what...

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Prayer Saves Lives?

October 10, 2010 | by washadmin

Is Jesus tying faith to our persistence?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 18:1-8

For Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 29

I beseech you therefore brethren and sister by the mercy of...

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Don't Shoot the Messenger

October 4, 2010 | by washadmin

What if you're a prophet, but the message that God gives you to proclaim isn't revolutionary?

By Tony Jones

Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 29: 1-7

For Sunday, October 10, 2010 - Year C, Ordinary 28

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The Untouchables

October 4, 2010 | by washadmin

Why does Jesus keep his distance from the lepers and heal them as they're walking away?

By Tony Jones

Gospel Reading: Luke 17: 11-19

For Sunday, October 10, 2010 - Year C, Ordinary 28

From a ways...

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Miniscule Faith

September 27, 2010 | by washadmin

Does the gospel ever really get through our heads?

by Debbie Blue

Gospel Reading: Luke 17: 5-10

For Sunday, October 3, 2010: Year C—Ordinary 27

To say that the disciples have thick heads is hardly...

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The Babylonian Shitstem

September 27, 2010 | by washadmin

How Does the Empire Fall?

by Debbie Blue

Psalm Reading: Psalm 137

For Sunday, October 3, 2010: Year C—Ordinary 27

There’s a lot to be said for composure, self-control, and detachment. But somehow I’d...

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