"Something there is . . ."

What put one on this side of the wall and one on that side of the wall? Chance?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 16:19-31

For Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 26

Something there...

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The King's God

In what way does God really protect us, from what is God able to keep us safe?

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading: Psalm 91

For Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 26

A twenty-first century...

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Where is the Good Guy?

Is this about the unjust economy of the world, about idolatry, or the ability to put myself above them?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 16:1-13

For Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010: Year C - Ordinary...

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Peace or Revolution?

How do you have a revolution when you are trying to appease the throne?

by Russell Rathbun

Epistle Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

For Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 25

P.O.S. is one of my...

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Broken Hearts, Broken Communities

Does God Grieve Losing Us Like We Grieve Losing Loved Ones?

by Nanette Sawyer

Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1-10

For Sunday, September 12, 2010: Year C – Ordinary 24

I’m thinking of moments of deep grief...

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A Deceptive God?

If God is so anguished over our suffering, why does God allow it? Shouldn’t God be protecting us?

by Nanette Sawyer

Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28

For Sunday, September 12, 2010:...

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Like Clay in the Hand?

The hardest question - can I trust that God is now doing what “seems best to him?”

by Doug Pagitt

Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 18:1-11

For Sunday, September 5, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 23

"Then...

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Thin the Crowd

What does this story tell you about your story and the story of Jesus that are different than you assumed?

by Doug Pagitt

Gospel Reading: Luke 14: 25-33

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The Rudeness of God

If Jesus can heal people why does he do it so randomly? Why not heal everyone?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 14:1, 7–14

For Sunday, August 29, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 22

Here are three...

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Fortune Cookie Gospel?

Can fortune cookie advice or a Woody Allen quote be a sacred text?

by Russell Rathbun

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 25:6-7a

For Sunday, August 29, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 22

Do not put yourself...

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