July 15, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Gospel Reading: Luke 10:38-42
For Sunday, July 21, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 16
Hey kids! It’s that time in the lectionary when we throw the practical women under the bus and shame...
July 15, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 18:1-10a
For Sunday, July 21, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 16
I’m not sure why this story of Abraham being visited by three men (who, we are told, are...
June 24, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Psalm Reading: Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
For Sunday, June 30, 2013 —Ordinary 13
I have noticed that the Psalms are quite popular for use both in worship and personal devotional prayer...
June 24, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 9:51-62
For Sunday, June 30, 2013 —Ordinary 13
“A smile is contagious.”
Or at least people say it is. Usually it is your Mom. Her comment was likely not...
June 17, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a
For Sunday, June 23, 2013: Year C—Ordinary 12
When we get right down to it, Elijah is a murderer, and we need to think long and...
June 17, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 8:26-39
For Sunday, June 23, 2013: Year C—Ordinary 12
Even more than Twitter, Jesus changes everything. He upsets the socio-economic situation, brings outsiders...
June 10, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Michael Danner
Epistle Reading: Luke 7:36 - 8:3
For Sunday, June 16, 2013; Year C—Ordinary 11
I get annoyed by people who want to be near me to judge me. These people feign interest in me and my...
June 10, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Michael Danner
Epistle Reading: Galatians 2:15 - 21
For Sunday, June 16, 2013; Year C—Ordinary 11
At some point, every youth group plays the telephone game (usually for the gossip lesson). But I...
June 3, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 7:11-17
For Sunday, June 9, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 10
I really, really want the Bible to be a good guide for how to do ministry, and how to really help change...
June 3, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 17:8-16, (17-24)
For Sunday, June 9, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 10
Every time I read this passage, my first reaction is, "Elijah is a jerk!"
He doesn't ask...
