Springs in the Wilderness

by Carol Howard Merritt

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21

For Sunday, March 17, 2013: Year B—Lent 5

The reports seem more desperate each month, as we watch how the climate changes. We know that...

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The Poor Will Always Be With You

by Carol Howard Merritt

Gospel Reading: John 12:1-8

For Sunday, March 17, 2013: Year B—Lent 5

When I was a high school and college student, I spent my summers on mission trips. I went to amazing...

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Grumbling About Love

By Nanette Sawyer

Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

For Sunday, March 10, 2013:  Year C—Lent 4

Our reactions to the characters in the parables can tell us a lot about ourselves. Maybe that’s part of...

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Boasting in the Heart

By Nanette Sawyer

Epistle Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

For Sunday, March 10, 2013:  Year C—Lent 4

When I began writing my book about hospitality, I really struggled over which chapter should come...

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Crushed (Another View)!

by Michael Danner

Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1 - 13

For Sunday, March 3, 2013; Year C—Lent 3

Two observations and an initial question…

Observation #1: Good things happen and bad things happen.

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Crushed!

by Michael Danner

Epistle Reading: Luke 13:1-9

For Sunday, March 3, 2013; Year C—Lent 3

Two observations and an initial question…

Observation #1: Good things happen and bad things happen.

Observation...

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Our Own Scary Movie

by Lia Scholl

Old Testament Reading: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

For Sunday, February 24, 2013: Year C—Lent 2

I do not like scary movies. I’ve tried to watch Saw, and I lasted about 8 minutes. I’ve...

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Slow Your Roll, Jesus!

by Lia Scholl

Gospel Reading: Luke 13:31–35

For Sunday, February 24, 2013: Year C—Lent 2

“Slow your roll!” she yells at her dad. Her father and I look at one another and we laugh. Slow your roll....

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The Devil Tried to Make Me Do It

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 4:1-13

For Sunday, February 17, 2013—Lent 1

Let us begin Lent with a test.

The Holy Spirit fills Jesus up, leads him into the wilderness and then apparently...

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THQ'n the Season

by Russell Rathbun

Epistle Reading: Romans 10:8b-13

For Sunday, February 17, 2013—Lent 1

The position of the Gospel and the Epistle posts are intentionally flipped this week in that this post serves...

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