Incarnation, Schmincarnation

by Danielle Shroyer

Epistle Reading: Romans 13:11-14

For Sunday, December 1, 2013:  Year A—Advent 1

Oh, the use of the word “flesh” in the New Testament letters: is there anything more thrilling to...

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Whatever God has Pulled Apart

by Russell Rathbun

Old Testament Reading:  Genesis 2:18-24

For Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012—Ordinary 27

People feel very passionate about marriage. Not their own marriage, of course, other people’s...

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Fleshy Life

by Nanette Sawyer

Gospel Reading:  John 6:56-69

For Sunday, August 26, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 21

It bothers me that this pericope begins with Jesus talking about people eating his flesh and drinking...

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Foreshadowing

Is our flesh so bad?

by Mike Stavlund 

Epistle Reading:  Romans 8:6-11

For Sunday, Apr. 10, 2011:  Year A - Lent 5  

Resurrection is everywhere this week. Lazarus rises, the Psalmist cries out from...

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Collapsing Our Dichotomies

In Defense of Flesh, Blood, Fat, and Dust

by Carol Howard Merritt

Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

For Sunday, February 13, 2011: Year A - Epiphany 6

I grew up in Florida, in a little beach...

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