Not Ready for the Darkness

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 2:13-23

For Sunday, December 29, 2013—Year A:  Christmas 1

This is a weird scripture to read a few days after Christmas, it is appropriate in that it deals...

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All That Glitters May or May Not Be Gold

by Jodi-Renee Giron

Psalm Reading: Psalm 16

For Sunday, November 18, 2012, Year B − Ordinary 33

The psalmist, ascribed to be David, starts with a plea for protection from the Almighty One then...

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The Paradox of Praise

You are not a precious snowflake.

by Jodi-Renee Adams

Psalm Reading: Psalm 147.1-11, 20(c)

For Sunday, Feb. 5, Year B − Epiphany 5

The psalmist speaks about a God who can wrangle the cosmos but is...

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