Joseph Models the Embrace of a Child Who is Radically Unlike Him

by Lauren F. Winner

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 1:18-25

For Sunday, December 22, 2013: Year A—Advent 4

My colleague Stanley Hauerwas is always saying something like “if you want to learn how to welcome...

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Let the Cat Fight Begin

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...

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Hasty Abraham

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...

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Christian Wanderlust

by MaryAnn McKibben Dana

New Testament Reading:  Acts 16:9-15

For Sunday, May 5, 2013—Easter 6

I’m intrigued by this text as the story of Christianity coming to Europe. For congregations like mine,...

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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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Conquer, Clone or Kill

Is Jesus giving us permission to convert at all cost?

by Michael Danner

Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:16-20

For Sunday, June 19, 2011; Year AThe Holy Trinity

The resurrected Jesus is leaving and his...

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I'm Telling Jesus on You!

Can we withdraw from the competition and trust that listening will draw us into the Kingdom?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 10:38-42

For Sunday, July 18, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 16

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