The Hardest Apology

Must a Christian interpretation of any Older Testament passage be read through the lens of the resurrection?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13-20

For Sunday, Feb 6. , 2011: Year A -...

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Set Apart to Wear Plaid Pants

Experience tells us that Jesus’ sales pitch is a lie

by Mike Baughman

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12

For Sunday, January 30, 2011: Year A - Epiphany 4

“I’ve been really blessed, so I’m glad that I...

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You Pointing at ME?

Would a better nickname be "John the Finger"

by Jennifer Johnson

Gospel Reading John 1: 29-42

For Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011: Year A - Epiphany 2

Can we give it a rest already?

To tell you the truth, I’m...

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Is Jesus Selling Us a Bill Of Goods?

The Beatitudes feel like Jesus is Tom Sawyer and discipleship is painting a fence

by Nadia Bolz-Weber

Gospel Reading: Luke 6:20-31

For Sunday, November 7, 2010 Year C - All Saints

Is Jesus just...

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Can We Just Keep The Nice Bits?

Welcome to Psalm 149 – the one that might turn you into a Marcionite

by Nadia Bolz-Weber

Psalm Reading: Psalm 149

For Sunday, November 7, 2010 Year C - All Saints

You gotta love a party psalm....

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The Cost of Salvation

Is salvation really as simple as ditching half of your stuff?

by Jake Bouma

Gospel Reading: Luke 19:1-10

For Sunday, October 31, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 31

Ah, Zaccheus. The famous little man of the...

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Prayer Saves Lives?

Is Jesus tying faith to our persistence?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 18:1-8

For Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 29

I beseech you therefore brethren and sister by the mercy of...

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Year C - Ordinary 26 Video Response

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoaRap6-0SQ

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Broken Hearts, Broken Communities

Does God Grieve Losing Us Like We Grieve Losing Loved Ones?

by Nanette Sawyer

Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1-10

For Sunday, September 12, 2010: Year C – Ordinary 24

I’m thinking of moments of deep grief...

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Thin the Crowd

What does this story tell you about your story and the story of Jesus that are different than you assumed?

by Doug Pagitt

Gospel Reading: Luke 14: 25-33

For Sunday, September 5, 2010: Year C -...

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