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Put Your Sword in its Sheath

April 8, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

By Debbie Blue

For Sunday, April 4, 2013: Year C—Easter 3

Personally, I'm relieved that the disciples decide to go fishing here in the epilogue of John's dense and...

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Less Faith

April 1, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Mark Stenberg

Gospel Reading: John 20:19–31

For Sunday, April 7, 2013: Year C—Easter 2

Imagine, with me, that particular moment. What was happening during that moment in human history when Thomas...

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The Word Before the Baby Jesus

December 18, 2011 | by The Hardest Question

Why does Word that is God nearly completely disappear from the rest of the scriptures?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: John 1:1-14

For Sunday, Dec. 25 , 2011: Year B—Christmas Day

Abandon the...

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The Elusiveness of Unity

May 30, 2011 | by washadmin

What does it mean when even Jesus’ prayer hasn’t been answered?

by Danielle Shroyer

Gospel Reading: John 17:1-11

For Sunday, June 5, 2011: Year A—Easter 7

Here’s the issue I have with John’s Jesus:...

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He Said These Things to Her

April 18, 2011 | by washadmin

Why is it still so hard for women to get equal pulpit time in so many churches?

by Dave Buerstetta

Gospel Reading: John 20:1-18

For Sunday, Apr. 24, 2011: Year A – Resurrection of Our Lord

I don’t...

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I'm Telling Jesus on You!

July 12, 2010 | by washadmin

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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Don't Look Back (Unless You Do)

June 21, 2010 | by washadmin

Is the kingdom filled only with those who are not worthy? Maybe -- the wavering, the weak, the salt of the earth.

a reading by Russell Rathbun

Luke 9:51-62

Theologians Peter Tosh and Mick Jagger in,...

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