Delegitimizing the Witness

December 4, 2011 | by The Hardest Question

Why doesn’t he point out Jesus, who is standing among them?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading:  John 1:6-28

For Sunday, Dec. 11 , 2011: Year B—Advent 3

John 1 is always a lot of fun for an exegete....

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Finger in the Hole, Fist in the Side

June 5, 2011 | by washadmin

Is this the birth or the conception of the church?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel  Reading: John 20:19-31

For Sunday, June 12 , 2011: Year A - Day of Pentecost

All the doors are shut, locked, and there...

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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:...

In prayer, Lent, Martin Luther, new testament, Year A, Jesus, schism, Featured, Danielle Shroyer, john, John, YearA, unity

Will You Love Me When I Don’t Keep Your Commandments?

May 22, 2011 | by washadmin

Is the gift of the Holy Spirit dependent on my actions?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: John 14:15-21

For Sunday, May 29 , 2011: Year A - Easter 6

I'm confused. You know, about this whole Holy...

In new testament, russell rathbun, love, conditional, spirit, commandments, Featured, John, YearA, world, Advocate

Room Enough

May 15, 2011 | by washadmin

Is Jesus the once and future real estate agent?

by Tripp Hudgins

Gospel Reading:  John 14:1-14

For Sunday, May 22, 2011:  Year A - Easter 5

How spacious is the Father's house? Is everyone really...

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But Can You Trust Him?

May 8, 2011 | by washadmin

What do I do when my experience contradicts what Jesus says?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: John 10:1-10

For Sunday, May 15 , 2011: Year A - Easter 4

Jesus says the sheep will recognize the...

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No Body Loves Me

April 25, 2011 | by washadmin

How do we preach our faith as physical and alive when the Body we are supposed to love is nowhere to be found?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: John 20:19-31

For Sunday, May 1 , 2011: Year A -...

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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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Circuitous Story

April 4, 2011 | by washadmin

Isn’t it wiser to accept the inevitable? 

by Mike Stavlund 

Gospel Reading:  John 11:1-45

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

I've always been a Matthew Man. My beloved Gospel writer is...

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Creative Sin

March 27, 2011 | by washadmin

How do we recognize sin when we are unable to see?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading:  John 9:1-41

For Sunday, April 3, 2011: Year A - Lent 4

The Man Born Blind is driven from the synagogue, found...

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