Just, Finally, Answer the Question

by Russell Rathbun

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The Madness of King Herod

by MaryAnn McKibben Dana

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 2:1-12

For Sunday, January 6, 2013—Epiphany of the Lord

In contrast to our beloved manger scenes—newly put away or, perhaps, still sitting on the...

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Ruddy, yes...

...but YWWH likes him too.

by Christian Walther

Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 15:34—16:13

For Sunday, June 17, 2012: Year B - Ordinary 11

Size doesn’t matter—or maybe it really does. Beauty is only...

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Giving Up, Giving In or Freely Giving

Why does God give up so quickly on God’s chosen people?

by Roy M. Terry IV

Old Testament Reading:  1 Samuel 8:4-20 (11:14-15)

For Sunday, June 10, 2012:  Year B − Ordinary 10

Numerous times I have been...

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“A, B, C, as easy as 1, 2, 3...”

Does the King God in the sky rain down blessings if we ask long enough?

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading: Psalm 123

For Sunday, Nov. 13 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 33

I like early Jackson 5 as much as...

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Kinda Dark in There

 There are so many disturbing questions to choose from.

by Nadia Bolz-Weber

Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:21-35

For Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 Year A—Ordinary 24

Let’s be honest. The hardest thing about...

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Beautifully Problematic Feast Day

Who is Jesus talking to when he says: Today you will be with me in paradise?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 23:33-43

For Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010: Year C - Christ the King Sunday

Beautifully...

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The King's God

In what way does God really protect us, from what is God able to keep us safe?

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading: Psalm 91

For Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 26

A twenty-first century...

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