Reading the Text Abundantly or Protectively

What is the difference?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 25:14-30

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

Jesus never comes right out and says “The Kingdom of Heaven is…” He says...

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That’s Not Fair!

Does Jesus want to undermine Capitalism?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 20:1-16

For Sunday, Sept. 18 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 25

There are a lot of gaps in this text, blanks in the...

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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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