Jesus Questions the Text

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading:  Mark 10:2-16

For Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012—Ordinary 27

When we started this blog, we set out with a clear resolve to take seriously the questions that came up as we...

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Wisdom

by Clint Schnekloth

Apocrypha Reading:  Wisdom 1:16—2:1, 12-22

For Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012: Year B - Ordinary 25

Inevitably if you preach on this text, someone is going to ask how Wisdom came to be 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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