The Devil Tried to Make Me Do It

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 4:1-13

For Sunday, February 17, 2013—Lent 1

Let us begin Lent with a test.

The Holy Spirit fills Jesus up, leads him into the wilderness and then apparently...

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THQ'n the Season

by Russell Rathbun

Epistle Reading: Romans 10:8b-13

For Sunday, February 17, 2013—Lent 1

The position of the Gospel and the Epistle posts are intentionally flipped this week in that this post serves...

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The Elusiveness of Unity

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 AEaster 7

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

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Renounce the Delusion

Can we experience the Lenten journey if we think we already know where it ends?

by Russell Rathbun

Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

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

The Lord really...

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Creative Sin

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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A New Hope

Crying, waiting, hoping.

by Unvirtuous Abbey

Gospel Reading: Romans 5: 1-11

For Sunday, Mar. 27, 2011: Year A – Lent 3

A friend of mine was recently “vague booking.” I called him and heard his...

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