December 30, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
THQ has entered a state of suspended (as in no new posts) animation (as in what been archived is still quite lively!)
I must admit, perched on the cusp of a new year as I am in this moment, that my...
October 13, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 18:1–8
For Sunday, October 20, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 29
Our gospel lesson talks about a widow who wants justice. She goes to the judge to seek relief from her...
October 13, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 32:22–31
For Sunday, October 20, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 29
It was just after the Cold War, and those kitschy Gorbachev forehead fake tattoos were for...
June 3, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 7:11-17
For Sunday, June 9, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 10
I really, really want the Bible to be a good guide for how to do ministry, and how to really help change...
June 3, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 17:8-16, (17-24)
For Sunday, June 9, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 10
Every time I read this passage, my first reaction is, "Elijah is a jerk!"
He doesn't ask...
February 18, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
For Sunday, February 24, 2013: Year C—Lent 2
I do not like scary movies. I’ve tried to watch Saw, and I lasted about 8 minutes. I’ve...
February 18, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 13:31–35
For Sunday, February 24, 2013: Year C—Lent 2
“Slow your roll!” she yells at her dad. Her father and I look at one another and we laugh. Slow your roll....
October 29, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Mark 12:28-34
For Sunday, November 4, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 31
When I really look very closely at my congregants, I see that we are a hippie church. Peace, love and...
October 29, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
For Sunday, November 4, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 31
When I was in high school, I was in a DiscipleNow group. We had a weekend retreat, followed by...
July 8, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Lia Scholl
Gospel Reading: Mark 6:14-29
For Sunday, July 15, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 15
The life of Herod Antipas sounds like an episode of Jerry Springer....
