Crushed!

by Michael Danner

Epistle Reading: Luke 13:1-9

For Sunday, March 3, 2013; Year C—Lent 3

Two observations and an initial question…

Observation #1: Good things happen and bad things happen.

Observation...

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You Are What You Eat

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: John 6:51-58

For Sunday, August 19, 2012—Ordinary 20

A friend of mine who studies traditional foods from tribal cultures told me that the notion that you are what...

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Is “Jesus Bread” Gluten Free?

by Roy M. Terry IV

Gospel Reading:  John 6:35, 41-51

For Sunday, August 12, 2012:  Year B − Ordinary 19

I have a good friend who just found out he has a gluten allergy. Now when we go to a restaurant...

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Look, But Don't Touch?

What about anointing the body?

by Unvirtuous Abbey

Gospel Reading: Mark 16: 1-8

For Sunday, April 9, 2012: Year B – Easter Sunday

The most hopeful woman I know has a head full of brain tumours. Yet,...

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Nic at Night

Does the Gospel include God’s past deeds being exposed to the light as well our own?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading:  John 3:14-21

For Sunday, March 18, 2012—Lent 4

The state of humanity is snake...

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I’m Sorry, Did You Say Something?

The adventure of listening for God in the midst the sounds of world.

by Bruce Reyes-Chow

 Gospel Reading:  Matthew 11:16-19,25-30

For Sunday, July 3, 2011: Year A - Ordinary 14

I am notorious for...

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But Can You Trust Him?

What do I do when my experience contradicts what Jesus says?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: John 10:1-10

For Sunday, May 15 , 2011: Year A - Easter 4

Jesus says the sheep will recognize the...

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Preaching In The Key of Life

Does our preaching really speak to the real-life struggles of those to whom we preach?

by Stephen G. Marsh

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a

For Sunday, April 17, 2011: Year A – PassionSunday

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Circuitous Story

Isn’t it wiser to accept the inevitable? 

by Mike Stavlund 

Gospel Reading:  John 11:1-45

For Sunday, Apr. 10, 2011:  Year A - Lent 5  

I've always been a Matthew Man. My beloved Gospel writer is...

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Foreshadowing

Is our flesh so bad?

by Mike Stavlund 

Epistle Reading:  Romans 8:6-11

For Sunday, Apr. 10, 2011:  Year A - Lent 5  

Resurrection is everywhere this week. Lazarus rises, the Psalmist cries out from...

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