Mean Jesus?

August 8, 2011 | by washadmin

Who got up on the wrong side of the bed?

by Mike Stavlund

Gospel Reading: Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28

For Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 20

Did Jesus ever have a bad day? You know, one of those...

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Salvation and Fear and Jesus’ Ghost

July 31, 2011 | by washadmin

How Can We Preach this Tired Story in a Way That People Can Hear it?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:22-33

For Sunday, August 7 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 19

This story is about, well,...

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Deserted Places

July 24, 2011 | by washadmin

What does a deserted place look like?

by Karen Gibson

Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:13-21

For Sunday, July 31, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 18

Jesus is blown out of the water (and gets onto a boat) when he...

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The Kingdom of Heaven Versus The Law of Diverse Things

July 18, 2011 | by washadmin

What if what looks like disorder is voluptuous growth?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

For Sunday, July 24 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 17

We have in our Holy Book countless...

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The Best Approach Is…To Do Nothing?

July 11, 2011 | by washadmin

So we’re just supposed to leave the weeds?

by Danielle Shroyer

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

For Sunday, July 17, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 16

Some advice from Matthew’s Gospel: If you have a...

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The Guiding Ethical Hand of the Lectionary

July 4, 2011 | by washadmin

Why do the Lectionary-ers exclude the mercy of Jesus in favor of the delusion of personal works righteousness?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading:  Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

For Sunday, July 10 , 2011:...

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I’m Sorry, Did You Say Something?

June 27, 2011 | by washadmin

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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Cold Cup of Water in the Face

June 20, 2011 | by washadmin

Could it be that Simple?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel  Reading:  Matthew 10:37-42

For Sunday, June 26 , 2011: Year A - Ordinary 13

Let us begin with a thought experiment. Suppose you are walking down the...

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Conquer, Clone or Kill

June 12, 2011 | by washadmin

Is Jesus giving us permission to convert at all cost?

by Michael Danner

Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:16-20

For Sunday, June 19, 2011; Year A—The Holy Trinity

The resurrected Jesus is leaving and his...

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The Art of Surrender

April 10, 2011 | by washadmin

Can we be authentic followers of Jesus without engaging in the art of surrender?

by Stephen G. Marsh

Gospel Reading: Matthew 26:14 – 27:66

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

I am...

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