God, Have Mercy

by Will Willimon

Gospel Reading:  Luke 13:10-17

For Sunday, August 25, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 21

Something like 90% of all Americans believe in God. Most everyone believes God exists. “Does God...

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Prophet and Loss

The Ninevites repent, but Jonah does not, what is the point of this story?

by Russell Rathbun

 Old Testament Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10

For Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012: Epiphany 3

Jonah is a good prophet. 

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“A, B, C, as easy as 1, 2, 3...”

Does the King God in the sky rain down blessings if we ask long enough?

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading: Psalm 123

For Sunday, Nov. 13 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 33

I like early Jackson 5 as much as...

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The Guiding Ethical Hand of the Lectionary

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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Of Mystery and Mercy

The Hidden Darkness of Our Hearts

by Nadia Bolz-Weber

Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

For Sunday, February 27, 2011 Year A - Epiphany 8 

The Carnival Lady cries:Ladies and Gentlemen, step...

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