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THQ has entered a state of suspended (as in no new posts) animation (as in what been archived is still quite lively!)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...
June 10, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Michael Danner
Epistle Reading: Luke 7:36 - 8:3
For Sunday, June 16, 2013; Year C—Ordinary 11
I get annoyed by people who want to be near me to judge me. These people feign interest in me and my...
June 10, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Michael Danner
Epistle Reading: Galatians 2:15 - 21
For Sunday, June 16, 2013; Year C—Ordinary 11
At some point, every youth group plays the telephone game (usually for the gossip lesson). But I...
February 25, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Michael Danner
Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1 - 13
For Sunday, March 3, 2013; Year C—Lent 3
Two observations and an initial question…
Observation #1: Good things happen and bad things happen.
February 25, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
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...
November 25, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Michael Danner
Gospel Reading: Luke 21:25 - 36
For Sunday, December 2, 2012; Year C—Advent 1
This passage begins with apocalyptic thunder, as Jesus overwhelms his hearers with the unspeakable doom...
November 25, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Michael Danner
Epistle Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
For Sunday, December 2, 2012; Year C—Advent 1
The Apostle Paul was a passionate defender of the faith. He dismantled error with a razor-like...
July 29, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
For Sunday, August 5, 2012; Year B—Ordinary 18
I love the movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles staring Steve Martin and the late John Candy. In one scene, John...
July 29, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
For Sunday, August 5, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 18
I don’t remember a lot of what I was taught as a kid in church. However, I do remember being taught this: If I didn’t...
February 6, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Michael Danner
Old Testament Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-14
For Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012; Year B—Epiphany 6
When I read, or hear, a healing story, I...
