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Walk Into the Text

December 30, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

When the Rabbi’s read they walk into the text. They bring themselves to it and step across the edge of the scroll, jump up onto its body, bouncing a little, believing it will hold their weight. And...

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Seas between us Broad have Roared

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THQ has entered a state of suspended (as in no new posts) animation (as in what been archived is still quite lively!)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...

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Jesus Questions the Text

October 1, 2012 | by The Hardest Question

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Mark 10:2-16

For Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012—Ordinary 27

When we started this blog, we set out with a clear resolve to take seriously the questions that came up as we...

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Begging for God’s Presence

November 21, 2011 | by The Hardest Question

How long are we supposed to wait for God to show God’s face around here again?

by Russell Rathbun

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 64:1-9

For Sunday, Nov. 27 , 2011: Year B—Advent 1

The Second Advent...

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Bent

August 16, 2010 | by washadmin

What does it mean that she is bent over?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 13:10-17

For Sunday, August 22, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 21

What does it mean that, “She was bent over?” Does the...

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The Tension of Creation

July 19, 2010 | by washadmin

The greatest tension is that we are created with the capacity for love and faithlessness--is faith that which exists along this dialectical line?

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading: Psalm 85

For...

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by Russell Rathbun

How long are we supposed to wait for God to show God’s face around here again?

What does it mean that she is bent over?

The greatest tension is that we are created with the capacity for love and faithlessness--is faith that which exists along this dialectical line?

Walk Into the Text

Seas between us Broad have Roared

Jesus Questions the Text

Begging for God’s Presence

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