Late-Night Theology

by Unvirtuous Abbey

Old Testament Reading:  Deuteronomy 30:9–14

For Sunday, July 14, 2013—Ordinary 15

I have an “oil of anointing key chain.” After watching a late-night preacher tell me how badly God...

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A Veiled Question

by Ruth Everhart

Old Testament Reading: Exodus 34:29-35

For Sunday, Februray 10, 2013—Transfiguration of Our Lord

Shining faces. Who doesn’t love a shining face? We picture a child beaming as she...

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Jesus Questions the Text

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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Writing the Back Story

In what ways are the writings of an ancient people and their perception of God relevant to us?

by Russell Rathbun

Old Testament Reading: Genesis 1:1-5

For Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012: Year B—Baptism of Our...

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Just So You Know...

...we'll never be good enough.

by Danielle Shroyer

 Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

For Sunday, October 23, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 30

If you’re a preacher trying to encourage your community...

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The Backside of God’s Glory

What does it mean to see God’s back?

by Russell Rathbun

Old Testament Reading:  Exodus 33:12-23

For Sunday, Oct.16 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 29

It seems like God and Moses have realized their grand...

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Getting Out of Egypt

It’s hard to shed the traces of tyranny

By Debbie Blue

Old Testament Reading: Exodus 32: 1-14

For Sunday, October 9, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 28

I can’t really blame the people for enjoying the golden...

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Hungry and Free

Is it better to die . . .?

by Russell Rathbun

Old Testament Reading: Exodus 16:2-15

For Sunday, Sept. 18 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 25

Not included in the most commonly known stories of the deliverance...

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Holy Ground

Can we really feel God?

by Unvirtuous Abbey

Old Testament Reading: Exodus 3: 1-15

For Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011: Year A – Ordinary 22

A close friend of mine is an Atheist who can quote scripture better...

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Three Saviors and a Neurotic

Beside Jesus glowing for a moment, what does the transfiguration transfigure?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:1-9

For Sunday, Mar. 6 , 2011: Year A - Transfiguration

“And there appeared...

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