God as Master Baker

by Lauren F. Winner

Psalm Reading:  Psalm 81

For Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 22

God as farmer, and grocer, and master baker all at once: Psalm 81 shows us god feeding us, providing food...

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Mary, Mother of God

Temple of flesh and blood

By Debbie Blue

Gospel Reading: Luke 1:26-38

For Sunday, December 18, 2011: Year B—Advent 4

I’m never sure how a story as wild and pagan sounding, a story that resonates with...

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The Dysfunctional Family of God

How do we find anything like Good News in the way this not-completely-trustworthy-trickster-god treats this family?

by Russell Rathbun

Old Testament Reading:  Genesis 25:19-34

For Sunday, July 10 ,...

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