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THQ has entered a state of suspended (as in no new posts) animation (as in what been archived is still quite lively!)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...
November 4, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Epistle Reading: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
For Sunday, Nov 10, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 32
One of the reasons a text like this one is so off-putting is because of how truth has...
November 4, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 20:27-38
For Sunday, November 10, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 32
Recently coming off of All Saints Day, I’ve been thinking about how all the people I love will...
June 17, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a
For Sunday, June 23, 2013: Year C—Ordinary 12
When we get right down to it, Elijah is a murderer, and we need to think long and...
June 17, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 8:26-39
For Sunday, June 23, 2013: Year C—Ordinary 12
Even more than Twitter, Jesus changes everything. He upsets the socio-economic situation, brings outsiders...
March 3, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
For Sunday, March 10, 2013: Year C—Lent 4
Our reactions to the characters in the parables can tell us a lot about ourselves. Maybe that’s part of...
March 3, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
By Nanette Sawyer
Epistle Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
For Sunday, March 10, 2013: Year C—Lent 4
When I began writing my book about hospitality, I really struggled over which chapter should come...
December 3, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 3:1-6
For Sunday, December 2, 2012: Year C—Advent 2
Recently we celebrated Christ the King Sunday, or The Reign of Christ, and I got into asking questions about...
August 19, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: John 6:56-69
For Sunday, August 26, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 21
It bothers me that this pericope begins with Jesus talking about people eating his flesh and drinking...
August 19, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Nanette Sawyer
Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 8: 1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43
For Sunday, August 26, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 21
King Solomon is a good man. He is admired and admirable, for the most...
