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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Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Because There Will Be Plenty of Food and Nice Clothes in Heaven

by Nadia Bolz-Weber

Gospel Reading: Matthew 6:24-34

For Sunday, February 27, 2011 Year A - Epiphany 8

Ever been in a really foul...

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Of Mystery and Mercy

The Hidden Darkness of Our Hearts

by Nadia Bolz-Weber

Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

For Sunday, February 27, 2011 Year A - Epiphany 8 

The Carnival Lady cries:Ladies and Gentlemen, step...

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Is Radical Resistance Possible?

Is the Sermon on the Mount practicable or is it an impossibility that turns us to the grace of God?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:38-48

For Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011: Year A - Epiphany 7

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Collapsing Our Dichotomies

In Defense of Flesh, Blood, Fat, and Dust

by Carol Howard Merritt

Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

For Sunday, February 13, 2011: Year A - Epiphany 6

I grew up in Florida, in a little beach...

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Cut It Out

What Do These Difficult Teachings Mean?

by Carol Howard Merritt

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:21-37

For Sunday, February 13, 2011: Year A - Epiphany 6

When I was in college, there was a woman in our dorm...

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The Hardest Apology

Must a Christian interpretation of any Older Testament passage be read through the lens of the resurrection?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:13-20

For Sunday, Feb 6. , 2011: Year A -...

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Set Apart to Wear Plaid Pants

Experience tells us that Jesus’ sales pitch is a lie

by Mike Baughman

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12

For Sunday, January 30, 2011: Year A - Epiphany 4

“I’ve been really blessed, so I’m glad that I...

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Out of Nowhere

Why is it so important to the author of Matthew’s Gospel that we know what happened in the land of Zebulun and Naphtali?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-23

For Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011:...

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You Pointing at ME?

Would a better nickname be "John the Finger"

by Jennifer Johnson

Gospel Reading John 1: 29-42

For Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011: Year A - Epiphany 2

Can we give it a rest already?

To tell you the truth, I’m...

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