A Way Without Violence

January 3, 2011 | by washadmin

What does it mean that Jesus insists that John baptizes him for the forgiveness of sin to fulfill all proper righteousness?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:13 - 17

For Sunday, Jan. 9,...

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Imagination vs. Revelation

December 27, 2010 | by washadmin

What does it mean to be known? Why does it matter?

by Christian Walther

Gospel Reading: John 1:[1-9] 10-18

For Sunday, January 2, 2011: Year A - Second Sunday after Christmas

In true...

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Looking the Other Way

December 19, 2010 | by washadmin

Who is God with when Immanuel hightails it to Egypt?

by Mike Stavlund

Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:13-23

For Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010: Year A - First Sunday After Christmas

History, it is said, is...

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God with Us Revisited

December 13, 2010 | by washadmin

How do you live when wrath is no longer an option?

By Sonja Olson

Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-25

For Sunday, December 19, 2010: Year A – Fourth Sunday of Advent

It’s strange when the Bible...

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John the Baptist Is the Anti-Christ.

December 5, 2010 | by washadmin

Is it possible that the point of this text is that John was waiting for the wrong kind of Messiah?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:2-11

For Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010: Year A - Advent 3

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Prophets Are Terrible Dinner Guests

November 28, 2010 | by washadmin

Does John really want people to repent?

by Danielle Shroyer

Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:1-12

For Sunday, December 5, 2010: Year A − Advent 2

Let’s all just admit it: nobody likes prophets. We pastors...

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Waiting on the Felonies of Jesus

November 21, 2010 | by washadmin

Can we keep preaching these texts, year after year, and expect people to believe he is coming?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:36-44

For Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010: Year C - Advent 1

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Beautifully Problematic Feast Day

November 14, 2010 | by washadmin

Who is Jesus talking to when he says: Today you will be with me in paradise?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 23:33-43

For Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010: Year C - Christ the King Sunday

Beautifully...

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Image of the Invisible?

November 14, 2010 | by washadmin

What does it mean to be the image of the invisible God?

by Russell Rathbun

Epistle Reading: Colossians 1:11-20

For Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010: Year C - Christ the King Sunday

This is so much of what...

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Things to Admire

November 7, 2010 | by washadmin

What does the widow’s gift have to do with the sacrifice of Jesus?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 21:5-19

For Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 33

Why is it when I read lists of ...

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