June 10, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Michael Danner
Epistle Reading: Galatians 2:15 - 21
For Sunday, June 16, 2013; Year C—Ordinary 11
At some point, every youth group plays the telephone game (usually for the gossip lesson). But I...
June 3, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 7:11-17
For Sunday, June 9, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 10
I really, really want the Bible to be a good guide for how to do ministry, and how to really help change...
May 27, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 7:1-0
For Sunday, June 2 , 2013: Year C—Lectionary 9 (4)
I usually think this story is about the Centurion, but this week I am noticing that in order for the...
May 20, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Mike Stavlund
Gospel Reading: John 16:12-15
For Sunday, May 26, 2013: Year C—Holy Trinity
In this week’s Gospel reading, Jesus seems to be a bit greedy. Or at the very least, territorial.
The...
May 13, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Gospel Reading: John 14:8-17, 25-27
For Sunday, May 19, 2013: Year C—Pentecost
Have you got questions about the Trinity? You’re not alone. The disciples are right there with you.
...
May 13, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
New Testament Reading: Acts 2:1-21
For Sunday, May 19, 2013: Year C—Pentecost
I’ll be straight with you: Pentecost is my favorite Christian day. So please excuse me while I hop up...
May 6, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
New Testament Reading: Acts 16:16-34
For Sunday, May 12, 2013—Easter 7
Wow. This is a pretty exciting story, like worthy of the Homer. It even takes place in the same region as...
May 6, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: John 17:20-26
For Sunday, May 12, 2013—Easter 7
The "heart of the Gospel," the "culmination of John’s message," where we find all the major themes coming together...
April 29, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by MaryAnn McKibben Dana
Gospel Reading: John 14:23-29
For Sunday, May 5, 2013—Easter 6
I’m reading the seventh Harry Potter book to my daughters these days.
While I love J.K. Rowling’s expansive...
April 29, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by MaryAnn McKibben Dana
New Testament Reading: Acts 16:9-15
For Sunday, May 5, 2013—Easter 6
I’m intrigued by this text as the story of Christianity coming to Europe. For congregations like mine,...
