Oh, No! Is It Really Time for “The Parable of the Dishonest Servant?”

September 16, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Phyllis Tickle

Gospel Reading: Luke 16:1-13

For Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 25

This one is variously titled as The Parable of the Dishonest Servant, or of the Unjust Steward, or of...

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The Overlooked Woman and Her Overlooked Coins

September 8, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Lauren F. Winner

Gospel Reading:  Luke 15:1–10 

For Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 24

The liturgical context in which I am reading this Gospel is not only our Christian calendar—nearing...

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Is Jesus the Human One?

February 26, 2012 | by The Hardest Question

Are you on the path to becoming a fully alive human being like Jesus was?

by Carl Gregg

Gospel Reading: Mark 8:31-38

For Sunday, March 4, 2012: Year B — Lent 2 

The verses preceding this Gospel...

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Murder and Mayhem

October 2, 2011 | by The Hardest Question

Giving up the whole God-is-a-bastard thing.

By Debbie Blue

Gospel Reading: Matthew 22: 1-14

For Sunday, October 9, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 28

This parable is scary and violent. The king is petty,...

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What Good Does This Parable Do?

September 26, 2011 | by Tony Jones

Where do we find the Good News here?

 by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:33-46

For Sunday, October 2, 2011: Year A-Ordinary 27

Matthew is on a rampage, or Matthew’s Jesus is on a rampage....

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The Parable Trap

October 18, 2010 | by washadmin

Is the Pharisee’s self-justification built on the Law or his comparison to others?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 18:9-14

For Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 30

Jesus continues...

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Prayer Saves Lives?

October 10, 2010 | by washadmin

Is Jesus tying faith to our persistence?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 18:1-8

For Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 29

I beseech you therefore brethren and sister by the mercy of...

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Year C - Ordinary 26 Video Response

September 20, 2010 | by washadmin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoaRap6-0SQ

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Where is the Good Guy?

September 13, 2010 | by washadmin

Is this about the unjust economy of the world, about idolatry, or the ability to put myself above them?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 16:1-13

For Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010: Year C - Ordinary...

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Year C: Ordinary 25 Video Response

September 13, 2010 | by washadmin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jaz3oEvo_Q

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