Prayer and the Automatic Teller Machine

Is God an ATM?

by Karen Gibson

Psalm Reading: Psalm 17:1-7, 15

For Sunday, July 31, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 18

I was right. He was wrong. He went to bed. I let the dogs out into the back yard. I...

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The Elusiveness of Unity

What does it mean when even Jesus’ prayer hasn’t been answered?

by Danielle Shroyer

Gospel Reading: John 17:1-11

For Sunday, June 5, 2011:  Year AEaster 7

Here’s the issue I have with John’s Jesus:...

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The Parable Trap

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?

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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The King's God

In what way does God really protect us, from what is God able to keep us safe?

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading: Psalm 91

For Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 26

A twenty-first century...

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Bugging God, Irritated Christ

Is the Lord’s Prayer a compromise for the Disciples who value recitation and repetition over relationship with the living God through the Holy Spirit?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Luke 11:1-13

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