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Postmodern Prophets

January 27, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Mike Stavlund

Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10

For Sunday, February 3, 2013: Year B—Epiphany 4

Preachers are a funny breed. We take ourselves, our work, and our words very seriously—as we...

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Arranged Marriage or True Love?

March 18, 2012 | by The Hardest Question

Is God’s love expansive or needy?

by Lia Scholl

Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34

For Sunday, March 25, 2012: Year B—Lent 5

Abraham Joshua Heschel, in The Prophets, writes, “It was in love...

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Prophet and Loss

January 16, 2012 | by The Hardest Question

The Ninevites repent, but Jonah does not, what is the point of this story?

by Russell Rathbun

Old Testament Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10

For Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012: Epiphany 3

Jonah is a good prophet.

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Hit Me With Your Best Shot

January 9, 2011 | by washadmin

Dare I Shoot Isaiah’s Arrows?

by Jennifer Johnson

Old Testament Reading Isaiah 49: 1-7

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

As a seminary student, I lapped up the call stories in Scripture...

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God with Us

December 13, 2010 | by washadmin

Does God’s presence require both salvation and destruction?

By Sonja Olson

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 7:10-17

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

If God is with us,...

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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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Seriously, Isaiah?

October 25, 2010 | by washadmin

Where do we draw the line between prophet and lunatic?

by Jake Bouma

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 1:10-18

For Sunday, October 31, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 31

Well, this is certainly a hell of a way...

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Don't Shoot the Messenger

October 4, 2010 | by washadmin

What if you're a prophet, but the message that God gives you to proclaim isn't revolutionary?

By Tony Jones

Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 29: 1-7

For Sunday, October 10, 2010 - Year C, Ordinary 28

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