October 20, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: Joel 2:23-32
For Sunday, October 27, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 30
For being such a small book Joel packs a punch in the Liturgical calendar. Not only do we...
October 20, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 18:9-14
For Sunday, October 27, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 30
I am personally not a big fan of either of the characters in this parable. Both are just too easy,...
July 22, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: Hosea 1:2-10
For Sunday, July 28, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 17
My wife and I almost named our daughter “Freedom.”
Well I should add, I wanted to name our...
July 22, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 11:1-13
For Sunday, July 28, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 17
Hanging out with Jesus wasn’t enough. The disciples wanted to pray like Jesus.
After all, most of the...
January 13, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: John 2:1-11
For Sunday, January 20, 2013: Year C—Epiphany 2
My wife and I had a glorious wedding and for the most part it came off without a hitch. But, we did run...
January 13, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
For Sunday, January 20, 2013: Year C—Epiphany 2
I am a “Snickers” guy. When I’m a little hungry and there happens to be a vending machine...
December 10, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-20
For Sunday, December 16, 2012: Year C—Advent 3
On this 3rd Sunday in Advent it appears there is a whole lot of rejoicing going on.
Now...
December 10, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 3:7-18
For Sunday, December 16, 2012: Year C—Advent 3
This week’s Gospel reminds me of the movie “The Matrix.” Morpheus, the “John the Baptist” of this movie...
August 5, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Epistle Reading: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
For Sunday, August 12, 2012: Year B − Ordinary 19
When I read this text in Ephesians I can’t help but think of Bobby McFerrin’s song "Don't...
August 5, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: John 6:35, 41-51
For Sunday, August 12, 2012: Year B − Ordinary 19
I have a good friend who just found out he has a gluten allergy. Now when we go to a restaurant...
