Cosmic Crossing

By placing the opening scene of his book at the Jordan River, who is Mark’s author alluding to?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: Mark 1:4-11

For Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012: Year B—Baptism of Our Lord

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Cold Cup of Water in the Face

Could it be that Simple?

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel  Reading:  Matthew 10:37-42

For Sunday, June 26 , 2011: Year A - Ordinary 13

Let us begin with a thought experiment. Suppose you are walking down the...

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Thanking the Woman at the Well

Who’s the thirsty one here?

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Gospel Reading: John 4: 5-42

For Sunday, Mar. 27, 2011: Year A – Lent 3

“I want to thank the woman at the well,” he said. He was a newcomer to the...

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Violent Waters

Is there any inherent problem with accepting the Bible’s presentation of God who both storms and submits?

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading: Psalm 29

For Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011: Year A - Baptism of Our...

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