October 13, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 18:1–8
For Sunday, October 20, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 29
Our gospel lesson talks about a widow who wants justice. She goes to the judge to seek relief from her...
June 3, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 7:11-17
For Sunday, June 9, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 10
I really, really want the Bible to be a good guide for how to do ministry, and how to really help change...
June 3, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 17:8-16, (17-24)
For Sunday, June 9, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 10
Every time I read this passage, my first reaction is, "Elijah is a jerk!"
He doesn't ask...
November 5, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Mike Stavlund
Old Testament Reading: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
For Sunday, November 11, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 32
As the father of three girls, and the husband of yet another woman, I am perhaps becoming...
November 5, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Mike Stavlund
Gospel Reading: Mark 12:38-44
For Sunday, November 11, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 32
Hanging out recently with a friend who grew up Baptist, I was asked if I had heard of the “Lottie Moon...
November 7, 2010 | by washadmin
Gospel Reading: Luke 21:5-19
For Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 33
Why is it when I read lists of ...
