December 30, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
When the Rabbi’s read they walk into the text. They bring themselves to it and step across the edge of the scroll, jump up onto its body, bouncing a little, believing it will hold their weight. And...
November 19, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Unvirtuous Abbey
Old Testament Reading: 2 Samuel 23:1-7
For Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012—Christ the King Sunday
During a senate debate, Richard Mourdock said, “I think even when life begins in that...
November 19, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Unvirtuous Abbey
Gospel Reading: John 18:33–37
For Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012—Christ the King Sunday
The King James Brown version of the Bible might say, “The one thing that can solve most of our...
November 19, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: John 18:33–37
For Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012—Christ the King Sunday
Read the Bible long enough, over years and years, teaching and preaching and you get what Pilate is...
November 19, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Psalm Reading: Psalm 93
For Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012—Christ the King Sunday
Some versions of the NRSV subtitle Psalm 93: "The Majesty of God’s Rule."
The Lord is king, he is robed in...
November 12, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Jodi-Renee Giron
Gospel Reading: Mark 13:1-8
For Sunday, November 18, 2012, Year B − Ordinary 33
After a day spent talking about loving your neighbor and commending sacrificial widows, Jesus and...
November 12, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Jodi-Renee Giron
Psalm Reading: Psalm 16
For Sunday, November 18, 2012, Year B − Ordinary 33
The psalmist, ascribed to be David, starts with a plea for protection from the Almighty One then...
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...
October 29, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Mark 12:28-34
For Sunday, November 4, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 31
When I really look very closely at my congregants, I see that we are a hippie church. Peace, love and...
