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 18, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Russell Rathbun
November 4, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 20:27-38
For Sunday, November 10, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 32
Recently coming off of All Saints Day, I’ve been thinking about how all the people I love will...
October 28, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Carol Howard Merritt
Gospel Reading: Luke 19:1-10
For Sunday, Novemeber 3, 2013: Year C —Lectionary 31
When I became a pastor, I thought that I was disconnecting from money in some way. In my...
October 28, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Carol Howard Merritt
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 1:10-18
For Sunday, Novemeber 3, 2013: Year C —Lectionary 31
I sat in a circle of clergywomen, and once we realized that the space was safe with...
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,...
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...
October 13, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 32:22–31
For Sunday, October 20, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 29
It was just after the Cold War, and those kitschy Gorbachev forehead fake tattoos were for...
October 7, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Russell Rathbun
Psalm Reading: Psalm 111
For Sunday, October 13, 2013—Lectionary 28
I don’t think liberals praise the Lord enough. I don’t mean to alienate anyone or divide folks into camps. I am...
