August 19, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Will Willimon
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10
For Sunday, August 25, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 21
So, are we all agreed that God is love and that God is merciful? God reaches out to those in...
August 19, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Will Willimon
Gospel Reading: Luke 13:10-17
For Sunday, August 25, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 21
Something like 90% of all Americans believe in God. Most everyone believes God exists. “Does God...
August 12, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 12:49-56
For Sunday, August 18, 2013—Lectionary 20
Prometheus felt sorry for us.
He shaped us from the mud, made us to walked upright like the gods, over the...
August 12, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Psalm Reading: Psalm 82
For Sunday, August 18, 2013—Lectionary 20
When I first came across Psalm 82 as a kid, I was shocked and titillated. God walks in and takes His place in the...
August 5, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Let's face it. No wonder Jesus calls his group a "little flock." Any group that is asked to sell...
August 5, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
The Book of Hebrews is a sophisticated work.
Hebrews has a big personality.It's...
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...
July 15, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Gospel Reading: Luke 10:38-42
For Sunday, July 21, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 16
Hey kids! It’s that time in the lectionary when we throw the practical women under the bus and shame...
July 15, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 18:1-10a
For Sunday, July 21, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 16
I’m not sure why this story of Abraham being visited by three men (who, we are told, are...
July 7, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Unvirtuous Abbey
Gospel Reading: Luke 10:25–37
For Sunday, July 14, 2013—Ordinary 15
Recently, after church, a senior pulled out of the parking lot, and instead of tapping the break, she hit the...
