October 7, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Russell Rathbun
For Sunday, October 13, 2013—Lectionary 28
The Kneeling Drunkard’s Plea was recorded by Johnny Cash with Tom Petty, in the 90’s, and was originally...
June 10, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Michael Danner
Epistle Reading: Luke 7:36 - 8:3
For Sunday, June 16, 2013; Year C—Ordinary 11
I get annoyed by people who want to be near me to judge me. These people feign interest in me and my...
March 3, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
For Sunday, March 10, 2013: Year C—Lent 4
Our reactions to the characters in the parables can tell us a lot about ourselves. Maybe that’s part of...
December 3, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
For Sunday, December 2, 2012: Year C—Advent 2
Recently we celebrated Christ the King Sunday, or The Reign of Christ, and I got into asking questions about...
August 19, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Nanette Sawyer
Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 8: 1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43
For Sunday, August 26, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 21
King Solomon is a good man. He is admired and admirable, for the most...
September 4, 2011 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:21-35
For Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 Year A—Ordinary 24
Let’s be honest. The hardest thing about...
August 29, 2011 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:15-20
For Sunday, Sept. 4 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 23
There are some very specific...