October 7, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Russell Rathbun
Gospel Reading: Luke 17:11-19
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
Gospel Reading: Luke 3:1-6
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...