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...
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...
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...
February 18, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
For Sunday, February 24, 2013: Year C—Lent 2
I do not like scary movies. I’ve tried to watch Saw, and I lasted about 8 minutes. I’ve...
October 1, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 2:18-24
For Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012—Ordinary 27
People feel very passionate about marriage. Not their own marriage, of course, other people’s...
February 20, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 9:8-17
For Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012: Year B—Lent 1
I’ll be honest. I’ve always found it a bit odd when nurseries are...
January 2, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 1:1-5
For Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012: Year B—Baptism of Our...
September 4, 2011 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 50:15–21
For Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 Year A—Ordinary 24
Daytime television has nothing on the...
August 8, 2011 | by washadmin
by Mike Stavlund
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 45:1-15
For Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 20
It is a beloved theme in many of our films and plays and stories: the hand...
