December 16, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Lauren F. Winner
Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-25
For Sunday, December 22, 2013: Year A—Advent 4
My colleague Stanley Hauerwas is always saying something like “if you want to learn how to welcome...
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...
April 29, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by MaryAnn McKibben Dana
New Testament Reading: Acts 16:9-15
For Sunday, May 5, 2013—Easter 6
I’m intrigued by this text as the story of Christianity coming to Europe. For congregations like mine,...
March 3, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
By Nanette Sawyer
Epistle Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
For Sunday, March 10, 2013: Year C—Lent 4
When I began writing my book about hospitality, I really struggled over which chapter should come...
June 12, 2011 | by washadmin
by Michael Danner
Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:16-20
For Sunday, June 19, 2011; Year A—The Holy Trinity
The resurrected Jesus is leaving and his...
July 12, 2010 | by washadmin
Gospel Reading: Luke 10:38-42
For Sunday, July 18, 2010: Year C - Ordinary 16
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