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...
December 9, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Unvirtuous Abbey
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 35:1–10
For Sunday, December 15, 2013—Advent 3
“Tell your sister...you were right.” ~ Anakin Skywalker, Return of the Jedi
“This is very cruel,...
October 28, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Carol Howard Merritt
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 1:10-18
For Sunday, Novemeber 3, 2013: Year C —Lectionary 31
I sat in a circle of clergywomen, and once we realized that the space was safe with...
March 10, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Carol Howard Merritt
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21
For Sunday, March 17, 2013: Year B—Lent 5
The reports seem more desperate each month, as we watch how the climate changes. We know that...
January 21, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Luke 4:14-21
For Sunday, January 27, 2013: Year C—Epiphany 3
I am writing this from the classroom of a women’s prison in central North Carolina. The classroom is in a...
December 30, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by MaryAnn McKibben Dana
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6
For Sunday, January 6, 2013—Epiphany of the Lord
Ah, Epiphany. It’s the season that we in the church should probably give more attention...
May 27, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Mike Stavlund
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8
For Sunday, June 3, 2012: Year B—Trinity Sunday
On Trinity Sunday, the Lectionarians are showing us the wider...
December 4, 2011 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
For Sunday, Dec. 11 , 2011: Year B—Advent 3
Jesus quotes...
November 21, 2011 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 64:1-9
For Sunday, Nov. 27 , 2011: Year B—Advent 1
The Second Advent...
April 10, 2011 | by washadmin
by Stephen G. Marsh
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a
For Sunday, April 17, 2011: Year A – PassionSunday