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Walk Into the Text

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...

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Are We There Yet?

May 20, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Mike Stavlund

Gospel Reading: John 16:12-15

For Sunday, May 26, 2013: Year C—Holy Trinity

In this week’s Gospel reading, Jesus seems to be a bit greedy. Or at the very least, territorial.

The...

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Less Than Satisfactory

May 13, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Danielle Shroyer

Gospel Reading: John 14:8-17, 25-27

For Sunday, May 19, 2013: Year C—Pentecost

Have you got questions about the Trinity? You’re not alone. The disciples are right there with you.

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What about the Mystical Union?

May 6, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Russell Rathbun

Gospel Reading: John 17:20-26

For Sunday, May 12, 2013—Easter 7

The "heart of the Gospel," the "culmination of John’s message," where we find all the major themes coming together...

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Not As the World Gives

April 29, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by MaryAnn McKibben Dana

Gospel Reading: John 14:23-29

For Sunday, May 5, 2013—Easter 6

I’m reading the seventh Harry Potter book to my daughters these days.

While I love J.K. Rowling’s expansive...

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Love One Another, For God's Sake!

April 22, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Clint Schnekloth

Gospel Reading: John 13:31-35

For Sunday, April 28, 2013: Year B—Easter 5

John chapter 13 begins with Jesus washing his disciples' feet. It then includes that terrible,...

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Questioners, Beware

April 15, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Danielle Shroyer

Gospel Reading: John 10:22-30

For Sunday, April 21, 2013: Year C—Easter 4

Sometimes, less is more.

In this conversation between Jesus and the Jews gathered in the Temple, I think...

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Put Your Sword in its Sheath

April 8, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

By Debbie Blue

Gospel Reading: John 21: 1-19

For Sunday, April 4, 2013: Year C—Easter 3

Personally, I'm relieved that the disciples decide to go fishing here in the epilogue of John's dense and...

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Less Faith

April 1, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Mark Stenberg

Gospel Reading: John 20:19–31

For Sunday, April 7, 2013: Year C—Easter 2

Imagine, with me, that particular moment. What was happening during that moment in human history when Thomas...

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The Poor Will Always Be With You

March 10, 2013 | by The Hardest Question

by Carol Howard Merritt

Gospel Reading: John 12:1-8

For Sunday, March 17, 2013: Year B—Lent 5

When I was a high school and college student, I spent my summers on mission trips. I went to amazing...

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