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...
November 25, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Danielle Shroyer
Epistle Reading: Romans 13:11-14
For Sunday, December 1, 2013: Year A—Advent 1
Oh, the use of the word “flesh” in the New Testament letters: is there anything more thrilling to...
February 11, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
Epistle Reading: Romans 10:8b-13
For Sunday, February 17, 2013—Lent 1
The position of the Gospel and the Epistle posts are intentionally flipped this week in that this post serves...
February 26, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Many Christians have begun to have ears to...
August 29, 2011 | by The Hardest Question
Epistle Reading: Romans 13:8-14
For Sunday, Sept. 4 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 23
When it comes to the neighbor, love...
July 31, 2011 | by washadmin
Epistle Reading: Romans 10:5-15
For Sunday, August 7 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 19
I feel like I should post about the Epistles every now...
July 11, 2011 | by washadmin
by Danielle Shroyer
Epistle Reading: Romans 8:12-25
For Sunday, July 17, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 16
Oh, Paul. You do love run-on...
June 27, 2011 | by washadmin
Epistle Reading: Romans 7:15-25
For Sunday, July 3, 2011: Year A - Ordinary 14
Oh boy, proof that some people...
April 4, 2011 | by washadmin
by Mike Stavlund
Epistle Reading: Romans 8:6-11
For Sunday, Apr. 10, 2011: Year A - Lent 5
Resurrection is everywhere this week. Lazarus rises, the Psalmist cries out from...
March 20, 2011 | by washadmin
by Unvirtuous Abbey
For Sunday, Mar. 27, 2011: Year A – Lent 3
A friend of mine was recently “vague booking.” I called him and heard his...