What does it mean when even Jesus’ prayer hasn’t been answered? by Danielle Shroyer Gospel Reading: John 17:1-11 For Sunday, June 5, 2011:  Year A—Easter 7 Here’s the issue I have with John’s Jesus: he’s verbose. And Jesus, it seems to me from all the other gospels and the basic sense I get about him, [...]

If Jesus is making a way for us, are we following it? by Danielle Shroyer New Testament Reading: Acts 1:6-14 For Sunday, June 5, 2011  Year A—Easter 7 There are some stories in Scripture that veer into what I call “Fringe” territory; unknown, supernatural stuff we don’t have names for except to say they are [...]