Why does Word that is God nearly completely disappear from the rest of the scriptures? by Russell Rathbun Gospel Reading: John 1:1-14 For Sunday, Dec. 25 , 2011: Year B—Christmas Day Abandon the co-opted narrative—it has become unrecognizable. This baby is not the Christ child—this baby is stillborn, lifeless, plastic, inanimate. Remove the figurine from the [...]

Isn’t the narrative of a venerable God enough? by Russell Rathbun Epistle Reading:  Hebrews 1:1-4 For Sunday, Dec. 25 , 2011: Year B—Christmas Day The first four verses of Hebrews, tells of the inheritor of the Cosmic Throne or Throne of Heaven—the appointed heir of all things. Looking Down I like my Jesus down on the [...]