…we’ll never be good enough. by Danielle Shroyer  Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 For Sunday, October 23, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 30 If you’re a preacher trying to encourage your community that the hard work of faith pays off, you may want to pick another reading this week. Moses was, in the words of Deuteronomy, “unequaled [...]

When tempted with excuses, why do we choose the donkey’s way? By Mark Labberton OT Reading: Deuteronomy 30:9-14 For Sunday, July 11: Year C — Ordinary 15 Humans are creatures with excuses. Made by God with choice, not just instinct, we have a compelling capacity to make meanings. And we are especially prone to offer [...]