Is our “fear of the Lord” more philosophical, or more guttural? by Mike Stavlund Psalm Reading: Psalm 95:1-7a; Psalm 100 For Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011: Year A—Christ the King Sunday Like most Psalms, the 95th is a call to worship. God’s people are encouraged to sing for joy and to shout about God’s goodness, to kneel [...]

Is our tendency toward selfishness and judgment by nature, or by design? by Mike Stavlund Gospel Reading:  Matthew 25:31-46 For Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011: Year A—Christ the King Sunday This passage brings up all kinds of hard questions:  How “glorious” is this throne, if it is based on exclusion and judgment? Why are “the nations” [...]