The dark side of preaching the cross of Christ. by Carol Howard Merritt Epistle Reading: Philippians 2:1-13 For Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011: Year A−Ordinary 26 I have a friend whose life was shattered by sexual abuse. Then, after a few years, I watched as she slowly put the pieces back together. Now, she is a beautiful [...]

The question of power echoes throughout history.  by Carol Howard Merritt Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:23-32 For Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011: Year A−Ordinary 26 As a high school senior, I attended a large, nondenominational congregation where I felt a call to go into the ministry. I was excitedly getting ready for four years of religious studies [...]