It’s hard to shed the traces of tyranny By Debbie Blue Old Testament Reading: Exodus 32: 1-14 For Sunday, October 9, 2011: Year A—Ordinary 28 I can’t really blame the people for enjoying the golden calf. They eat and drink and “play” around it. But if they even “touch the border” of The Mountain where [...]

Is Jesus giving us permission to convert at all cost? by Michael Danner Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:16-20 For Sunday, June 19, 2011; Year A—The Holy Trinity The resurrected Jesus is leaving and his followers will carry on. Apparently he thought the words we call “The Great Commission” provided enough clarity to keep them headed in the [...]