RCL reflection for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year B. March 17, 2024.
Though the Pharisees and much of today’s popular religion focus on externally following the law, the Bible has always made it clear that faith is a matter of heart. The Rev. Sharron R. Blezard explores. (Photo: Michael Gil, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year B, March 10, 2024.
What’s a human being worth? Well, insurance actuarialss and government agencies can give you a price, but we are priceless in God’s eyes of love. How can we not only know it but actually live it? (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, 1st Sunday in Lent, Year B, Feb. 18, 2024. It’s helpful to pack as lightly as possible for the Lenten journey. How can we lay down our burdens, possessions, addictions–anything that comes between us and God– to make space and time for divine encounters? Mark’s gospel structure gives us some hints. (Photo: Sharron Blezard)
RCL Reflection for Transfiguration Sunday, Year B, Feb. 11, 2024. No, we weren’t on the mountaintop with Jesus, but the light of Christ and the presence of Jesus is all around us. Jesus still reveals the glory of God in ways both ordinary and extraordinary. All we need do are listen and look. (Photo: Rich Gibson, Creative Commons))
RCL Reflection, 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B, Jan. 14, 2024.
Will visitors to your congregation find Jesus reflected in the lives and witness of his people? Will they feel the Spirit, hear the Word taught and proclaimed in fresh and real ways? Are you ready to say “Come and see” Jesus? The Rev. Sharron Blezard explores. (Photo: University of Oregon, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, 1st Sunday after Christmas, Year B, Dec. 31, 2023. We can recognize the inner child, the child that has been redeemed and welcomed into God’s family as full participants, with all the rights, privileges, and promises of the Christ. (Photo: barnimages, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year B. December 10, 2023.
For Jesus followers, Advent is like a spiritual garage sale – a time to get rid of all the stuff that clutters our lives and distracts us from the path of discipleship. It’s the best way to prepare for Christmas. The Rev. Sharron Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Lectionary Reflection, Proper 27, Year A. Nov. 12, 2023. Perhaps the point of this week’s parable is more about trying to remain alert and in the moment—even more than being prepared right down to the last ounce of extra oil. Sharron Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Reformation Sunday, Year A. Oct. 29, 2023. If nothing else, this Sunday should be a day to be unbound from fear of the future and to celebrate freedom in Christ and God’s steadfastness across the ages. (Photo: Col Ford, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, Proper 22, Year A, October 8, 2023.
This week’s Gospel urges us to ask how we are tending the fruits of God’s vineyard. Are we cultivating sweet grapes of grace or extracting all that we can without thought for others? Do we sow gratitude at every chance?
