RCL Reflection, Proper 19A, Sept. 17, 2023. Who benefits more from forgiveness—the one forgiven or the one who forgives? Considering this question leads to some important answers, strange mathematics, and hard work. Are you ready? (Photo: FeatheredTar, Creative Commons License)
Revised Common Lectionary reflection, Proper 18, Year A, September 10, 2023.
Ministry is messy. There is no way to be involved in the work of God without getting dirt under our fingernails and confronting the debris of broken lives and dreams. The key is all in how we handle it. (Photo: Frame It Photography, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Proper 14, Year A, August 10, 2014
Going through chaos into unknown territory makes for fine drama, unless you are the one who is experiencing it. In this week’s gospel reading, Jesus sends the disciples into life’s storms, and they fail to recognize him. How might we be like those early followers? (Photo: Binny V A, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for Proper 12, Year A, July 30, 2023. Jesus gives us lots of mysterious glimpses into the nature of the Reign of Heaven. It’s human nature to say we understand, even though the parables require lots of thought and prayer. Good preaching can help God’s people enter into the mystery. The Rev. Sharron R. Blezard explores. (Photo: Collegedegrees360)
RCL Reflection, Proper 9, Year A, July 9, 2023: In Jesus we have not only a life saver but also a life Savior, and this makes all the difference. Life Saver candies rescued Clarence Crane’s business. The salvation Jesus gives us is oh so sweeter! (Photo: Amanda Munoz, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A. April 23, 2023
Sometimes the obvious is seen only by looking backwards–a rearview mirror experience. Our faith journey is filled with such moments, making evangelism something understood in reverse yet shared forward.
RCL Reflection, Palm/Passion Sunday, Year A, April 2, 2023
Along with suggestions for your Palm/Passion Sunday worship and ideas for youth and children, we bring a message for all who serve and lead God’s people in worship. (Photo: Ian Stannard, Creative Commons)
Lectionary Reflection, First Sunday in Lent, Year A. February 26, 2023.
Our Lord faced the tests and temptations of the evil one, and so do we. What can we learn from Jesus’ wilderness experience that will help us to be more faithful disciples? The Rev. Sharron Blezard explores. (Photo: out0fwave, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Christ the King Sunday, Year C: November 20, 2022
Christ is the King of Kings, the ruler who turns all of our human notions and illusions of power squarely on their heads. In what by worldly definitions appears to be weakness and failure, Jesus shows that real power is rooted in love, bathed in grace, and covered with mercy. (Photo: Sue Hasker, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 28, Year C
November 13, 2022
In today’s world, doing the right thing can be tough –- tough to discern, tough to put into practice, and tough to practice consistently. Living as God’s people, called to live counter-culturally, takes courage, vision, strength and perseverance. (Photo: rosemilkinabottle, Creative Commons)
