RCL reflection for Proper 27, Year B. What does our giving say about our faith commitment and priorities? Good questions for any of God’s people. The stories of two widows in this Sunday’s lections reveal much. The Rev. Robert Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Proper 23, Year B. October 13, 2024. Mark’s story of Jesus and the rich man offers a variety of preaching points about the spiritual dangers of prosperity. It shows that “Affluenza” is not a modern ailment. Pastor Rob Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 19, Year B.
Sept. 15, 2024. The rancorous 2024 election has certainly illustrated the destructive power of speech – the topic of this week’s Epistle lesson. James warns that the tongue is like a fire. Followers of Jesus are called to speak wisely. The Rev. Robert Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
The “Standard American Diet” is killing us, nutrition experts warn. As stewards of our health, we can adopt the cure. August’s free “Stewardship Toolkit” explores with a newsletter article and bulletin Snippets. (Photo: Per Erik Strandberg, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for Proper 10, Year B. July 14, 2024. What are true riches, riches that can satisfy us and make us happy? And why are so many North Americans miserable? This week’s lections make it clear. The Rev. Robert Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 8, Year B.
June 30, 2024.
This week’s Epistle reading is perfect for teaching about the gap between rich and poor and the obligation people of means have to share with those who have little. Pastor Robert Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Pentecost Sunday, Year B. May 19, 2024.
The Holy Spirit, the most mysterious of the three persons of the Trinity, makes quite a splash among the earliest Christians. The Spirit still works with power and awe in so many ways to teach, guide, correct, reconcile and inspire. The Rev. Rob Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
There’s a principle that provides the foundation of biblical stewardship. That’s the topic of the free newsletter article in your free Stewardship Toolkit, which includes RCL-based Sunday bulletin snippets. (Photo: Per Erik Strandberg, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for the Third Sunday of Easter, Year B. April 14, 2024. This Sunday’s readings provide a great opportunity to explore how we as followers and faith communities can see and talk about how transforms us for the better. Rob Blezard explores.
Stewards of life, the environment and health, we can appreciate every mouthful of food. That’s the idea in April’s free stewardship newsletter article, along with RCL-based Sunday bulletin snippets. From SOLI. (Photo: Dylan Foley, Creative Commons)
