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, 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?
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, 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, 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)
