Revised Common Lectionary Reflection, First Sunday of Advent, Year C
November 28, 2021
Advent involves waiting, but do tell the story in a way that invites disciples to live into the countercultural and radical message of the good news. Doing so requires us to be creative, truthful, engaging, and maybe a little playful, too. Here are some ideas to begin that conversation.
Lectionary Reflection, Christ the King Sunday, November 21, 2021.
Sometimes it is difficult to hear Jesus amidst all the noise of daily living. Think about it. Maybe this Sunday is a good time to help folks prepare for Advent with some tools to hear Jesus above the din of consumer culture.
RCL Reflection, Reformation Sunday, October 31, 2021
The Good News of Jesus Christ is timeless and unchanging, but it aims to be presented in fresh, new ways that speak to every age and context. We can take a cue from Martin Luther and the other 16th century reformers and make good use of the tools available to us. (Photo: Daniel Oines, Creative Commons)
Revised Common Lectionary Reflection, 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B
October 24, 2021
In this week’s Gospel lesson, Jesus restored sight to the blind beggar. How is God opening your eyes and writing on your heart? What do you see? What do you wish not to see? (Photo by lissalou66. Thanks!)
21st Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary Reflection, October 17, 2021
The disciples still don’t get it; Jesus’ style of leadership involves following, serving, and suffering. We’re still invited to join the club with faithful disciples from all times and places. Are you ready, willing, and able?
20th Sunday after Pentecost, October 10, 2021
Lectionary Reflection
What possessions, what “stuff,” and what intangibles are keeping you from following Jesus’ instructions for discipleship? This is another hard teaching, but it is one that comes with a promise.
Revised Common Lectionary reflection for October 3, 2021.
When it comes to human relationships, nothing is quite as easy as we think it should be. For instance, divorce, which Jesus talks about in this week’s gospel. The issue is likely to be close to many in your congregation. What’s Jesus saying?
Lectionary reflection, 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B, Proper 21
As the most obese people on the planet, Americans need to do something about our poor health. But is our spiritual health much better? Fortunately, the Bible tells us clearly how to get into good spiritual shape! (Photo: CarbonNYC, Creative Commons)
Lectionary reflection, 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B
September 19, 2021
Just as the effort of the grower and pickers is reflected in the bins of lovely, fragrant fruit, so are the works of our life reflected in the fruits of our deeds and the growth of our faith. How’s the harvest coming along in the orchard of your faith community? (Photo by AlicePopkorn, Creative Commons License)
Lectionary Reflection, 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B
September 12, 2021
This week’s psalm offers the perfect opportunity to talk about living with an attitude of gratitude–a necessary precursor to effective stewardship. (Photo: Tiger Girl, Creative Commons)
