RCL reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent, Year C. December 15, 2024. The Advent themes of Joy, preparation and transformation are front and center in this week’s epistle and gospel readings. They call for us to steward our lives of discipleship wisely and responsibly. The Rev. Micah Krey explores in his debut reflection. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent, Year C, December 8, 2024
As stewards of God’s abundance we can choose to do a “new” thing, or at least a different thing during the season of Advent. What if we looked at the road ahead, the days that stand between us and Christmas, as a time to let go of something, to share something, to live more simply, to choose to do less and live more? (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, First Sunday in Advent, Year C. December 1, 2024. This week’s disquieting reading from Luke offers the opportunity to remind God’s people that Advent is about the present and future, not just the past. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for Reign of Christ Sunday, Year B. November 24, 2024. Church year B ends with a reading from John’s Gospel where Jesus tells Pilate about his now-and-future Kingdom – a perfect text to explore how God’s Reign breaking in all around us. By Deacon Timothy Siburg.
RCL reflection, Proper 28, Year B. Nov. 17, 2024. Yes, times are uncertain. Suffering and pain are real. The path forward appears fraught with danger and destruction. In spite of all of this, whether self-inflicted or inflicted upon us, we have Jesus. This is very good news! (Photo: Creative Commons.)
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 for All Saints Sunday, Year B. November 3, 2024.
This Sunday is a day of celebration and remembering, a time of reflection and thanksgiving. This is the day where tears and belief comingle to yield hope in the grace and glory of God. The Rev. Sharron R. Blezard explores. (Photo: Waldopepper, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Reformation Sunday, Year B. October 27, 2024.
We are justified by grace through faith – a cornerstone of the Lutheran belief and a touchstone of the Protestant Reformation – still energizes and frees God’s people today. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores.
RCL reflection, Proper 24, Year B. October 20, 2024. When the Sons of Zebedee ask him for a favor, Jesus asks them the key question: “Are you able” to do the job? It’s the key question we modern-day disciples have to ponder as we follow Jesus. The Rev. Linda F. Bell 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)
