RCL reflection, Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B. February 4, 2024.
We moderns like to gripe that we are too busy, but Jesus’ frenetic pace in the first chapter of Mark gives us noting to complain about. Maybe we should model Jesus’ wise use of time and self-renewal. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B. Jan. 28, 2024.
In this week’s Gospel, the ones who observed Jesus’ teaching and healing asked the right question: “What is this?” Now 2,000 years later we can still ask what the power and presence of Jesus means for us as we carry out his work. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores
RCL Reflection, Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B. January 21, 2024.
Jesus calls his first four disciples in today’s Gospel, but how is Jesus calling us today? Our baptism calls us to steward our lives and the world with the love of Jesus. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Welsnet, Creative Commons)
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 for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday, Year B. January 7, 2024.
The Baptism of Jesus is the perfect occasion to invite our congregants to wade into the meaning of their own baptism. What are the benefits and the responsibilities of being a baptized Christian? The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Photo: 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, 4th Sunday of Advent/Christmas Eve, Year B. Dec. 24, 2023. Many of us have heard the story of the Nativity so often, we forget just how amazing it really is. Preaching could remind congregants of its awe, joy and wonder of Christmas. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent, Year B, December 17, 2023. With voices of John the Baptizer, Isaiah and Mary, this week’s lessons are rich in hope and inspiration about God’s Reign that is breaking in with the arrival of the Messiah. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Image: Pixabay)
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)
RCL Reflection, First Sunday of Advent, Year B. December 3, 2023. How do we preach the Lectionary’s apacolyptic reading from Mark as we begin Advent? One possibility is to talk about Advent as a time of faithful waiting and watching. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
