RCL Reflection, Epiphany of our Lord, Year C, Jan. 6, 2019
Funny how something can be right in front of our face, and we still miss it! I wonder if that’s how Herod felt when the wise scholars (aka three wise men or three kings) came a calling with their astrological calculations and desire to worship this king of the Jews? Do we do any better with recognizing Jesus in the world around us today? (Photo: Pascal Volk, Creative Commons. Thanks!)
RCL Reflection, First Sunday after Christmas, Year C, Dec. 30, 2018
Chances are the children in your congregation took part in Christmas Eve pageants, programs, and worship services. Please don’t stop there. Let’s be good stewards and nurture the faith and gifts of the children in our midst. It will be good for them and for the health and future of God’s church. (Photo: David Kutz)
RCL Reflection for the 4th Sunday of Advent, Year C, Dec. 23, 2018
Yes, this Sunday we light the candle of love. We bring four weeks to perfect completion. What began in the dark with an audacious hope, continued with a longing for peace, and leapt and laughed for joy, now comes full circle with the power of love. For God did so love this world and every molecule and atom in it that God sends the son to dwell among us. (Photo: Joe O’Meara, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent, Year C, Dec. 16, 2018
Share your food and clothes. Be fair with others. Be content with what you have. Sounds obvious, right? The truth is that people need to be led—by clear teaching, loving accountability, and faithful example. This is John’s message today, and there’s plenty of reasons to be a joyful steward in Advent! (Photo: Susanne Nilsson, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year C, Dec. 9, 2018
In order to be good stewards of the gospel—and of our time, talents, and resources—we need to look for the teacher and the helpers. We need to be mentored in the life of faith and discipleship. We light the candle of peace and look for the light to come. (Photo: Susanne Nilsson, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, 1st Sunday of Advent, Year C, Dec. 2, 2018
All four of this week’s lessons have something to show us about what matters and how to live, both critical components to considering the kind of legacy one hopes to leave. Why not talk about stewardship and legacy during this season of watchful hope. (Photo: Tauralbus, Creative Commons)
The Reign of Christ, Year C, November 20, 2016
It is an act of stewardship to stop our excessive “doing” and spend time “being” with God. It is not easy to slow down, and it is certainly countercultural in our over-scheduled, multi-tasking culture, but making dedicated time to focus on God is essential to our overall well-being. (Photo: Leland Francisco, Creative Commons
Lectionary Reflection for the 25th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, November 11, 2016
In this week’s gospel lesson, Jesus instructs us to see our suffering and the changes that ravage our security and life as opportunities to witness and testify to the love and grace of our Lord. We are called to steward an “edgy” faith. (Photo: Georgie Pauwels, Creative Commons)
All Saints Sunday, Year C, November 6, 2016
This All Saints Sunday take this challenging lesson from Jesus with its absolutely daunting set of instructions, its beautiful blessings, and its condemning woes, and remind the faithful that they are indeed in the company of all the saints and are the stronger for it. (Photo: fady habib, Creative Commons)
Reformation Sunday, Year C, October 30, 2016
Forget the vain promises of the world, the polarizing pander of candidates for public office, and the bootstraps mentality of contemporary culture. Real freedom is found only in deep relationship with God and with God’s people. (Photo: Osajus, Creative Commons)
