Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, Narrative Lectionary, Year 3, February 12, 2017
Who do you think the people in your faith community are looking for, hoping for, and longing for? Are they staking their claim on a false vision of the Messiah? Are blinders preventing a clear vision for mission and ministry? What does it take to really see Jesus in these confusing and anxious times? (Photo: Edith Soto, Creative Commons)
Narrative Lectionary Reflection, Year 3, February 5, 2017
Even though Jesus no longer walks this earth in flesh and bone, he is still very much in the business of raising the dead and healing the dying. And, we are called to nurture and cultivate the gift of faith with which we have been entrusted. (Photo: S Blezard, Creative Commons)
Narrative Lectionary, Year 3, January 29, 2017 Lessons: Luke 6:1-16, Psalm Theme: God’s faithful and generous people are called to consider what is good and right and needed, rather than simply what is lawful. Key Scripture: Then he said to them, “The son of man is lord of the sabbath.” Luke 6:5 Preaching/Teaching Reflection In this week’s […]
Narrative Lectionary Reflection, Third Sunday after Epiphany, Year 3, January 22, 2017
Is responding to Jesus’ call to discipleship a stewardship issue? More specifically, does it make a difference how we respond to Jesus’ call? We’ve heard the “fish for people” lesson; it’s not a new story, and it still has meaning today.
Narrative Lectionary Reflection for January 15, 2017, Year Three
Today we learn about prophecy fulfilled and the not-so-nice-fate of hometown prophets. Suffice it to say there was no ticker tape parade for Jesus. Are we ready to walk the difficult path with our Lord?
Narrative Lectionary Reflection, Year 3, January 8, 2017
We are people in process. That process begins at baptism, when we are named and claimed as beloved children of God, but it certainly doesn’t end there. We walk wet in this world to prepare the way, proclaim the good news, and live as faithful folk. (Photo: Joe Mabel, Creative Commons)
First Sunday of Christmas, Narrative Lectionary Year 3, January 1, 2017
The faithful witness of elders Simeon and Anna is important for our own faith and stewardship of the good news. They inspire us to praise, sing, and share the good news of enduring Christmas hope and promise in a world that has already moved on to the next new thing.
Narrative Lectionary Reflection for December 28, 2014 (Year One)
One of the wonderful aspects of the Narrative Lectionary is that we are afforded the opportunity to enter into the Christmas story one more time. And we’ll hear it without any of the pressures and expectations that so often accompany the faithful and seekers alike on Christmas Eve. How will you make the most of this opportunity? (Photo: Waiting for the Word, Creative Commons License)
Narrative Lectionary Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year 3, December 18, 2016
The lesson for this Sunday is pregnant with possibility for helping congregations understand the call to be faithful stewards of the good news and to bear Christ to the World following Mary’s faithful example. (Photo: Mary-Constance, Creative Commons)
Narrative Lectionary Reflection, Third Sunday of Advent, Year 3
This is really good news! God was up to something with the restoration of the people from captivity, God was up to something through the incarnation of Jesus to set all humankind free, and God is still up to something by anointing us to continue to proclaim this good news today.
