RCL reflection, Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, Year A. February 12, 2023
A theme runs through this week’s Scripture readings: God calls us to be stewards of our lives in ways that love God and our neighbors. Mary Simonson Clark explores. (Photo: John Taylor, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Year A. February 5, 2023,
Isaiah provides a pointed stewardship message – the proper use of our time, talents and resources. Isaiah’s words fit well with Jesus’ message to let our light shine. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Rafael Pines via Pexels)
RCL Reflection, Fourth Sunday ater the Epiphany, Year A. January 29, 2023.
God’s teachings help us know what’s important, but it’s so easy for us to follow the world’s “script” for our lives. This week’s lessons help us find new scripts to follow as God’s people. Joel Bergeland explores
RCL Reflection, Third Sunday after Epiphany, Year A – January 22, 2023
How do we follow Jesus’ instruction that we become “fishers of people”? One surefire way is for us to establish and nurture spiritual friendships. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Photo: Hannah Nelson, Pexels)
RCL reflection, 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, Year A. January 15, 2015.
Strong Epiphany themes can be seen in this week’s lections, including baptism, calling and light. They can intersect in how how we understand the “light” our lives bring to the world through our baptismal calling. (Photo: twodolla, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, Baptism of Jesus Sunday, Year A. January 8, 2023
What was it that caused John to hesitate when Jesus came to him for baptism? Perhaps he had an all-too-human bout of “imposter syndrome.” We can learn from John’s experience. Writer and pastor Joel Bergeland explores in his debut SOLI reflection.
RCL Reflection: Holy Name of Jesus Sunday. Jan. 1, 2022.
For different reasons, two themes for preaching on this Sunday go hand-in-hand: the gifts of time (because of the calendar) and of naming (in our Gospel lesson). Both topics have powerful implications for how we live as faithful followers of Jesus. (Photo: Mat Brown, Pexels.com)
RCL Reflection, Nativity of the Lord, Proper III. December 24-25, 2022.
John takes the Gospel lead in this set of readings for Nativity, Proper III, reminding us of Christ’s cosmic context. Jesus is the eternal light of all creation. Our preaching need only convey the hope and glory present in John 1:1-14. (Photo: Frank Cone via Pexels.)
RCL Reflection, Fourth Sunday in Advent, Year A. December 18, 2022
So many Advent/Christmas traditions evoke nostalgia and longing for a bygone era that seemed better. This week’s lessons offer opportunities to recall God’s eternal gifts. (Photo: Garon Piceli, via Pexels)
RCL reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent, Year A: December 4, 2022
How do we have hope in a world so full of suffering and despair? And where is God? This week’s readings bear witness to the waiting, the long seasons of pain, but also the hope we have in the not-yet-realized promises of God.
