Lectionary Reflection, 5th Sunday after Epiphany, Year A, Feb. 5, 2017
If we really want to spread the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ, then we must quit being so stingy with it. We need to be lavish and prodigal in our sharing of that with which we have been so graciously entrusted. This is the fast God desires for us. (Photo: Amir Farshad Ebrahimi, Creative Commons)
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A, January 29, 2017.
God’s faithful and generous people are called to follow and serve. We may feel like we are ill-equipped or not “enough” to respond to God’s call, but in this week’s lessons we hear affirmation that God requires simple yet profound action and calls everyone to use his or her gifts and talents in the process. (Photo: gilliu00, Creative Commons)
Here are 17 ideas excerpted from the Rev. Dr. Leah Schade’s book Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology and the Pulpit (Chalice Press, 2015) for helping you become an ecopreacher in 2017. (Photo: aussiegall, 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.
Lectionary Reflection for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, Year A
“Follow me,” Jesus says to the unsuspecting fisherman by the Sea of Galilee, “and I will make you fish for people.” Surely these seasoned professionals knew that fishing is a dangerous business and really hard work. It still is, but we are still called to cast our nets.
Lectionary Reflection for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A, January 15, 2017
How’s your vision? When was the last time you saw God at work in the world in unexpected places and unusual ways? This week’s lessons inspire a faithful response of presence in the midst of God’s good gifts. (Photo: Ken Teegardin, Creative Commons License)
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?
Baptism of our Lord, Year A, January 8, 2017
This week’s gospel is a great springboard to remember and give thanks for your baptism, but don’t stop there! We have good news to share as we walk wet in this world. (Photo: Adam Witwer, Creative Commons)
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)
