Lectionary Reflection for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B October 11, 2015 And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God.” They were greatly astounded and said to one another, “Then who can be saved?” Mark 10:24-26 The […]
6 Reasons to Preach the Word About Money
Preaching about money is often among a pastor’s least favorite things to do, especially in our money-soaked culture where people take their finances very personally. But good doctrine and sound practice demand that we talk about finance. From Pastors.com.
Hard Hearts, Little Children, and the Reign of God
Lectionary Reflection, 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B, October 4, 2015
Do you have too much spiritual, emotional, and mental plaque clogging your arteries and hardening your heart? Jesus has a prescription to reverse the damage. Dig down deeply and find the child within that longs to be held in Jesus’ arms. Then you will experience the reign of God here and now. (Photo: hannes.a.schwetz, Creative Commons)
Preach on St. Francis
Esteemed theologian the Rev. Dr. H. Paul Santmire offers detailed guidance for preaching Lectionary-based sermons on St. Francis for Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and Oct. 11. It’s a creative way to touch on environmental stewardship issues in your preaching. From Lutheransrestoringcreation.org. (Photo by randomcuriosity, used by Creative Commons license)
Be Careful What You Ask For
Lectionary Reflection for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B
September 27, 2015
Do you occasionally pine for “the good old days”? Do you hear folks in the parish lament about the way things used to be? Moses heard the same thing. Thankfully, God is still up to new things in, with, through, and even in spite of us. What if we turned our “Oh, if only…” into “With God only”? (Photo: wsilver, Creative Commons)
Missing the Point
Lectionary Reflection for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B September 20, 2015 But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him. Mark 9:32 Have you ever labored long and hard to make an important point and then been completely misunderstood by your intended audience? If you have, you […]
A Case of ‘Teacher’s Tongue’
16th Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary Reflection, Year B, September 13, 2015
God has given us voices to be used in service of the good news of Jesus. One question this week’s lessons may invite is how are we using our “teacher’s tongue” to make a difference? A lot of words fill the air all around us, and not all of them are nice. Yes, a lot of responsibility comes with being given the “tongue of a teacher.” (Photo: Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Creative Commons)
Go in Peace—and then do something!
15th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary Reflection
September 6, 2015
Luther may have called the book of James an “epistle of straw,” but this week’s lessons complement each other, compelling us to action after having been “opened” to the amazing grace of Jesus. (Photo: Daniel Holt, Creative Commons)
Let’s Hear it for Dirty Disciples!
14th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B Lectionary Reflection
August 30, 2015
Sometimes disciples have to get their hands dirty to do God’s work, and that may not always be the popular choice. Today’s lessons lift up the importance of seeing beyond a little surface dirt to the work of ministry and the love of neighbor. (Photo: St0rmz, Creative Commons)
Hungry Hungry Humans and the Bread of Life
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Year B Lectionary Reflection, August 16, 2015
If you’re ever played the game “Hungry Hungry Hippos” you may have a good image for this Sunday’s gospel reading. Curious? Read on! You can even find out how to make a “Hungry Hungry Human Game.” (Photo: Chris, Creative Commons)
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