Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year A, May 25, 2014
We are, to be sure, imperfect stewards of these amazing promises. Yet somehow, we are assured that this is enough, and in our striving to love and know God we find our lives overflowing with divine goodness and abundance. (Photo: Marcelino Repayla, Jr., Creative Commons)
To be a steward of Jesus’ bold promise in this week’s reading implies that we will fully invest ourselves in passing on the faith, in sharing the story, and in continuing the work of Christ. In doing so we align our wills to Christ’s will, and as his body visible today we boldly carry his message to the world. (Photo by Charles Clegg, used by Creative Commons license)
Lectionary Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A
May 11, 2014
Yes, Jesus is the Good Shepherd, but why not use this Sunday to begin a three-part series on stewardship? We are called to steward the promises of God, yet too often our stewardship focuses too much on money and not enough on our role as active participants in ushering in God’s reign and the life abundant. (Photo: fady habib, Creative Commons)
Third Sunday of Easter Lectionary Reflection, Year A, May 4, 2014
Sometimes the obvious is experienced right under our noses yet understood by looking backwards–a sort of rearview mirror experience. Our faith journey is filled with such moments, making evangelism something understood in reverse yet shared forward. (Photo: adogcalledstray, Creative Commons)
Lectionary Reflection for the Second Sunday of Easter, Year A
April 27, 2014
Instead of looking at this snapshot from John’s gospel as merely Thomas’ story of encountering the risen Christ, maybe we need to explore it from our Lord’s perspective of relationship, of reaching out and clothing us in his love and with his own name and identity. (Photo: Mark Morgan, Creative Commons)
Lectionary Reflection for the Resurrection of our Lord, Year A, April 20, 2014
Jesus’ simple instructions to the women provide clear direction for us today. There’s no time like this present festival day to go and tell the good news. (Photo: dmitry b., Creative Commons)
Palm/Passion Sunday, Year A
April 13, 2014
Along with suggestions for your Palm/Passion Sunday worship and ideas for youth and children, we bring a special message for all of you who serve and lead God’s people in worship. Thank you for all you do! (Photo: Ian Stannard, Creative Commons)
Lectionary Reflection for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, April 6, 2014
Whether we choose to spiral toward death in all its manifestations or set our minds and hearts on Jesus’ desire to give us life abundant and peace everlasting makes all the difference. Paul’s words make a strong case for setting one’s mind on Spirit-life. (Photo: , Creative Commons)
Fourth Sunday in Lent Lectionary Reflection, March 30, 2014
It’s truly amazing what Jesus can do with a little dust, some simple spit, and a few words. He gives sight to the blind and new life to those dead in sin. How is it that we so often miss the action of Jesus in the world? Why are we so blind to the everyday miracles that surround us? Read on for ideas about the gospel lesson for this week; open your eyes and see. (Photo: Tony Alter, Creative Commons)
Third Sunday in Lent Lectionary Reflection Year A
March 23, 2014
In the Samaritan woman at the well we dare not see someone “other” or “less than” ourselves. Rather, mirrored in her eyes is the reflection of our own brokenness and shame. We all thirst for the living water that only God can provide. (Photo: kateausburn, Creative Commons)
