RCL Reflection, Proper 10, Year A. July 16, 2023. Now in full bloom of summer the Lectionary readings provide an opportunity to talk about the natural environment. Elaine Ramsey explores. (Photo:Photo: Interfaith Power & Light, Creative Commons)
Mindset matters
RCL Reflection, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 10, Year A. July 12, 2020. The reasons people stay away from church today are many. Just ask any “none” or “done.” But Paul gives us hope for both the church and God’s people. We need to ask God to change our mindsets to redirect our church in its mission. (Photo: Eli Christman, Creative Commons)
A Rock, A Hard Place, and Good Soil
Revised Common Lectionary for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A, July 16, 2017
What if we say that as Christians we are indeed between a rock (the rock of our salvation) and a hard place (life in this beautiful, broken world)? Jesus will not let us go and will not let the world crush us. Life may be hard, and we may hurt, but we are never alone. We have amazing hope and freedom—fertile soil in which to nurture our faith. Here Paul’s words again: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Say it again and let the words sink deep into your being. This is good news for all of us. (Photo: John Farrell Macdonald, Creative Commons)
Word
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A
How are we respond to the creative word and redeeming purpose of God? The answer is a simple one. We, the created and beloved, are to praise God and offer our thanks. We are to use our humble gifts of human voice, word, and action in joyous and grateful response to God’s amazing “Word” of grace, love, and mercy. (Photo: John Morgan, Creative Commons)
