RCL Reflection for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Year A, August 9, 2020
Learning to be a disciple of Jesus is like learning to swim. It doesn’t come naturallyLike Peter, we must “swim” as Christians, entering fully into the chaos and beauty and brokenness of our world. We must keep our eyes upon the Christ and trust the wisdom and accompaniment of the Holy Spirit. (Photo: Jon Connell, Creative Commons)
The high cost of truth-telling
RCL Reflection, 7th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B, July 15, 2018
What is the cost of discipleship? Are you willing to go there? Are you willing to speak out, stand up, and move your feet for justice and love of neighbor? What are you willing to lose? This Sunday’s gospel is a great springboard for discussing discipleship and taking a stand. (Photo: Keith Bacongo, Creative Commons)
Stay in the Boat, Steward!
RCL Reflection for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A, August 13, 2017
God’s faithful and generous people recognize that good stewardship is possible only when we keep our eyes on Jesus, trusting him to guide and direct us through life’s storms and trials. It may be better to stay in the boat than to try to walk on water. We can leave THAT to Jesus! (Photo: Foto Guy 49057, Creative Commons)
Jesus > Chaos + Fear + Doubt
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Year A, August 10, 2014
Going through chaos into unknown and/or hostile territory makes for some fine drama, unless of course you are the one who is experiencing it. In this week’s gospel reading, Jesus sends the disciples into life’s storms, and they fail to recognize him. How might we be like those early followers? (Photo: Binny V A, Creative Commons)