Mom and church leader Janet McMahon shares her story of learning to opt out of consumer culture and the surprising gifts that accompanied the lesson. Check out her story! (Photo: reduse.org, Creative Commons)
Look. Listen. Tell.
Lectionary Reflection for the Second Sunday after Epiphany Year A
January 19, 2014
The season of Epiphany and the lessons for this week offer us an opportunity to see the big picture, to hear the Word, and to understand how and why we are sent into the world to be God’s people in the name of Christ. Read on for ideas for preaching and teaching, worship, and time with children and youth. (Photo: Edith Soto, Creative Commons)
A Discipleship Elevator Speech?
Lectionary Reflection for the Baptism of our Lord Year A
January 12, 2013
Yes, today we remember Jesus’ baptism and our own, but don’t stop there. We have work to do, and a story to tell. (Photo: bterrycompton, Creative Commons)
Eco-Justicia Provides Creation Care Resources in Spanish
Need faith-based eco-justice resources in Spanish? Check out this wonderful website hosted by Neddy Astudillo, an ordained Presbyterian clergy person and long time advocate of ecological justice in the church. (Photo: Rambojan Iphoneography, Creative Commons)
Conversation as Change Agent
“Real change begins with the simple act of people talking to one another about what they care about,” says Margaret Wheatley. Follow this link to discover how conversation can be a catalyst for change in your context. (Photo: dearbarbie, Creative Commons)
Research Shows Children Benefit from Gratitude
Gratitude does make a difference! Check out this recent article by Diana Kapp in The Wall Street Journal. (Photo: USAG-Humphreys, Creative Commons)
Light, Action, Incarnation
Second Sunday of Christmas, January 5, 2014
What do the first chapter of John’s gospel and movie lights have in common? Read on to find out, and keep reading to discover ideas for how to use this week’s readings in worship and with youth and children. Blessings on your preaching and teaching in 2014! (Photo: shospace, Creative Commons)
Acts of Kindness Generate Smiles, Warmth
It doesn’t take much to make a difference. Here’s a short YouTube video about a group that gave backpacks filled with useful things to homeless people. Watch what happens. Giving is a two-way street; the giver often receives more in return. (Photo by Ed Yourdon, used by Creative Commons license. Thanks!)
The High Price of Materialism
Resolved to be less materialistic in 2014? Check out this short video from The Center for a New American Dream. You’ll be glad you did! (Photo: 401(K)2013, Creative Commons)
Refugees All
First Sunday of Christmas, Year A, Lectionary Reflection
December 29, 2013
The gospel lesson this week is a particularly tough one coming on the heels of the Christmas story. However, it is one that we should not ignore because it says something critically important about the reality of life and our utter dependence on Jesus, God Incarnate. (Photo: mararie, Creative Commons)
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