Lectionary Reflection: December 8, 2008
Take a deep breath, silence the carols and the movies, step out of the kitchen, put down that list of things to buy and do, and turn to the 61st chapter of Isaiah.
Sheep, Goats and Jesus in Disguise
Lectionary Reflection: November 17, 2008
“Just what kind of king are we serving anyway? Jesus surely doesn’t fit the monarch mold for the Western world. In fact, he doesn’t fit the CEO mold, the CFO mold, or any other kind of mold.”
Spark a Conflagration of Light and Hope
Lectionary Reflection: November 3, 2008
We live in uncertain times fueled by economic disaster, war, poverty, and contentious politics. The easiest thing to do would be to circle the proverbial wagons and hunker down with passing thanks that we at least have roofs over our heads.
The Things That Are God’s
Lectionary Reflection: October 13, 2008
One of the critical steps in moving from the illusion of control to a life of biblical stewardship is in letting go of the notion of possession.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Lectionary Reflection: September 29, 2008
Looking at Jesus’ parable of the greedy tenants on this Sunday’s lectionary, our columnist found a caution for us today. “Jesus’ words bring us a harsh reminder of how far we fall from God’s will.
Living Simply — Simply Living
Lectionary Reflection: September 15, 2008
Now nine months into the experiment of buying nothing new, our columnist has learned many important lessons about justice, equality and human nature.
Drawing Big Circles & Coloring Outside the Lines
Lectionary Reflection: September 1, 2008
In the unfortunate end, what it means to be church is skewed by the limits of narrow minds, shortsightedness, and fear.
Conform or Transform?
Lectionary Reflection: August 18, 2008
Like a lump of clay we allow ourselves to be fashioned or modeled after someone else’s idea of how life should be.
Stewardship and Stone Pillow Slumber
Lectionary Reflection: July 14, 2008
When we humans recognize God’s divine activity in our lives, when we understand God’s radical grace and mercy in the face of our sinful nature, then a response follows.
Full of Sound and Fury and a Lot of Hot Air?
Lectionary Reflection: June 30, 2008
Do you ever wonder what Jesus would have to say to us if he came to our towns to teach?
