RCL Reflection, 5th Sunday in Lent, Year A. March 26, 2023
So many preaching points arise from the long pericope of Jesus’ raising Lazarus from the dead. Explore themes of death and new life in Christ. Elisabeth Hartwell explores.
Blindness, sightedness, and the folly of assuming
RCL Reflection, Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 19, 2023.
Who sees and who doesn’t is explored in this week’s Gospel lesson. Through Jesus’ interaction with the man born blind we see the folly of refusing to “see” things, instead making assumptions. Joel Bergeland explores.
Everybody is thirsty for God’s living water
RCL Reflection, 3rd Sunday in Lent, Year A. March 12, 2023.
This is a good Sunday to remember our watery baptism as well as our universal thirst for water, both earthly and spiritual. Our responsibility as God’s people is to bring that water to a parched and thirsty world. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Rodnae Productions, via Pexels)
Blessed to be a blessing!
RCL Reflection, Second Sunday in Lent, Year A. March 5, 2023. In favoring Abraham, God declares he is blessed to be a blessing for others. That’s a wonderful starting point to talk about how we use all that God entrusts to us to bless others. Mary Simonson Clark explores. (Photo: twodolla, Creative Commons)
The Examination
Lectionary Reflection, First Sunday in Lent, Year A. February 26, 2023.
Our Lord faced the tests and temptations of the evil one, and so do we. What can we learn from Jesus’ wilderness experience that will help us to be more faithful disciples? The Rev. Sharron Blezard explores. (Photo: out0fwave, Creative Commons)
Stewards of Jesus’ mystery
RCL reflection, Transfiguration Sunday, Year A. February 19, 2023.
Who is Jesus? Is he the dusty, wandering rabbi, or is he the divine messiah, God’s son? He’s both, and more. What we “see” often depends on our perspective and life circumstances. (Photo: Duane Mendes, via Pexels)
It’s just good stewardship to follow God’s ways
RCL reflection, Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, Year A. February 12, 2023
A theme runs through this week’s Scripture readings: God calls us to be stewards of our lives in ways that love God and our neighbors. Mary Simonson Clark explores. (Photo: John Taylor, Creative Commons)
Let your light shine through neighborly love
RCL reflection, Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Year A. February 5, 2023,
Isaiah provides a pointed stewardship message – the proper use of our time, talents and resources. Isaiah’s words fit well with Jesus’ message to let our light shine. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Rafael Pines via Pexels)
Follow God’s script and discover what’s important
RCL Reflection, Fourth Sunday ater the Epiphany, Year A. January 29, 2023.
God’s teachings help us know what’s important, but it’s so easy for us to follow the world’s “script” for our lives. This week’s lessons help us find new scripts to follow as God’s people. Joel Bergeland explores
Fishing for people through spiritual relationships
RCL Reflection, Third Sunday after Epiphany, Year A – January 22, 2023
How do we follow Jesus’ instruction that we become “fishers of people”? One surefire way is for us to establish and nurture spiritual friendships. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Photo: Hannah Nelson, Pexels)
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