Preach – Page 21

Here, There, & Everywhere: Jesus is Risen!

April 12, 2022 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

RCL Reflection, Easter Sunday
April 17, 2022
Easter is an important day in the life of the church, but how does the rest of the world see it? As an “idle tale”? Maybe we all need to look at Easter through a new lens.

Palm/Passion Sunday: Living the Story

April 6, 2022 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

Palm/Passion Sunday Lectionary Reflection, April 10, 2022
This Sunday’s worship may be the only bridge some folks have to Easter. What can we do to help folks live this story all week long?

Lavish!

March 29, 2022 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year C
April 3, 2022
Mary and Judas have wildly different approaches to stewarding valuable resources and and trusting in God’s good provision. Their contrasting viewpoints have much to teach us! Which character do you more closely relate to in this strange, short story?

There’s always a gracious plenty in God’s Reign

March 21, 2022 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

RCL Reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 27, 2022.
The Bible makes it plain that there’s grace aplenty and a gracious plenty whenever God’s around. Why are we so miserly with all this abundance? This week’s lessons provide much food for thought.

Hold to hope, pursue patience, and cling to Christ

March 16, 2022 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

RCL Reflection for the Third Sunday in Lent, March 20, 2022.
In this week’s gospel lesson, Jesus offers both warning and remedy. The Parable of the Fig Tree offers a wonderful opportunity to talk about hope, patience, and tenacious faith. (Photo by Yaniv Yaakubovich. Thanks!)

Fear, faith, and where we belong

March 8, 2022 By Rob Blezard Leave a Comment

Revised Common Lectionary Reflection, Second Sunday in Lent
March 13, 2022
We live in fearful and uncertain times. Yet we need not fear because as Paul reminds us, “Our citizenship is in heaven…” We live by faith. Maybe that’s a message folks need to hear today. (Photo by J. Aaron Farr. Thanks!)

A call to identity and action

March 1, 2022 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

RCL Reflection for the First Sunday in Lent, Year C
March 6, 2022
Lent is the season for formation, or re-formation, to remind us what’s important about being a disciple of Jesus. This Sunday’s lessons offer a wealth of opportunity to explore how Lent can be a springboard to stronger Christian identity and faithful action. (Photo by jamiesrabbits. Thanks!)

Changed

February 23, 2022 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

Lectionary Reflection, Transfiguration Sunday, Year C
February 27, 2022

Transfiguration need not be limited to the mountaintop. We are in the process of being changed through our relationship with Jesus–transfigured individually and in community to bring light to the world.

Now what?

February 15, 2022 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

RCL Reflection, 7th Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C, Feb. 20, 2022
Now what? Let grace and mercy abound. Love God and love your neighbor—especially your enemy. Embody mercy and compassion. Pour out grace like the finest wine. Don’t be stingy with anything because with God there is always plenty. (Photo: The Italian Voice, Creative Commons)

Uncomfortable Christianity

February 8, 2022 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

RCL Reflection, 6th Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C, Feb. 13, 2022
There is, indeed, nothing comfortable at all about discipleship and the gospel. We’re a long way yet from a level playing field, my friends, but the choice to embrace radical discipleship, lavish love, and prodigal generosity is offered us anew every day. Will we choose rightly? (Photo: JESUS MAFA, Creative Commons)