RCL Reflection for Proper 16, Year C. August 24, 2025. Some today dismiss Sabbath as an antiquated ideal or a private day off for those who can afford to take it. But this week’s texts underscore the radical gift that it is to God’s people for renewal and freedom. The Rev. Micah Krey explores. (Photo by lel4nd, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 15, Year C. August 17, 2025. Fire can destroy or foster new growth. What if we consider Jesus’ fire imagery this week as being that of a controlled burn, a deliberate fire kindled for the purpose of regeneration and new growth? (Photo: US FIsh & Wildlife Service, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 14, Year C. August 10, 2025. Everything in this world is transitory, a part of a larger whole, a dot on the map of eternity, but happy are those who put their faith in God, who are ready to pack their tents and journey on to the final destination God prepares. (Photo: Ben Christenson, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 13, Year C. August 3, 2025. This week’s reading from Luke offers a buffet line of topics for a sermon on the spiritual dangers of financial wealth. Jesus undercuts the value that people have always placed on money, especially in our age, and challenges us to rethink our priorities. (Image: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 12, Year C. July 27, 2025. Prayer provides a strong foundation for our faith and discipleship. Prayer opens our hearts and minds to receive God’s nourishment and correction. When we pray, we also engage some of the major tenets of Stewardship. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Revised Common Lectionary reflection for Proper 11, Year C. July 20, 2025.
Today’s culture produces plenty of “Marthas” – people distracted by so many things that they cannot adequately focus on how God is calling them to live and grow. The Rev. Micah Krey explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Revised Common Lectionary reflection for Proper 10, Year C. July 13, 2025.
Like Mary, Martha’s culture-bending sister, we must choose the better part. We must choose to live in the moment, cast our hopes and fears and hurts on Jesus and trust him to guide us home to dwell in the house of God forever. The Rev. Sharron Blezard explores. (Photo: lululemon athletica, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, Proper 9, Year C. July 6, 2025. Our national holidays are certainly worth celebrating and the abundance of this land worth giving thanks for, we must never forget that celebrating our interdependence in Christ is far more important. The Rev. Sharron Blezard explores. (Photo: jqpubliq, Creative Commons)
RCL reflection for Proper 8, Year C. June 29, 2025. Americans will celebrate their freedom this week, so it’s an opportune time to talk about the freedom God gives us. Not the absence of responsibility, God’s freedom is an opportunity to live by the Holy Spirit. The Rev. Micah Krey explores.
RCL reflection for Proper 7, Year C. June 22, 2025. Most people remember “Show and Tell” from their grade-school years. This week’s Lectionary readings provide examples of people “showing” and “telling” about the power of God. Deacon Timothy Siburg expllores.
