RCL Reflection, 5th Sunday of Easter, Year A. May 7, 2023.
We often hear the comforting words of this week’s Gospel at funerals, but there’s much more to it. Jesus is talking about relationship. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Photo: Oregon State University, creative commons)
RCL Reflection, 4th Sunday of Easter, Year A. April 30, 2023.
This is Good Shepherd Sunday in many congregations, as our congregants hear the 23rd Psalm and Jesus’ identification as our shepherd who promises us “life abundant.” Deacon Timothy Siburg explores.
RCL Reflection, 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A. April 23, 2023
Sometimes the obvious is seen only by looking backwards–a rearview mirror experience. Our faith journey is filled with such moments, making evangelism something understood in reverse yet shared forward.
RCL Reflection for Second Sunday of Easter, Year A. April 16, 2023.
The story of “Doubting Thomas,” presents preaching possibilities of how Jesus grows us as disciples. Timothy Siburg explores. (Image: Detail, “Doubting Thomas” by Caravaggio)
RCL Reflection, Easter Sunday, Year A. April 9, 2023
Each Gospel writer has a unique take on the resurrection story, but Matthew’s would take the Oscar for most dramatic. His detailed account offers plenty of preaching points. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores.
RCL Reflection, Palm/Passion Sunday, Year A, April 2, 2023
Along with suggestions for your Palm/Passion Sunday worship and ideas for youth and children, we bring a message for all who serve and lead God’s people in worship. (Photo: Ian Stannard, Creative Commons)
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.
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.
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)
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)
