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God is at work in you!

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Revised Common Lectionary reflection, 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 21A. September 27, 2026.

Deacon Timothy Siburg reflects on Paul’s reminder that “God is at work in you,” inviting us to notice God’s presence and activity in our everyday lives. Through questions of stewardship and discipleship, Deacon Siburg encourages us to wonder what God might be doing in us, through us, and for the sake of our neighbors.

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The freedom to live, love, and serve

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RCL reflection, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 8, Year A. June 28, 2026. As we quickly approach the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence, Deacon Timothy Siburg explores how we are free to live, love, and serve today!

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The Holy Spirit is Here! What does this mean?

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RCL reflection, Pentecost Sunday, Year A. May 24, 2026. As we remember Pentecost, we can question what the Holy Spirit is up to with us today. It’s clear that God is empowering us to focus on the common good. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)

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Jesus promises abundant life for one and all!

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RCL reflection , Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A. April 26, 2026. What exactly is this life in abundance that our Good Shepherd, Jesus, promises us? And how do we obtain it? We find joy and hope in the answers to be discovered in this week’s readings. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Image: Publicdomainpictures)

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‘You shall live’

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Revised Common Lectionary reflection for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year A. March 22, 2026. God is sovereign over all things, even over the grave. God’s promise of life amid death recurs throughout this week’s lessons. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)

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‘Uff da!’ It’s Lent again!

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RCL reflection for the First Sunday in Lent, Year A. February 22, 2026. It’s Lent, and Christians worldwide seek to return to God, reorienting our lives and priorities. As our weary souls look at this sinful, weary world, the Temptation of Jesus is a good place to start. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)

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We are fishers of people

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Revised Common Lectionary reflection for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A. January 25, 2026. Epiphany is the season of new understandings and revelations. This week we learn the special way that Jesus wants us to participate in his mission for the world — by being “fishers of people.” Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)

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Christmas – with the highest highs, lowest lows

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RCL reflection, First Sunday after Christmas, Year A. Dec. 28, 2025. All is not calm and bright for our Holy Family, fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod. Fear and conflict certainly reflects the broken world Jesus came to save. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Image: Creative Commons)