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Doubt, Belief, and Life in Jesus’ Name

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Second Sunday of Easter Lectionary Reflection, April 7, 2013
What do doubt, belief, and life in the name of Christ have in common? A lot! This Sunday’s gospel reading offers rich material to consider why it matters that we continue to gather, to tell the stories of faith, and to encounter Jesus. (Photo by Christine Matthews. Thanks!)

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Lavish

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Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year C, March 17, 2013
Mary and Judas have a thing or two to teach us about stewardship and trusting in God’s good provision. Which character do you relate to in this strange, short story? (Photo by Wonderlane. Thanks!)

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A Gracious Plenty

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Lectionary Reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 10, 2013
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.

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Hold to Hope, Pursue Patience, and Cling to Christ

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Lectionary Reflection for the Third Sunday in Lent, March 3, 2013
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!)

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Fear, Faith, & Where We Belong

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Second Sunday in Lent Lectionary Reflection, February 24, 2013
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!)

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A Call to Identity and Action

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Lectionary Reflection for the First Sunday in Lent, February 17, 2013
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!)

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Changed

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Transfiguration of our Lord Lectionary Reflection, February 10, 2013

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.

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Putting Words in Your Mouth

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Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Lectionary Reflection, February 3, 2013

Not unlike Jeremiah, God has put words in the mouths of modern disciples. And like Jesus, speaking those words may not always be the popular thing to do. With love, however, all things are possible. Are you ready to open your mouth and speak? (Photo by Alisha Vargas)