discipleship – Page 30

Trust, Obey, and Get the Lead Out

June 21, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

This week’s texts are both tough and meaty. Trust, obedience, or hospitality…what’s a preacher to choose? This may be one Sunday when a combo platter is in order for your sermon selection.

Life Together

June 16, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

Even with our technological advances, community is still needed and of great value. On Holy Trinity Sunday, why not consider how our Triune God models life together? (Photo by jdbradley used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

Go, Church!

June 8, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

Pentecost, Year A, June 12, 2011
Does Pentecost rank in its proper place among the “big three” Christian festivals in your context? If not, maybe it’s time to rethink the approach to this important day. (Photo by andycoan used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

The Unlikely Power of Humility

June 1, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year A, June 5, 2011
Humility is more powerful than most people imagine. For the Christian humility can help one navigate the waters of an often difficult and hostile world. This Sunday’s epistle offers the perfect opportunity to talk about this trait as leaders and disciples. (Photo used under Creative Commons License)

Do You See What I See?

May 25, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

Lectionary Reflection Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year A, May 30, 2011 In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me; because I live, you also will live. John 14:19 My youngest daughter recently saw a new optometrist for her annual eye exam. She has complained on and off […]

That was Then; This is Now

May 17, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

5th Sunday in Easter, Year A, May 22, 2011
What would your life be like if you were not a Christian? Do you remember a time before your baptism? Communicating the difference between then and now, between what was, what is, and what could be is of paramount importance in sharing the faith. Photo by Goodnight London used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!

…With Glad and Generous Hearts

May 11, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

4th Sunday of Easter, Year A, May 15, 2011
How’s your faith community doing in terms of joy and generosity? Why not use this Sunday’s texts to challenge them to look with fresh eyes at how your congregation rates in terms of having glad and generous hearts? (Photo by purplbutrfly used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

Addressing ‘Past Tense Hope’ Syndrome

May 3, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A, May 8, 2011
Like Cleopas and his companion on the Road to Emmaus, disciples today can be prone to “Past Tense Hope” Syndrome. Read on for suggestions on how to address this malady and stoke the fires of a burning heart. (Photo by Andy Coan used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

After the Parade

April 13, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

Passion/Palm Sunday, Year A, April 17, 2011
Everybody loves a parade, right? Ever wonder who picks up all the trash when the last marcher is long gone? This week Christians are reminded that Jesus picks up the refuse and sins we leave scattered in our wake. He is with us for hurrahs and heartaches, parades and pain. (Photo by Dave Bezaire & Susi Havens-Bezaire used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

A Question of Blindness

March 31, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

4th Sunday in Lent, Year A, April 3, 2011
This week’s gospel lesson invites–no compels–us to examine our own vision and blindness. How do we respond to Jesus’ words in verse 41? (Photo by AfghanistanMatters used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)