Revised Common Lectionary reflection, 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Reformation Sunday, Year A. October 25, 2026. Deacon Timothy Siburg reflects.
We are not alone, and it’s not all up to us
Revised Common Lectionary reflection for Reformation Sunday, Year C. October 28, 2025. In our troubled times, we may find comfort from a key Reformation theme – one that accompanied Martin Luther in his perilous journey: God is always with us, guiding us and comforting us. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
No ‘paradise pie in the sky’ king for Christians
RCL Lectionary Reflection, Reign of Christ, Year C, November 24, 2019
Even as he hung there dying at the hands of Empire and the religious leaders of his day, Jesus was still loving others and showing mercy, kingly qualities indeed. This week’s lesson ends with the thief’s request to be remembered. Jesus responds, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” We do not, however, have to wait until we’re dying to be with Jesus in “paradise.” (Photo: Chip Simons, Creative Commons)
Why reformation is good stewardship
RCL Reflection for October 27, 2019.
Are you ready to preach about the importance of ongoing reformation and the need for change? The unchanging love and grace of God serves as an anchor and north star to help us weather change and work for reformation. (Photo: Robert Couse-Baker, Creative Commons)
A Spectacular Splash of Stewardship
Narrative Lectionary Reflection for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year Three, August 13, 2017
Go ahead! Make a big splash this week as you recall your baptism and give thanks for the gift of water. We are stewards of this gift of Baptism insomuch as we embrace—however imperfectly and haltingly—the life of discipleship that is walked by faith. We don’t take our baptism lightly or for granted, and we remember it daily and desire this gift for others. (Photo: Paul Varuni, Creative Commons)
Be Still, Steward!
The Reign of Christ, Year C, November 20, 2016
It is an act of stewardship to stop our excessive “doing” and spend time “being” with God. It is not easy to slow down, and it is certainly countercultural in our over-scheduled, multi-tasking culture, but making dedicated time to focus on God is essential to our overall well-being. (Photo: Leland Francisco, Creative Commons
Freedom? What Freedom?
Reformation Sunday, Year C, October 30, 2016
Forget the vain promises of the world, the polarizing pander of candidates for public office, and the bootstraps mentality of contemporary culture. Real freedom is found only in deep relationship with God and with God’s people. (Photo: Osajus, Creative Commons)
