Browsing by Sharron R. Blezard
“Staying Put” Day
Our blogger explores how a “Buy No Gas” Challenge leads to larger questions of consumption and entitlement. Her conclusion? Old habits die hard, and getting out one’s walking shoes is a good response. (Photo by Jay Cuthrell used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
A Question of Blindness
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!)
You, Me, and ‘Liquid E’
3rd Sunday in Lent, Year A, March 27, 2011
What do water and evangelism have in common? What does John have to teach us in his account of Jesus and the woman at the well? Not surprisingly, there is much we can take from this story and apply to our discipleship walk.
Love, Limbo, and How Low Must We Go?
2nd Sunday in Lent, Year A, March 20, 2011
This week’s gospel contains perhaps the most “famous” verse in scripture AND its often overlooked counterpart. Just what are the limits of God’s love for the world? How do we measure and define them? Surely such love transcends the limits of limbo and human frailty! (Photo by Gil Megidish used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
You are Invited…
1st Sunday in Lent, Year A, March 13, 2011
You are invited to enter fully into Lent, to walk through the wilderness of your sin, sorrow, and suffering and to experience the presence of your Lord. Will you accept the invitation? (Photo by archer10 used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
Listen up, Disciples!
Transfiguration Sunday, Year A, March 6, 2011
Listening is hard work. Just ask Peter! If, however, we can stop long enough to really listen to each other and to God, amazing things happen. Don’t believe me? Well then, listen up. (Photo by quinn.anya used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
Hard Knocks and Heavenly Hands
Don’t worry! You are inscribed on God’s hands,and you will not be left alone in your anxiety and pain. These are words many people in our congregations need to hear. Be sure to remind them this week. (Photo by Nojhan used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
The Disciple’s Guide to Lavish Love
Valentine’s Day may be just a memory, but the disciple’s call to lavish love is an everyday reality. What does it mean to practice lavish love? Read on and see what this week’s lectionary texts have to say. (Photo by rococohobo used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
Choosing Life and Loving God
6th SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY, Year A, 2/13/11
Love is in the air, and Americans are about to spend lots of money to celebrate. What about the love of God and neighbor? Will we choose life by loving and serving God? God’s love is a whole lot more satisfying than a box of chocolates! (Photo by internets_dairy used under a Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
Salty Saints
5th Sunday After Epiphany, Year A: Feb. 6, 2011
Jesus tells his followers they are the salt of the earth but warns against losing flavor. There’s more to salt than meets the eye, so grab your salt shaker and let’s look at the lesson. (Photo by Charles Haynes used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
