Browsing Blezard, Sharron
Peace, Walls, and Fractured-Faith Forecasting
Lectionary Reflection
August 15, 2010, 12th Sunday after Pentecost
“Something there is that doesn’t love a wall” says the narrator in Robert Frost’s poem “Mending Wall.” Could that “something” be the gospel? We humans build walls that Jesus is in the business of shattering, but there is still pain and cost. How do we preach this text without throwing up additional walls?
“Ready, Set, Go!”
Lectionary Reflection
11th Sunday after Pentecost, August 8, 2010
As Christians, we need not live our lives steeped in fear and anxiety about what may happen. Instead we are called to be ready, to fully invest in faithful discipleship, and to live the good news so that all may see and know the love of God in Christ Jesus.
Lessons from a Happy Closet ala Audrey: Round Two
‘Just Living’ Blog
Our blogger still aspires to simplify her wardrobe ala Audrey Hepburn’s classic style. Progress is happening, but even this aspect of “closet” stewardship is more process than destination.
Be Ye Neither Hot nor Cold—Just Air-Conditioned!
‘Just Living’ Blog
Summertime…and the living is, well hot and humid. Instead of cranking the AC a few degrees cooler, our blogger is turning the thermostat up and considering the impact of being cool on the planet and her neighbors.
Problematic Preaching about Bigger Barns
Lectionary Reflection
August 1, 2010, 10th Sunday after Pentecost
How do we preach about the freedom in Christ that allows us to fling wide the barn doors and let go of our “stuff” and resources? This week’s text from Luke’s gospel offers a fine albeit problematic opportunity for the preacher who is willing to take some risks.
Minimalist VBS?
‘Just Living’ Blog
Does VBS have to be a costly, lavish production in order to share God’s love and pass on the faith? No way! Try a Minimalist’s VBS, and you will be pleasantly surprised.
Daily Bread: Enough for you, for the Community, and for the World
Lectionary Reflection for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, July 25, 2010
What does the petition “Give us each day our daily bread” mean to the individual disciple and to the Body of Christ? This week’s gospel offers a good opportunity to reflect on these words, on stewardship, and on the concept of “enough.”
Dis-attachment: Lessons from a 20 pound Puppy with Separation Anxiety
A cosmic canine caper causes our blogger to rethink her attachment to possessions. Read on to find out how the dog ate, among other things, the couch, a shoe, clothes, stuffed animals, and organic cotton sheets.
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 29
‘Just Living’ Blog
Only one more day left for the SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge, and our blogger is feeling a little food stamp fatigue and a whole lot of gratitude when everything is put into perspective. Do you what the average income is worldwide? Read on to find out.
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 28
‘Just Living’ Blog
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 28
Our blogger is thinking about all the leftovers in her fridge, so today she shares some of her favorite ways to help the hungry and one really good book!
