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A Simple Lesson in Stewardship

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B, July 26, 2015
What do bread and stewardship have to do with each other? Check out this week’s lectionary reflection for our thoughts. You’ll also find ideas for worship and for time with youth and children. (Photo: Steve Cadman, ,Creative Commons)

We Can Afford to be Generous

“Generosity is a form of trust,” says pastor and author Brian Zahnd. “This is why Jesus constantly tells us not to worry about scarcity, but to trust in God. We are not limited to a finite, zero-based, closed-system universe.” Check out this compelling reflection–especially in light of the gospel lesson for this coming Sunday (9th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B). Photo: Erik Fitzpatrick, Creative Commons

Bread, Water, and Signs of God

Lectionary Reflection for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, July 29, 2012

Where do you see signs of Jesus in your daily life? Start simple. Think small. Even bread and water can point you to God.