Sacrifice / Freedom / Obedience / Water – Emily Meyer encourages us to follow the lead of Indigenous Water Protectors – and young people around the country – so that future generations can offer one another a cup of cool water. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday June 26 –Read More →
Living in Promises and Hope – Tom Mundahl reflects on land and the struggle to “till (serve) and keep” it to this day. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Second Sunday in Lent, Year A (2017, 2020, 2023, 2026)Genesis 12:1-4aPsalm 121Romans 4:1-1, 13-17John 3:1-17 As we move from theRead More →
The Spirit is the Giver and Sustainer of Life, All of Life – Dennis Ormseth reflects on how these things can be. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Second Sunday in Lent, Year A (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2026)Genesis 12:1-4aPsalm 121Romans 4:1-5, 13-17John 3:1-17 Our first reading for theRead More →
On Contentiously Communing with God for Planetary Well-Being – Amy Carr reflects on a deeper asking, searching, knocking. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday July 24-30, Year C (2022, 2025) Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138 Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19) Luke 11:1-13 As you’ve become aware of the catastrophic consequences of ourRead More →
Hospitality in Many Forms – Kris Litman-Koon explores how hospitality is displayed in our lectionary readings, and how ecological hospitality today connects us to these biblical concepts. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday July 17-23, Year C (2022, 2025) Genesis 18:1-10a Psalm 15 Colossians 1:15-28 Luke 10:38-42 As weRead More →
Turning Around and Rethinking the “Royal Theology” of Our Time – Tom Mundahl reflects on the appeal of kingdom, power, and exceptionalism. Care for Creation Commentary on the Common Lectionary Readings for the Second Sunday of Lent, Year B (2018, 2021, 2024) Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Psalm 22:23-31 Romans 4:13-25 Mark 8:31-38 As we move fromRead More →