Rejecting the Paradigm of Domination – Dennis Ormseth reflects on what it means to bring an “image of God” to creation. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany, Year A (2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Psalm 119:33-40 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 Our interpretationRead More →
Choosing Life – Dennis Ormseth reflects on the whole creation being aware of how people choose. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, Year A (2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 119:1-8 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37 As we continue to mine the readings of theseRead More →
Our Help Is in the Name of the LORD – Tom Mundahl reflects on trusting in the One who made heaven and earth. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, Year A (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 119:1-8 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37Read More →
Meeting the “Creational Need” of Nature – Dennis Ormseth reflects on salt and light. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Year A (2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12) Psalm 112:1-9 (10) 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16) Matthew 5:13-20 As the reading of the Sermon onRead More →
We Are Epiphany Communities – Tom Mundahl reflects on being salt for the Earth and bearing light for the world. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Year A (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12) Psalm 112:1-9 (10) 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16) Matthew 5:13-20Read More →
Empowered in God’s Love for the Creation – Dennis Ormseth reflects on earth-honoring faith. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, Year A (2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Micah 6:1-8 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Matthew 5:1-12 “Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the Lord, and youRead More →
Unanimous Approval of Mountains, Hills, and the Foundations of the Earth – Tom Mundahl reflects on what happens when we turn around and get new minds. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, Year A (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Micah 6:1-8 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 1:18-31Read More →
Needing New Nets: Fishing for People in a Creation-Crisis Age – Leah Schade reflects on what empty nets tell us today. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, Year A (2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Isaiah 9:1-4 Psalm 27:1, 4-9 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Matthew 4:12-23 Sardines! Carp! Comb-fish! Biny-fish! EveryRead More →
Christian Care for Creation Will Address Chemical Spills – Tom Mundahl reflects on mending torn nets, community, and creation. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, Year A (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Isaiah 9:1-4 Psalm 27:1, 4-9 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Matthew 4:12-23 It was notRead More →
Droplets of Paradox: The Ripples of Our Baptismal Calling – Leah Schade reflects on the “foolishness” of creation care ministry. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, Year A (2017, 2020, 2023, 2026) Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-11 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1:29-42 The texts assigned for thisRead More →