In Pentecost, the whole creation is in process of being reconciled and incorporated into Christ. – Dennis Ormseth Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Day of Pentecost, Year B (2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Acts 2:1-21 JohnRead More →
Fire and Wind – Leah Schade reflects on letting the Pentecostal fires and the winds of the Spirit transform your congregation into a force that takes action on behalf of God’s ailing creation. Care for Creation Commentary on the Common Lectionary Readings for the Day of Pentecost, Year B (2015, 2018, 2021,Read More →
Here Am I! – Leah Schade reflects on answering the call to love and serve creation. Care for Creation Commentary on the Common Lectionary Readings for the The Holy Trinity, Year B (2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 29 Romans 8:12-17 John 3:1-17 The Isaiah text and Psalm 29Read More →
Act, and Do Not Lose Hope! – Leah Schade reflects on living in a house divided against itself. Care for Creation Commentary on the Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday June 5-11, Year B (2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Genesis 3:8-15 Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 4:13 – 5:1 Mark 3:20-35 “If aRead More →
Mighty Cedars and Impertinent Mustard Plants: Signs of the Kin-dom of God – Leah Schade reflects on every green shoot being cause for thanksgiving. Care for Creation Commentary on the Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday June 12-18, Year B (2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 2 CorinthiansRead More →
Life Outside the Garden of Goodness – Dennis Ormseth reflects on overcoming the hostilities that divide us. Care for Creation Commentary on the Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday June 5-11, Year B (2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Genesis 3:8-15 Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 4:13 – 5:1 Mark 3:20-35 “If aRead More →