Responding to the Reign of Christ – Drew Tucker reflects on our language around God’s influence in our lives and presence in our environment. Care for Creation Commentary on the Common Lectionary  Readings for Reign of Christ (Christ the King) Sunday, Year B (2021, 2024) Daniel 7:9-10, 12-14 Psalm 93 Revelation 1:4b-8 John 18:33-37 “I’mRead More →

The Story of Bartimaeus – Dennis Ormseth reflects on the social, economic, political, and cosmological features of the Gospel. Care for Creation Commentary on the Common Lectionary  Readings for Sunday October 23-29, Year B (2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalm 126 Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 10:46-52 Most Lutheran congregations will observe Reformation Day on thisRead More →

Marriage, Family, and the Community of Creation – Dennis Ormseth reflects on the profound mutuality between male and female in creation. Care for Creation Commentary on the Common Lectionary  Readings for Sunday October 2-8, Year B (2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) 1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalm 34:1-8 Ephesians 4:25 – 5:2 John 6:35, 41-51 This Sunday’s gospel readingRead More →