Category Archives: Reflection

Lazarus: The Man with Two Lives

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Scottrick

Bulletin for this Biblical Characterization Vignette: Bulletin-04-30-2023 Easter 4 YA Author’s note:  Many years ago when I was a youth, I watched an immensely impactful video by a United Methodist Actor (I wish I had been in the audience!)  It … Continue reading →

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Emmaus Again; April 23, 2023 Third Sunday of Easter

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Scottrick

Order of Worship for this Reflection can be found here: Bulletin-04-23-2023 Easter 3 YA Scripture Reference: Luke 24:13-35 Let us pray: Open our eyes, O Resurrected One, that we may see, and in seeing, live and move and have our … Continue reading →

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Good Friday Reflection on “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani”

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Scottrick

Matthew 27:45-46: 45 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. 46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli,[a] lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).[b] Let us pray: Now, O … Continue reading →

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A Matthean Story

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Scottrick

Bulletin/order of worship for the following reflection: Bulletin-04-02-2023 Palm YA Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 Let us pray: Now, O Lord, calm us into quietness.  Take us to that place within You that heals, listens, and molds our longings and passions, our … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Testimony

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Scottrick

Bulletin for this Wednesday Lenten Evening Prayer Reflection: Bulletin-03-15-2023 Lenten SeriesYA Let us pray: Living Water; fill our thirsty souls. In the divine silence of our souls, help us, O Spirit Wisdom, to discern the calling of our Lord’s voice, … Continue reading →

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Putting on a Transitional Lens

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Scottrick

Order of Worship for the following reflection: Bulletin-TL 02-26-2023 YA L1 Scriptures: Psalm 32, Matthew 4:1-11 Let us pray: God of Springtime, let your Holy Spirit breathe insight and understanding into these ancient texts for our contemporary time. Amen.          … Continue reading →

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Pitching a Tent Among Us

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Scottrick

Traditional Order of Worship to accompany this reflection: Bulletin-02-19-2023 Transfiguration YA Let us pray: Holy One, may the words that I craft and the thoughts and feelings they engender honor you.  May your Holy Spirit intervene if needed, ensuring the … Continue reading →

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Mirrors of God

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Scottrick

Traditional Style Worship used with the following reflection: NVPC Bulletin-TL 02-05-2023 YA E5 Scriptures: Matthew 5:13-20 Let us pray: Holy Creator, the words that I craft, the thoughts and feelings they engender, are meant to honor you.  May your Holy … Continue reading →

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Beauty First, Then Salt and Light

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Scottrick

Bulletin for traditional reformed worship for this reflection: Bulletin-01-29-2023 E4 YA Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16 Let us pray: In the divine silence of our souls, help us, O Spirit Wisdom, to discern the calling of our Lord’s voice, that, with you, … Continue reading →

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Bearing the Light in Challenging Times

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Scottrick

Bulletin for this Reflection: Bulletin-01-08-2023 E YA Scriptures: Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12 Let us pray: In the divine silence of our souls, help us, O Spirit Wisdom, to discern the calling of our Lord’s voice, that, with you, we may … Continue reading →

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