Reflections for

Transfiguration Sunday, Feb 15, 2015

2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9

From the CCblogs Network

On building buildings

Feb 16, 2012 by Steve Pankey

Oh Peter, how I love thee.  You make my craziness seem normal, thank you.

In the midst of the most amazing thing he had seen to this point, the Transfiguration, Peter stops being present to the glory just long enough to say, “Master, it good for us to be here.  Let’s build three dwellings: one for Elijah, one for Moses, and one for you.”

Blogging Toward Sunday

When in doubt, listen

Mark 2:2–9

Feb 13, 2012 by David J. Lose

Preaching transfiguration can be confusing. What's this "minor festival" really about?

Living by the Word

Sunday, February 19, 2012

2 Kings 2:1–12; Mark 9:2–9

Feb 07, 2012 by David J. Lose

In my childhood one of the lessons I had to learn the hard way—and repeatedly—is that coming down is almost always more difficult than going up. Whether I was scaling a tall tree, climbing rocks or racing to the top of a ladder, the descent seemed both harder and more nerve-wracking than the ascent.

Faith Matters

Virtues of knowing

Oct 11, 2011 by Carol Zaleski

"The disciples were obviously astonished to see Christ in glory," said our pastor. He was prepared for questions about the Transfiguration. Instead, one first grader asked, "what does 'obviously' mean?"

Century Blogs

Listening to Mark's Gospel

Aug 08, 2011 by John Dart

Unlike my Century colleagues, I am not an avid book reader; I have no new history, novel or memoir to commend for our summer reading list. My spare-time reading consists mostly of seeking research gems or insights in critical biblical journals. Yes, sounds like work.

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