With Glad and Generous Hearts – Jennifer Hosler Acts 2:42-47; Colossians 3:12-17 Our news media has the unfortunate tendency of focusing on things that go wrong. Violence, crime, oppression—these things sell papers or bring hits to websites. While these problems exist, focusing on them in the news media means that other stories do not often…
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”GOD’S KINGDOM IS HERE” OR ”ALREADY AND NOT YET”
“God’s Kingdom is Here” or “Already and Not Yet” – Jennifer Hosler Isaiah 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) This week the world is celebrating the remarkable life and work of Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday. In South Africa, he led the way for forgiveness to triumph over revenge, for choosing the path of…
Rivers Clap and Mountains Sing
Rivers Clap and Mountains Sing (Malachi 4:1-3; Psalm 98) Jennifer Hosler Of all the times I’ve had what could be called a “holy” experience, most of them have occurred outdoors. When I’ve been struck by the near presence of God, when I’ve felt wrapped in God’s love, when I’ve marveled at the beauty of…
Root-Bound
Root-Bound (Joel 2:23-32; Luke 18:9-14) Jennifer Hosler Very rarely do we hear news stories about genuine repentance. We often hear PR statements, statements regretting the fallout of actions, words that express regret for the pain caused – but often not apology and claim to wrong action. We might hear “I’m sorry that my words…
Washington City Church of the Brethren 