The Silver is Mine and the Gold is Mine

Preacher: Nate Hosler Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 When you read the tasting notes of high-quality (or perhaps pretentious) coffee or cheese, the taster will make observations that are often hard for the untrained person (like myself) to fully appreciate. Hints of this chocolate. Smokey. Fruity-forward.  I grew up in a Bible-forward family. In…

Joy, or, You Brood of Vipers – Third Sunday of Advent

Lectio Divina Led by Jennifer Hosler Isaiah 12:1-6; Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 This is the third Sunday of Advent. Traditionally, the theme for this Sunday is Joy. Joy or rejoice is seen throughout several of our lectionary scriptures.   For our candle lighting, we read a passage from Isaiah, which is read today in…