Kin(g)dom Living

Kin(g)dom Living: Jesus, the Party Animal

Sacred Writings: Matthew 22: 1- 14; Sutta Nipata 1.18 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV DMIN February 12, 2017 As I was recovering from surgery last month, I reflected on a story that the late great Dr. Fred Craddock once told. I went to see a lady in our church who was facing surgery.  I went to see…

Kin(g)dom Living: The Extravagant Sower

Scripture: Matthew 13: 1- 9, 18 – 23 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN February 5, 2017 A farmer sows seed with wild abandon.  (Sprinkle seed.) As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path.  (Put lit candle on sand.)  Some fell on rocks.  (Put lit candle on rocks.)  Other seed fell among thorns.…

Kin(g)dom Living: Jesus for President

Scripture: Matthew 25: 34 – 40 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN January 29, 2017 There’s a story about a brand new Senior Minister who was going to preach in his new church for the first time.   The Senior Minister arrived at the church 30 minutes before the congregants came.  He dressed as a “homeless” person. Only…