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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13: 1-3 If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but…
“Lovers and Fools: But Who?” Matthew 16:13-16 Sacred Reading: Excerpt from “A Great Wagon” by Rumi Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN March 11, 2018 My 3 year old has now entered into the development stage of asking the question, “Why?” Children love to ask the question, “Why?” Why is the sky blue? Why are there…
“Lovers and Fools: Still on the Chase” Genesis 17: 1- 17 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN March 4, 2018 Our Lenten theme is “Lovers and Fools”. As I have shared, Ash Wednesday (the beginning of the Lenten season) this year fell on Valentine’s Day. Easter (the conclusion of the Lenten season) will fall on April…
“Lovers and Fools: Unlikely Bed Buddies” Hosea 2:16-18 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN February 18, 2018 Welcome to the first Sunday of Lent. Lent officially began last Wednesday. In addition to the lovely Taize service that we had that night, I participated for the first time in what is called “Ashes on the Go” with…
“Turning Points” Mark 9: 2- 9 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN February 11, 2018 In the past year, it seems like there has been a lot of “breaking news”. Breaking news with wildfires; breaking news with mudslides; breaking news with earthquakes; breaking news with mass shootings. But for once, I would love to turn on…
“The Witness of Religion in an Age of Fear” Numbers 14: 7 – 9; Hindu Teaching from Swami Vivekanada Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN February 4, 2018 This morning I would like to explore the topic of “fear”. I am going to ask a series of questions about fear. I invite you to respond honestly.…
“The God We Get” Matthew 25: 14-30 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN January 28, 2018 Today’s parable is often referred to as “the terrible tale of the talents”. It paints a picture that seems incongruous with Jesus’ stand on “the least of these”. It implies injustice and inequality that most of us find difficult to…
NEVER SAY THAT AGAIN There is a very provocative Scriptural reference in Ezekiel. Chapter 18, verses 1-3. The Jews are in captivity. In that dilemma a proverb is getting a big play. “The fathers have eaten sour grapes, but the children’s teeth are set on edge.” The children are blaming the parents for their…
“Just Let Me Dream” Luke 4: 16-21 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN January 14, 2018 An old man, frail and sickly, lay in bed — his body a wrinkled heap. His wife tended to his needs as best she could. She fed him thimbles full of clear broth, mopped beads of sweat from his brow.…