Reflections from Round Hill

In-reach and outreach: two words that describe the rhythm of Christian life. Another way of saying, "Love your neighbor as you love yourself." Thanks for listening! Find out more at roundhillcommunitychurch.org

Endurance is not only for high performance athletes. Endurance is the energy of God that helps us to sustain faith over the course of an entire human lifetime. Thanks for listening! Find out more at roundhillcommunitychurch.org

Communities of faith work for justice, and practice spiritual disciplines, offer spiritual care...and tell stories. By telling the stories of our faith we gain strength and courage to shape the world with love. Thanks for listening! Find out more at roundhillcommunitychurch.org

We’re often quick to offer a “bless you” to people. But what would it mean if we took that idea to another level and really took it as our directive from God to bless others on a regular basis? What would it look like to bless others as a congregation or even at work? We’ll hear what the scriptures have to say about this and get some ideas from others who are in the business of blessing!   Thanks...

This morning, we continue our look at the book "Deeply Woven Roots" by Gary Gunderson and discuss how the strength to accompany can empower us to love deeply and more fully embrace our truest selves.  Thanks for listening! Find out more at roundhillcommunitychurch.org

"Let us pray": these words invite us to open ourselves to the holy in the ordinary and usher us into the mystery of God. Three little words that promise so much! Thanks for listening! Find out more at roundhillcommunitychurch.org

We like to say that it's better to give than to receive. But what if the life of Jesus teaches us that in order to be a great giver, we may have to learn first how to be a great receiver? Thanks for listening! Find out more at roundhillcommunitychurch.org

The Magi got lost! But only for a short while. They found their way to Jesus and brought him their unique and precious gifts, not forgetting to give him the best gift of all: their love. Thanks for listening! Find out more at roundhillcommunitychurch.org

At Christmas, we celebrate the coming of the Light, as referenced in John chapter 1. In his life, Jesus asked his followers to be and share that light with others. But what would it mean to live in the light in our lives? How do we do that? I'll share a few stories of people who have done it/are doing it. Merry Christmas Thanks for listening! Find out more at roundhillcommunitychurch.org

Star of wonder in the night sky...each year we look for more light in the darkest of days. On Christmas Eve we celebrate the light and life of God, in us, with us, and for us. Thanks for listening! Find out more at roundhillcommunitychurch.org

The God of surprises was alive and at large in the drama of the first Christmas, and continues to work in unexpected ways through the lives of faithful people. Thanks for listening! Find out more at roundhillcommunitychurch.org

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Jesus said to his first followers: "Be compassionate as God is compassionate." Maybe that's the only mission statement we'll ever need! Thanks for listening! Find out more at roundhillcommunitychurch.org

When we want to make a difference for the better in the world, words offer an immediate and accessible way to offer help and healing. Thanks for listening! Find out more at roundhillcommunitychurch.org

We all need a little help from time to time. And it's humility that helps compassion to be one of the world's greatest forces for good. Thanks for listening! Find out more at roundhillcommunitychurch.org

Finally, we are at the part of our series on Compassion where we talk about “action.” But as we delve into giving compassionate care to others, Jesus reminds us that vulnerability is an essential part of compassionate action. In our text this week, the disciples are awkward and don’t seem to understand. Jesus shows them that you have to be compassionate to yourself before the “doing” of authentic...

We are called to love the world as God loves the world: but that journey also involves reaching out to ourselves with care and compassion. Thanks for listening! Find out more at roundhillcommunitychurch.org

Jesus started his ministry by making compassion the first piece of a grand puzzle, which we are still creating today! Thanks for listening! Find out more at roundhillcommunitychurch.org

Compassion can be warm and tender, and it can be fierce and persistent. As we begin a fresh sermon series, Compassion Finds a Way , we'll take a close look this week at how this unique expression of love can overcome enormous obstacles. Thanks for listening! Find out more at roundhillcommunitychurch.org