Gifts of Faith: Hope
Joshua Hosler • March 22, 2026
Faith does not spare us from grief. It gives us language for it.
2026-20
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Anna Lynn, Deacon
The Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 22, 2026
In the midst of Jesus’ toughest words, we also hear some of his most tender.
Once others understand us to be worthy of love, they can be courageous on our behalf.
To show mercy inherently involves risk.
The administration's new announcement about green cards intends to rip families apart.
What's with this weird Christian three-ness?
As we baptize Thomas today, his Aunt Molly converses with children about baptism.
Why are you staring up into heaven? You have work to do!
Choral Evensong for the Eve of the Ascension, May 13, 2026
"The idol is a collective self-deception."
In our baptism, we signed up to be martyrs.