There are (at least) three messages to draw from Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus.  (1) We can pay lip service to God, but unless we make a change from the inside,…

Star Sightings

January 19, 2020
When John the Baptist saw Jesus in Bethany he pointed him out as you would point out a celebrity.  Unlike celebrity star sightings, following Jesus results in a real life…
The Christmas story in the Gospel of John describes the Word, Jesus, becoming flesh.  God created light at the beginning of time and God gave light to the world a…

Suspending the Mental Models

November 10, 2019
Drawing from the Bridges Out of Poverty framework, we can see how Jesus suspended mental models of Samaritans at that time, and was able to see the Samaritan woman at…
Today's virtue is Chastity.  To be chaste is to be pure in thought and action.  This often is used in regard to sexual chastity.  The pharisees brought a woman caught…

One

September 15, 2019
MCUSA, Executive Director, Glen Guyton brings a message of unity for the church.  Jesus prayed that we all would be one in him.  We are individuals, yet we can move…

Youth MennoCon Sharing

July 21, 2019
Youth leaders, Marvin and Linda Zehr, share some of their insights from attending MennoCon 19 with the Lowville Mennonite Youth Group.  Linda shares about "The Other 90 Percent;" how to…

Carpetball Theology

June 2, 2019
Jesus prayed for his disciples and he also prayed for all who would believe; which means us today.  Jesus' prayer was for unity of all believers, but perhaps he also…
Fishing often brings with it failure; as not every trip, and certainly not every cast, brings in fish.  Peter may have felt like a failure not only in fishing but…

The Blame Game

April 28, 2019
On this first Sunday after Easter, we give testament to the resurrection of Jesus and that it does mean something in our lives by gathering together again.  Thomas had doubts…