Since Jesus is all about shedding light, I think it’s fair to warn you that I read and processed today’s gospel in light of this past week’s democratic debate and the news. My disclaimer is: Such things may have influenced the tone of this week’s...
Ah, the Samaritan Woman, a classic tale that clearly demonstrates God’s MO or mode of operation. God’s MO is worth studying. It has been consistent for thousands of years and demonstrates just how capable and infinitely resourceful God is. At the time our gospel story unfolds,...
We’re going to suppose that on the particular night we just read about Nicodemus couldn’t sleep because he was so moved by his thoughts. Anyone here ever lose sleep because of what you think? In many cases, when we have restless thoughts, it’s a call to...
I think it’s safe to say that Jesus himself found temptation unpleasant. After all, he authored and taught The Lord’s Prayer which clearly states, “Lead us not into temptation, deliver us from evil/ the evil one.” In Genesis, the first couple was tempted and failed....
Today, Jesus once again models what Christians might do. Jesus was a leader. He chose who he took with him (Peter,James and his brother John). He wasn’t dragged off by supposed friends out to peer pressure him into getting drunk or something worse. Jesus led...
Hi, thanks for visiting our new church website ? I’m Pastor Nancy Brody, and like you, am a newcomer to Messiah. No one stumbles upon a church home (or website), but is led to find it by God’s Holy Spirit. That’s how I recently became the new...