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iCLT News I Wonder . . . the Emmaus Road
I Wonder . . the Emmaus Road “Stay with us. And Jesus stayed with them…” Luke 24:29 With these words we left the Emmaus Road story that framed the Winter Delegate Assembly. We took with us the broken pieces in the form of clay shards. I wonder how Jesus has stayed with you in the…
iCLT News – Psalms 20
Psalms 20 It was a busy month for me, and I was particularly blessed to celebrate my marriage with friends from far and near! Less important, but still significant, was a celebration of my graduation from seminary (I finished my coursework in the fall but was glad to participate in some celebrations with my class…
iCLT News Jesus, be the center
Jesus, be the center. Recently I was creating treasure maps with the youth. If Jesus is the treasure, or center, what has helped you find the treasure? What people or places, scriptures or songs have led you toward Jesus? What paths have you taken? What deserts and bogs have you encountered? Who has journeyed with…
Confused Old Farmer in Confusing Times
Confused Old Farmer in Confusing Times I have often pondered this mysterious thing my 94-year-old father-in-law did three months before he died. In the last few years of his life, little made sense: Alzheimer’s. Conversation with him was nigh unto impossible. He never even mentioned his beloved horses—stories that he had repeated often over the…
iCLT News: I Am Right, You Are Wrong Or Am I Wrong And You Are Right?
I Am Right, You Are Wrong Or Am I Wrong And You Are Right? This question plagues not only the church, but the world and society as a whole. Perspectives and opinions are so varied it’s a wonder we can have community at any level. My mother once shared a thought with me that caused…
iCLT News – Jesus at the Center
On February 24, iCLT met for a whole day to debrief after Winter Delegate Assembly, and to take the next step in defining our role and mission as iCLT. We felt to led to embrace iCLT’s mission as calling us to put Jesus at the center. That immediately put the song, Jesus, Be the Centre…
Report/el informe: Gilliam & Associates for VMC
In August 2022, Virginia Mennonite Conference sought consultation with Gilliam & Associates in regards to our leadership crisis, widespread mistrust, and pain within our family. From December 2-10, Craig Gilliam and Betty Johnson traveled to all 8 districts hosting listening circles. This report is the compilation of their findings. En agosto de 2022, la Conferencia…
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The Cow Knew the Path A visitor to worship asked my friend, “Tell me, what are Mennonite Churches like.” “Well,” he responded, “If you’ve been to one Mennonite Church, you’ve been to one Mennonite Church.” After the laughter, my friend did describe the life and mission that we walked. I think my friend could have…
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Re-Focus, Reflect, Resolve As the year has drawn to a close and you look at the possibilities ahead of you, what is it that seems impossible? What has the Lord called you to do that appears far beyond your ability to achieve? You may not see how it could ever work out, but God does….
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This past May I had the privilege of spending time in Israel/Palestine. Two sites we visited were the Church of the Nativity and the Shepherds’ Field in Bethlehem. Different images now come to mind when I read the Nativity narratives in Matthew and Luke. However, the message remains the same. God has come to us!…