18th December, 2009 - Posted by nwilsonadmin - 4 Comments
Away in a Manger. . . Last Sunday I was worshipping in an MCC Church, and we sang this familiar Christmas lullaby, and I was struck by the phrase, “ . . .the poor baby wakes, but Little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes . . .” The implication is that Jesus was a good, even » Read More
8th April, 2009 - Posted by nwilsonadmin - 3 Comments
The Cross April 8, 2009 Rev. Nancy Someone wrote to me a while ago, upset with MCC because we do not preach enough about “the cross.” I knew what he meant by that, and I know why that charge may be true! I spent some time thinking about it the last few » Read More
12th March, 2009 - Posted by nwilsonadmin - No Comments
I just wanted everyone to know that I am enjoying Melanie Martinez’ reflections based on Iyanla VanZant’s work, and your can get a daily subscritions (and probably previous days if you ask) from Rev. Margaret Walker at Exodus MCC in Abilene, Texas, at revmwalker@sbcglobal.net Also, I am really enjoying This I Believe, a book of » Read More
5th March, 2009 - Posted by nwilsonadmin - 7 Comments
Jerry Falwell – remember him? I was told that 2 Chronicles 7:14 was his favorite verse. I saw it yesterday on the Baptist Church billboard in Bradenton, Florida. I am paraphrasing, probably the New RSV :”If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and turn from their wicked ways; » Read More
25th February, 2009 - Posted by nwilsonadmin - 5 Comments
Tonight is Ash Wednesday. I was reminded of that early this am, seeing folks coming out of St. Martha’s on Fruitville Road, in Sarasota, near my office. And, again, when I talked to Rev. Mona West about our plans for church today. And again, and I met with the Elders for two hours this afternoon. I » Read More
13th February, 2009 - Posted by nwilsonadmin - 1 Comment
I hope everyone saw Mel White and his son Michael in Newsweek this week, talking about their upcoming appearance on “The Aamzing Race.” I loved the article, the sweet picture of them. And, Mel coming to the defense of his son’s mild rejection of Christianity as basically embarrasing, hypocritical and irrelevant. Mel has such a » Read More
22nd January, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
I wanted to share this with everyone…from Rev. Elder Diane Fisher, MCC Region 5: Dear Friends, My heart was touched when I heard the following. I am not sure who it is attributed to, but it is profound: Rosa sat, so that Martin could walk. Martin walked, so that Barack could run. Barack ran, so » Read More
7th January, 2009 - Posted by admin - 1 Comment
The Crying Cup By Reverend Pressley Sutherland Pastor-elect, Good Hope MCC, Cape Town, South Africa I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, that I may be heard. In the day of my trouble I seek the Sovereign; In the night my hand is stretched out without wearying. My soul refuses to be comforted. I » Read More
5th January, 2009 - Posted by nwilsonadmin - 1 Comment
I am at EDS today, working on my Doctorate of Ministry, along with many other MCC folks, who are here for various programs. This is a wonderful, accepting school with a great faculty. And the joy of studying with so many others from MCC is just amazing. Thirty seven years ago I was a student at » Read More
1st January, 2009 - Posted by nwilsonadmin - No Comments
It is New Year’s Day. I saw the movie, “Gran Torino” last night, which is replete with Christological significance. Incredible acting and direction. Great movie to share with friends, or to invite the church to discuss. War, peace, racism, grief, redemption, choices Then, with friends we watched the festivities in Time Square. Three minutes before midnight » Read More
