Cynthia Lapp

Why Church?

October 20, 2024
I Thessalonians 5:12-22; Job 38:1-7, (34-41); Mark 10:35-45
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Why Church? It is a question that the youth discussed a few weeks ago when they met. It is a question that Menno Media is asking youth across the country. […]

Inheritance

October 13, 2024
Mark 10:17-31
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The way Mark’s gospel tells it, Jesus is just about to leave on his last journey; his ultimate destination is Jerusalem. A person runs up, and gets in Jesus’ way. […]

A Free Earth

September 22, 2024
Luke 4:16-21; Romans 8:20-21
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Ever since the creation of the world God’s eternal power and divine nature, invisible though they are, have been seen and understood through the things God has made. (Romans 1:20) […]

Revealing Glory

September 15, 2024
Psalm 19:1-6; John 2:1-11
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The heavens herald your glory, O God. Glory, it is one of those words we don’t use often in every day speech though I do have a friend who regularly […]

Curious Questions

August 25, 2024
John 6
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It was around the time of our second Passover season with Jesus. We always look forward to Passover, gathering with family to remember and retell one of the stories that […]

Reconciliation Work

August 18, 2024
Mark 7:24-30
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Last week was the last Sunday of our Anabaptism at 500 series – looking at the center of our faith, life and work. I was scheduled to preach but was […]

Jesus is the Center of Our Faith

July 07, 2024
Mark 6:1-13
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We have an engaging Seekers class happening this season. Eight people plus Josue and I, have been meeting to talk about Anabaptism and living out faith. At one of our […]

The Power of Small

June 23, 2024
Mark 4:26-34
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It is serendipitous to have this parable about sowing seeds when we are also celebrating sewing comforters. The cleverness of this homonym, sew/sow, may not work in other languages but […]

Living Pride

June 09, 2024
Mark 3:20-35
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Once Jesus’ ministry really gets going, like after the very first healing he performs, crowds of people constantly follow him, at least that’s the way Mark’s gospel tells it. Jesus […]

Think Green, Act Local

April 21, 2024
Psalm 23; I John 3:16-24
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It is a beautiful spring morning. I can hear birds chirping, squirrels chattering and scolding. A perfect day for Earth Day activities or to protest the vote for millions and […]