[Let God be God – we have enough workers] re[June], [Reverse the direction of change]re[June], [Questionable hermeneutics]reJune, [Diversity of political thought necessary]re[June], [Christians and unions have a lot in common]re[June], …
August 2008
Twenty-five years and many pounds ago, I was on a competitive synchronized swimming team. As a teen, every aspect of “synchro” appealed to me: the music, the sequins, the camaraderie, …
In early May, Cornerstone Community Church, Virgil, Ont., sent a short-term mission team to Burundi, Rwanda, Congo, and Uganda. The eight participants returned transformed, carrying with them many lessons out …
As one of the prophets of postmodernism, Yeats wasn’t writing about the state of the MB conference in Canada in 2008, but his commentary should resonate with us. We along …
A new approach to creation care is being explored in Peru’s mangrove forest by Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA).
Image: A Journal of the Arts and ReligionEditor: Gregory WolfeI felt embarrassed about the barebones sanctuary as I attended a service in a Mennonite church far from my home. Meeting …
I was in my fifties when I realized – or learned from observing others of my generation – that the best way to visually trick away the sometimes depressing appearance …
I’m looking for “Jesus laughed” – the verse in the Bible that tells me Jesus had a sense of humour. Is there a funny Jesus? When we read “Jesus wept” …
That there is “a fair bit of dissatisfaction” among its members and supporters over the “unwieldiness” of an organization that takes a minimum of six months to approve decisions – …
Farewell to Abe Klassen, Graeme Isbister, David Eagle Introducing Doug Dirks
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An inconvenienced truth (or “Why I don’t own a lawnmower”)
by Brad SumnerI can’t mow my lawn right now. Not because I’m physically unable to do so and not because I don’t need to. I can’t mow my lawn right now because …
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A random act of violence at the bus stop: One family’s journey towards forgiveness
by ContributorIt was Thanksgiving Day 2007. Our extended family had planned a dinner for 6 pm. The weather was bright, and the sun was warm and forgiving. My wife and I …
A team of 5 from Yarrow (B.C.) MB Church travelled to Mazatlan, Mexico in Feb. to build a house for a couple whose previous home was literally falling over on …
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More international leaders contribute to ICOMB study guide
by ContributorKnowing and Living Your Faith, a commentary and study guide on the International Community of Mennonite Brethren (ICOMB) Confession of Faith released in June, is a 130-page booklet prepared by …