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November 2008
The news that a trusted leader has disappointed us through personal or moral failure grieves us. We hurt when we learn of disintegrating marriages, sexual sin, or even criminal activity. Often, that grief plays out in multiple forms – shock, sorrow, outrage, disappointment, and fear.
A homecoming weekend celebration attended by some 200 people marked both 100 years and the final service of Arelee (Sask.) MB Church, June 27–29.
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Responses from denominational leaders concerning Jim Holm’s resignation as president of MBBS
by ContributorPresident Jim Holm’s resignation in August was difficult for everyone at Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary because of the key level of trust placed in him. Jim informed the board of his extramarital relationship and offered his resignation. The board acted quickly and appropriately in accepting that resignation.
Just like other Christian jargon, the word miracle has different meanings to different groups of people.
Lord Save Us From Your Followers: Why is the Gospel of Love Dividing Society?
Author: Dan MerchantThe question of Christianity’s relationship to culture is an old one with no shortage of differing viewpoints. Are we to flee from it? Subvert it from within? Take it over for Jesus? None of the above?A Usable Past? A Story of Living and Thinking Vocationally at the MarginsAuthor: Paul PeacheyAt age 90, Paul Peachey looks back over his life in A Usable Past? and attempts to make sense of the twists and turns in his journey.
Eduardo Silupu and Graciela Cordova were accompanied by three teammates from New Life Church for a day of community evangelism. As they passed by a house, they heard a 12-year-old girl call out to them. She was persistent and begged them to come inside her home.
Yarrow cemeteryAuthor: Ray Harris Poetry
The U.S. MB conference met in Hillsboro, Kan., July 26–27 under the theme, “Transition Point: From a proud past to a promising future.” The timing of the convention coincided with the 100-year anniversary of Tabor College, the first MB institution of higher education in the United States.
In this short text in the book of Acts, Luke reports a miracle. It’s the resurrection of Dorcas, who was part of the Christian community in Joppa, a city that today is part of Tel-Aviv and is one of the oldest city-ports of the eastern Mediterranean world. Dorcas is apparently a well-to-do woman – perhaps even the widow of a sea captain.
ranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad met with Jewish, Muslim, Quaker, and Mennonite leaders at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York, September 25, to discuss the role of religion in responding to global challenges and building peace between societies. This was the fourth time since 2006 that American religious leaders have met with the Iranian leader at his request.
The MB Herald welcomed Sandra Crux as Ontario regional correspondent Oct. 6. In her newly created position, Sandra will ensure that the province receives high quality, comprehensive editorial coverage in our magazine.
Pourquoi Dieu qui est l’auteur des lois naturelles se plairait-il à les transgresser au profit de miracles?
“Do you believe someone can be healed of AIDS?” That was the question a discouraged doctor asked my elderly pastor friend during a seminar exploring how western medicine and “faith healing” could work together to combat a deadly disease.