The ultimate goal of a disciple is both internal – to grow into the image of Christ – and external – to make disciples of all the nations. I became a believer of Jesus Christ in 1979 by reading the Word of God. King David’s words in 2 Samuel 18:33, “If only I had died instead of you,” spoken on the death of Absalom, his rebellious son, provided illumination for me.
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April 2009
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On a mission for the church to succeed
by Karla BraunAn interview with Ewald Unruh Ewald Unruh served as pastor and church planter in Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia for 13 years, and, since 1992, has been working for the Canadian…
Isaiah 53: 1-12 Years ago in a public school in southern Saskatchewan, I got into trouble with my schoolmate, Waldo. (I still think the scuffle was really his fault.) After…
Nicholas Samaras’ poem in this issue (page 2) got me thinking – not just about the wonderful truth he reveals as he moves us through his psalm, but about “then,”…
Then, the Lord heard me in the wilderness of my soul. Then, the lost place of me became clear. Then, I recognised distraction for what it is. Then, I was…
Redemption in the slums We didn’t know much about the movie Slumdog Millionaire, except that it was critically acclaimed and about a kid from the slums of Mumbai. As we…
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Put Down Your Sword: Answering the Gospel Call to Creative Nonviolence
by ReviewerJohn Dear
Put Down Your Sword: Answering the Gospel Call to Creative Nonviolence
Father John Dear’s latest collection of essays, journal entries, and reflections on creative nonviolence is a thought-provoking call to reject war and become people of nonviolence. Dear is an internationally respected peacemaker, teacher, writer, Jesuit priest, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee… Five years ago, Willow Park (MB) Church in Kelowna launched its first early-spring youth rally. It was a hit, and each year kept growing. Then, last year, the organizers ran…
“If you had told me seven years ago that my passion for sports and ministry is actually ministry, I’d think you were crazy!” That’s how Jack O’Halloran, the man responsible…
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Global Neighbors: Christian Faith and Moral Obligation in Today’s Economy
by ReviewerDouglas A. Hicks and Mark Valeri
Global Neighbors: Christian Faith and Moral Obligation in Today’s Economy
What do Bono, Margaret Thatcher, and Martin Luther King Jr. have in common? All used the Good Samaritan as a persuasive narrative for their activism, their actions, and their decisions. And they are not alone… Paraguayan Mennonites you might meet at Assembly 15 Could you imagine leaving your family and your home and setting off for the heart of South America, never knowing when you…
Mike Janzen Trio
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Mike Janzen has accompanied Steve Bell for several years in a variety of ways, enough to establish himself as an accomplished keyboardist and arranger, but his first studio album further displays his broadening musical skills as a jazz writer and band leader…Churches celebrate unity among believers and God’s faithfulness with anniversary remembrance. Recently, two MB churches celebrated landmark anniversaries. Dalhousie Community Church, Calgary, “sprang out of the strong vision of a…
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The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible
by Ryan DueckScot McKnight
The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible
McKnight’s The Blue Parakeet is the latest addition to the growing collection of popular writings recommending a narrative approach to Scripture. For McKnight, Scripture is the story of God’s activity in history…
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