The former executive director of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Manitoba say adults from an Old Order Mennonite group whose children were seized when assault charges were laid against 13 adults …
October 2013
A Guide to Governing Charities Author: Ted Hull “Charities are not entirely unlike owning a dog.” With a little editorial help Hull’s thesis statement could have avoided the double negative, …
I’m sure the presentations, workshops, and hallway discussions generated at this month’s study conference on human sexuality will be multiplied through many more conversations over the coming months. There are …
Strangers Next Door: Immigration, Migration and Mission by: J.D. Payne For too long, much of the North American church has held the misconception that mission is all about travelling to …
It’s so easy to complain. Last January, as I sat in Phoenix, Ariz., away from the damp B.C. coast, I had an opportunity to rest, read, and write. My husband …
Parenting in the Pew: Guiding Your Children into the Joy of Worship Author: Robbie Castleman I love to have my children in church with me. The suggestion that’s unusual makes …
Grantham MB, St. Catharines, Ont., celebrated 40 years of God’s faithfulness. Hafford Gospel Fellowship celebrated 25 years as a congregation in 2013 with a special service Sept. 8, 2013.
One in seven Canadians has a disability, and one in 50 children is diagnosed with autism alone: individuals and caregivers need support. Parents and leaders learned about fostering inclusion in …
Finding God: A Treasury of Conversion Stories John M. Mulder, editor Ever since that day, the cross has been central in my thinking, and the Lord Jesus my Enabler for …
St. Catharines, Ont. Every year, the Niagara region floods with Caribbean migrant workers typically employed on eight-month contracts. Churches in the Niagara region are responding to the needs of these …
Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power Author: Andy Crouch “Power is a gift.” These are the opening words of Andy Crouch’s book Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power.
Transformation is possible Re “It’s a new day” (Editorial, September). In regard to Laura Kalmar’s editorial on reparative therapy, I believe another side of the story needs to be told. …
It’s Jets hockey season in our house again. I’ll admit we were part of the excitement two years ago when the team returned to Winnipeg after more than a decade. …
According to Scripture, there are many ways in which Christ’s atoning work is good news for every person, whatever his or her experiences. (Our word atonement comes from the Old …
Canadian girls model generosity Like most 10-year-old girls, my daughter Marissa spent several months planning her upcoming birthday party. Who would she invite? What games would the guests play? What …