The prophet Isaiah appreciates breathtaking mountaintop views. In his vision, he sees the mountain of the Lord as the highest of elevations, with the nations walking up to the summit—together.
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A conversation between two Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary professors about why and how Scripture is read in worship services. Lynn Jost is professor and program director for Old Testament…
a prayer for Christ the King Sunday 2019 “The Lord sits over the flood; the Lord sits as king forever.” Psalm 29:10 “But I am among you as one who…
A reflection on Isaiah 57:15 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Morning glory to my soul Early whispers of your presence Warm the fires and near-spent coal. Morning mists dispelled and…
Lord, hear my daily prayer to Thee wherever in this world I be. Grant that every thought of mine will focus on what is pure and fine. May what…
Jesus, you come to us that we might have life abundantly. You come with us into our wounds. We open ourselves to receive the indescribable love you are pouring into…
God, you are our strength, our comfort and our sustenance. We praise You because You have given us life and breath. You, Lord, are sovereign, the Creator of the universe.…
You draw me to the light where truth abides where fellowship is sweet and fire purifies the soul. You draw me to life where joy abounds where all is…
V I E W P O I N T Recently I was involved in a group reading through The Activist Impulse: Essays on the Intersections of Anabaptism and Evangelicalism. It…
Voices of Conscience: Peace Witness in the Great War Mennonite Heritage Centre The gallery was quiet when I went in; my lunch break didn’t appear to be during peak visiting…
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by Contributor“Going to church” with the MB Herald book club Ever been catching up on your newsfeed and impulsively clicked something that caught your eye? Just a momentary spark of interest…
God of all wonder, We pray today for our teachers: Those who lift us into awe of your creation, Those who encourage curiosity and exploration, Those who model a broadening…
The Mennonite Brethren Historical Commission met June 7–8, 2019, for its annual general meeting, in Fresno, Cal., at Fresno Pacific University. On Friday evening, it hosted a reception with Doug…
Forty years of faithful witness is something to celebrate, especially in a part of the world where living according to New Testament principles of peace and love can be extremely…
“One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed” (Proverbs 11:24-25). Summer is…