I grew up in Winnipeg’s west end, within walking distance of Winnipeg Stadium and Winnipeg Arena. I know the city. I love the city. I enjoy rural vacations and visits, …
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Scripture has been read from a rural or small town perspective by many (including myself) who have then questioned God’s creative purposes in the city. The Mennonite Church commissioned a …
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An evangelism strategy for high-rise apartment dwellers
by ContributorIn Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus gave what is now known as the Great Commission. In obedience to that Commission, Christians throughout the ages have been making disciples of all nations, often …
I sat with my pen poised over the paper, ready to record every drop of wisdom which was about to flow from the mouth of my professor. I was so …
Once upon a time there was a Great King who ruled over a vast domain. His power and authority stretched from one of the earth to the other. He lived …
The Anabaptists*, like other church reformers in the 16th century, wanted to base their reforms entirely on the Word of God. On the basis of their study of Scripture, the …
Is it necessary to be baptized? Why should baptism and church membership be connected? Why should I bother to join a church at all? Many – especially young people – …
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Practical and biblical reasons for church membership
by ContributorMost church planters and pastors very quickly discover that there are always some attenders and new converts who have initial resistance to church membership. With their new-found freedom in Christ, …
Last fall, I had the privilege of taking a graduate class in theology at our local seminary. The class was comprised of believers from various evangelical traditions. We were asked …
A case study on leadership I was recently asked to give a short devotional on the issue of leadership in the Old Testament. (This was in the context of a …
The book of Genesis provides a unique opportunity to see a family system in operation over several generations. The story of Jacob’s family covers Genesis 25: 19–35:29, and is a …
“Children obey your parents…. Honour your father and mother” (Ephesians 6:1–2). It is such a simple instruction in such a complicated world. We know what it means, and we would …
She was my elderly Sunday school teacher. She said the story, about a young boy growing up with a father who believed in peace, was true, and I believed her. …
In the Western world, as early as the fourth century, Epiphany was celebrated in the church. Epiphany commemorates the visit of the Magi (Wise Men) to the Christ Child. The …
Salome Hiebert and I meet for an interview on a Friday in mid-March, the day that a late Manitoba winter storm is blowing itself to a conclusion. It is wonderful …