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Thank you for leading us to listen to one another. May we sow peace in a world of conflict, with the humility, compassion, and wisdom of Christ himself. May we…

“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases” (Psalm 103:2–3, ESV). Psalm 103 is David’s expression…

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.

Drawing on her teaching background, lay leader Heather Epp took a dif-ferent approach to worship leading one Sunday morning at Blaine Lake (Sask.) Gospel Chapel. She handed out two fill-in-the-blanks…

We asked worship pastors what music inspires them on their discipleship path. “Pins and Needles” Mutemath Armistice Songwriters: Paul Meany, Dennis Herring and Tedd Tjornhom “I’m growing fond of broken…

We asked worship pastors what music inspires them on their discipleship path. “Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery” Michael Bleecker, The Village Church [Single] Songwriters: Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Michael Bleecker…

Diversity and unity: both are proof of the presence of the Spirit of God.

“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus” (NLT). I used to find 1 Thessalonians 5:18 a troubling verse. Be thankful…

Pilgrim Year (series) Steve Bell Novalis In the Worship Arts program at Columbia Bible College, students often encounter the practice of the liturgical year for the first time. Although they…

Volunteers form the backbone of churches. Who are the members in your congregation that exemplify a Christ-like attitude, giving their time, energy, and love to ministry inside and outside the…

John 1:19–34 When was your last adventure in the wilderness and what was your best moment? Three days into a trip on the waters of Northern Saskatchewan, I peer over…

More on Lent What I like about Lent The addition and subtraction of Lent “On the Lent” Gifts from U2 and from God Why Lent, why Now? Repentance was last…

One day I was in the tourist information office just inside Jerusalem’s Old City, at Jaffa Gate, when a young tourist asked, “How do I walk to Bethlehem?” I took…

A reflection on Christianity and Other Faiths in the Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith rightly begins with an emphasis on the God whom Christians worship.