The 20th century was a tumultuous period in China. The Boxer Rebellion of 1900 sought to rid China of all foreign interests, and saw the massacre of countless missionaries and …
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For the past six years, I’ve participated in competitive swimming. But this past September, I decided to quit.
Poetry by Carol Penner
Once upon a time, my wife and I decided that our kids would not play hockey and, more importantly, that we would never be “hockey parents.” Hockey was expensive, brought …
The fabric of western society is woven with threads of competition. People compete for marks in school, for jobs, for attention with family and friends. People even compete for the …
We’ve probably all heard about the benefits of participating on sports teams – values such as teamwork, loyalty, self-sacrifice, perseverance, and work ethic. Playing on a team gave me many …
Mennonite Brethren at 150 What would you do to experience a faithful and vibrant connection with the God of the universe? To appreciate the journey of the Mennonite Brethren church …
The air is frosty and crisp as I look over the ravine before me. Standing here reminds me of Moses leading the Israelites across the Red Sea, as the Egyptians …
The Mennonite Brethren movement began 150 years ago in southern Russia with 18 families. Today, we are a diverse group of 18 conferences in 15 countries representing some 300,000 people, …
On Nov. 9, Lynn Jost was publicly affirmed as president of MB Biblical Seminary (MBBS). It’s a role he’s been filling as acting president since Sept. 2008, then as the …
Fathers have been getting a bad rap in our society. Some of it is well deserved. The ranks of fatherhood contain way too many deadbeat dads and wife-beaters, self-absorbed workaholics …
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Don’t spoil my gratitude with your ‘Bah humbug’!
by Stacey WeeksOne of my favourite traditions is exchanging annual Christmas letters with family and friends. The updated photo, highlights of the year, and general well-wishes diminish the miles that separate me …
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The Word became flesh and moved into the patch
by Karla BraunTwo sets of bunkbeds crowd each of the three bedrooms in an East Toronto highrise apartment, dubbed “the DC” (discipleship centre) by the five guys who currently live there. Their …
Poetry – Featuring the work of Carol Penner: “Christ comes as a gift into your life….”
Some of my thoughts honour and please God; some dishonour and displease him. Some of my thoughts are helpful to me and people around me; some are harmful to me …