It happened in Ottawa, our nation’s capital; one event June 11, the other July 1. Two awards were announced, one to a young man, the other to an older man.
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Mennonite should be a multi-ethnic, theological term, Confront government on military spending, Don’t abandon peace position, Mental health issues addressed by “Living Room”, People with mental illness enrich lives, Apology …
There are some people who say their battle with cancer is a gift from God. I’m not there yet – although having walked beside others who have gone down this …
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The dollars and sense of planting a church in downtown Vancouver
by ContributorI remember waking up in the morning to the music of The Price is Right, with all its game-show hype and excitement. It was easy to be drawn into the …
We all model our lives on stories we’ve heard and the people who exist in those stories. There are, of course, the biblical accounts of God’s people and Jesus. But …
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An inconvenienced truth (or “Why I don’t own a lawnmower”)
by Brad SumnerI can’t mow my lawn right now. Not because I’m physically unable to do so and not because I don’t need to. I can’t mow my lawn right now because …
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A random act of violence at the bus stop: One family’s journey towards forgiveness
by ContributorIt was Thanksgiving Day 2007. Our extended family had planned a dinner for 6 pm. The weather was bright, and the sun was warm and forgiving. My wife and I …
Who are we? We are a people, but we no longer know what that means. Somewhere in modernity, a basic human concept has been lost. Words are regularly lost and …
Sonia Blanchette had her prayers answered – but in a manner much different from what she ever expected. All pastors pray for people to come to the Lord and for …
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Don’t squint – use the proper lenses
by James ToewsOn a shelf above my desk sits a relic of a bygone era. It is The Compact Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). There was a time when the …
Some people cut out dairy. Others abstain from sugar to make them feel better. Tom and Malora Mulhern are cutting out the mall.
David Leung was born in Hong Kong. As a teenager, he moved to the U.S., where he attended the University of Minnesota. He was an excellent student and obtained a …
We need the Spirit’s renewal; Don’t put the Spirit in a box; An unpredictable wind; Friction between church and artists; Where are programs for single dads?; Severing our oneness in …
Part II in the series exploring MB identity Who are the Mennonite Brethren? There was a time when the question was mostly rhetorical, part of the formal and informal catechisms …