We continue the celebration in this issue by featuring the talents of our very own Canadian Mennonite Brethren. In spring, we invited artists of all kinds to send us their …
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Homosexuality: Is our perspective too one-dimensional?
by Laura KalmarI finally saw Avatar for the first time last week. I avoided purchasing one of the movie’s 75-million North American theatre tickets, and chose to watch it on Blu-ray instead. …
On a personal note, this is my last issue at the editor’s desk before I embark on another maternity leave. For my family, the transition means another baby in our …
Leadership isn’t a new topic, especially within the Canadian conference. In fact, developing leaders is one of the conference’s six strategic goals and services. Four years ago, the conference commissioned …
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Christian volunteers outside the church’s four walls
by Laura KalmarVolunteering changed my life. That may sound like an overstatement, but it’s true.
Did you know that April 18–24 is national volunteer week in Canada?
As I write this editorial, a giant earthquake has just rocked Haiti. It seems fitting to ponder the existence of God amidst such a huge tragedy.
This month, we consider the debate about the existence of God. It’s not a new conversation, but one that continues to interest mainstream media.
As many readers prepare to enjoy a month of Olympic diversion, the Herald staff has pulled together several articles on the topic of competition. Jack Reimer outlines some helpful “rules” …
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Winning isn’t everything (but it sure seems like it)
by Laura KalmarYears ago, in my elementary school teaching days, “cooperative learning” was the newest craze. We taught students to work as a team on specific tasks, encouraging everyone to bring their …
I love birthday celebrations. When I turned 35, I decided to throw myself a huge party. I wanted all my friends and family to gather for an evening of fun, …
January 6, 2010, marks the 150th anniversary of the Mennonite Brethren…