Letters to the editor
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Letters to the editor
Amputation on the body? I have a concern that stems from many MB events I have attended. Specifically, at the last Alberta provincial conference, a leader gave statistics about the…
Arresting title Re “Bethany, dead at 88” (The year that was, January/February 2016). The title was different enough to attract my attention and I read the whole article. Far from…
Ask better questions Like many, my wife and I read the announcement about the MB Herald’s pending “death” with sadness. It was the only remaining communication link keeping us somewhat informed…
Much to appreciate Re “The God-bearing life…of a magazine” (Editorial, June). I’m saddened by the recent news about the changes to the MB Herald. I look forward to it each…
Look to Bible, not Confession of Faith Re “CCMBC Statement re: Nutana Park Mennonite Church.” I appreciate the willingness of Willy Reimer and CCMBC to respond with what initially appears…
“Nothing like a good story”
“Good can come from dialogue”Counting the cost of adoption Re “It’s not about adoption; it’s about the gospel” (Features, November). Thanks for this honest portrayal of the joys and challenges that often accompany adoption.…
Youth need to know God Re “Remain in me” (Features, September). James Penner offers some suggestions to stem the tide of Christian teens and young adults leaving church institutions. Perhaps…
Trying to appear more spiritual Re “Herald scope too narrow” (Letters, August). I agree with John Konrad’s comments regarding the term “missional.” Terms like this aren’t understood except by those…
Martial arts program troubling Re “Respect, peace and gospel grown at church-based dojo” (News, March). We were dismayed to see the article about North Kildonan MB Church having martial arts…
Landmark witness I’ve been thinking about the church’s practice of purchasing cultural landmark buildings, such as theatres or other historically relevant structures, to house Sunday services. While theatres do make…
Hold to confession of faith Re “Lesbian Mennonite pastor licensed” (News in Brief, March). I was disturbed to read this article, which said, in part, that the “process centred around…
Re: Chaplains: Leading the missional charge, EFC