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.
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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.
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King of wisdom or greed? Solomon’s story
by ContributorWe know Solomon as the wisest man who ever lived. He acquired more wealth than any other king of Israel, traded weapons, and built the greatest military-industrial complex of the …
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Of foot-washing fountains and a drink of water
by James ToewsHe was still wandering through the world for the first time. As a matter of fact, at 16 months, even the tricky business of maintaining his balance while perched on …
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Being a calm centre: MB Herald interviews executive director David Wiebe
by StaffInterview between MB Herald and executive director of CCMBC, David Wiebe
Governance structure hurting us re: January; Today’s miracle? re: Matthew 14:14-21; Don’t idealize first-century Christianity re: December; Support Bible school students re: May; MB denomination on the demise re: December
After a few years of teaching in public universities, I arrived in 2005 at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) to teach English. People often ask me what the difference is, perhaps …
Most historical accounts portray Darwin as a mild-mannered, amiable person who realized how controversial his ideas were and who was extremely meticulous in his scientific work.
I recently had the privilege of spending four days in one of the largest women’s prisons in the world, Valley State Prison for Women (VSPW) in Chowchilla, California. Kairos Prison …
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” …
The Wisdom of Crowds. It’s a great title for the display racks on the mega-bookstores, a brassy counterintuitive challenge that touches the perfect raw nerve of the crowds milling past.
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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 …
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The top 10 Mennonite Brethren stories of the decade
by Dora DueckThe transition from old to new year is always a great time for picks and pans, for looking back and making lists. Here, in no particular order, are my picks …
In January 2006, I spoke with a remarkable young woman who had grown up in my neighbourhood and church. She was becoming a person of note, and the MB Herald …