I used to think everyone lived like my family. My parents loved me and taught me about Jesus. I knew Bible stories, both the familiar and the lesser-known. I went to church every Sunday. I knew that God is good and powerful. But, for a long time, all this was just words to me.
Deuteronomy 33:12 As I write this article, my wife and I are eagerly anticipating the birth of our second child. As we schedule our days and weeks, it’s increasingly difficult …
About two years ago, my son began to experience severe pain in the chest area. Pulling our medical expertise together, my wife and I confidently “prescribed” two Aspirin and a hot shower to take care of what was surely just a pesky little disorder.
Over the past two years, Mennonite Brethren pastors, together with provincial and national leaders, have expressed an increased sense of urgency in communicating the good news of Jesus Christ in …
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David Seeley began as executive director of Redberry Bible Camp Mar. 1. David has a BA in youth ministry from Rocky Mountain College, Calgary, and has served in camp ministry …
Take a stand against abortion Re “Sommerfeld Church pulls out of MCC” (News in Story, February). Carl Teichrib and the Sommerfeld congregations are asking important questions of MCC – questions …
Living the gospel as commitment to place, people, and perspective Through the freezing rain of a late December Ottawa afternoon, I catch the eye of a young man I’ve seen …
FEATURES Praying the passion Three children embrace the importance of outreach Poem: Deserving COLUMNS Editorial: Humble majesty Conference news —Executive board welcomes new rep, begins financial review —Credentialing: the BFL’s favourite task —Board …
May 26, 1952–March 22, 2013 Fred Stoesz died Mar. 22, 2013. He was born May 26, 1952 to John and Ellen Stoesz. Fred grew up in southern Manitoba. After attending …