Linden couple founds second congregation; Church responds to house fires
Waldheim (Sask.) MB Church’s lead pastor Greg Wiens describes himself as “more of a hands-on pastor” than an “overly spiritualized person.” But when a recurring dream plagued him after reading an article about Adspecs – inexpensive, easy-to-use eyeglasses for the developing world – Wiens took notice and took action.
Books Profiled are: Questions of Faith: A Skeptical Affirmation of Christianity; God is Great, God is Good: Why Believing in God is Reasonable; The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism; Jesus Matters: Good News for the Twenty-First Century; Mere Christianity; The Twilight of Atheism: The Rise and Fall of Disbelief in the Modern World; The Gospel in a Pluralist Society; Believe in God in an Age of Science; The God that Did Not Fail: How Religion Built and Sustains the West
Profiled are Lorraine Dick, Keith Poysti, Paul Doerksen, Doug Berg
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King of wisdom or greed? Solomon’s story
We 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 Israelite empire. Solomon also cemented political alliances through his marriages with hundreds of princesses whose love eventually led him to reject Yahweh, God of Israel.
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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Being a calm centre: MB Herald interviews executive director David Wiebe
Interview between MB Herald and executive director of CCMBC, David Wiebe
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Of foot-washing fountains and a drink of water
He 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 top of his stumpy legs was still something of a challenge. When he walked, it was with a stiff-legged gait that required him to throw his body from side to side like a tiny Frankenstein.
MB Biblical Seminary-Fresno will see some significant changes after the transfer of its property and programs to Fresno Pacific University (FPU) in June 2010.
On Jan. 29, 2010, the Canadian Conference of MB Churches executive board accepted the resignation of executive director David Wiebe. Wiebe plans to serve through Celebration 2010 in July, and until a replacement is found, but no later than Dec. 31.