Reflections on my visit to Ethiopia We live in a globalized world. I live interconnected with other people. And my privileged place as a North American amplifies the effects of …
The International Community of Mennonite Brethren (ICOMB) is the vehicle whereby Mennonite Brethren church conferences of the world express their partnership in mission and ministry. It was officially launched in …
for Lent Press your palm against the Tree. Feel its pull toward the center of the earth, how roots drag through flesh like nails as earth claims the crown. Now …
How the Holy Spirit works in our lives Our culture is preoccupied with the supernatural. From the TV series of the same name to Ghost Whisperer to Most Haunted, a growing number of …
Jimmy stumbles out of bed just before seven, and groggy, and reaches for the first cup of conveniently perked coffee thanks to his programmable coffeemaker. Then it’s straight to the computer to begin his daily morning routine.
Mennonite Brethren belong to a tradition of biblical interpretation about the doctrine of the Holy Spirit which stresses balance and guards against extremism.
“The church is a Hummer.” That metaphor is somehow missing among the many New Testament pictures of the church. We know it is a body, a fortress, a bride, an …
When he first accepted Christ as a teenager in Hong Kong, Joseph Kwan had no inkling he’d end up in Canada as editor of a Chinese-language Christian magazine. Canada’s MB …
Following his birth, Fred struggled for life. His parents, John and Ellen Stoesz of Niverville, Manitoba, committed their son to life-long Christian service…
In our materialistic culture where ethics has become an individual’s private affair, it’s high time decisions regarding our material possessions become more prominent in our Christian communities. One issue ignored …