In his book Prayer: The Cry for the Kingdom, the late Stanley J. Grenz points out that though the pursuit of justice and fervent evangelism are crucial, these are not …
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The 2010 film Unstoppable tells the fast-paced story of an unmanned, half-mile-long freight train carrying a cargo of toxic chemicals barrelling toward a city. A veteran engineer and a young …
Imagine we find ourselves in the context of Matthew 16:13–17. Jesus’ arrival in Gentile territory with his disciples quickly receives people’s attention. We’re about 120 miles from Jerusalem in the …
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This advice is often given before job interviews, meeting that special “someone,” or attending the first day at a …
Pondering prayer is somewhat like looking through a periscope for one object in the vastness of the ocean. Numerous volumes about prayer flood the shelves of Christian bookstores and an …
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Moderator’s Minute: Authority and submission
by ContributorWhen Jesus – the adopted son of a humble carpenter walked the earth – he was a powerful person. The religious leaders of Jesus’ day recognized his power as they …
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Moderator’s minute: Three words, three rocks
by ContributorAs I consider my new role as moderator of the executive board, three words come to mind: consultation, clarity, and communication.
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Our 150th anniversary: Celebrating what God has done worldwide
by David WiebeWhen my daughter turned 30, a box arrived via parcel post from her brother and sister-in-law. When she opened it there were 30 presents, each with 30 items! It was …
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The challenge of discerning God’s direction for us
by David WiebeIt was gratifying to see more than 200 people register for the study conference in Saskatoon. The presence of a lot of young adults added a wonderful dimension to the …
Some years ago, Richard Foster published a book with the title, Money, Sex and Power. I’ve been reflecting on these categories, especially in the face of recent moral failures of …
How should MB institutions respond to anonymous attacks? MB Biblical Seminary (MBBS) faces a dilemma. A variety of blogs have recently popped up on the internet critical of many evangelical …
In our household, there are three growing boys aged 13 and under. That makes for a lot of growth – and a lot of energy! We also have two computers. …
At last fall’s study conference, speaker George Hunsberger noted that the gospel is a story that chooses us and is primarily about weakness. It caused me to reflect on the …
Change is constant. It’s everywhere we go. It always has been. We either cope with it or it defeats us. But rarely do we remain ambivalent or unaffected. We prefer …