I’ve been part of countless conversations where people deliberate over the state of the church. Among church veterans this usually revolves around what the church has lost or is... Read More
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Ever since being part of the North American Mennonite Church, I’ve appreciated the cyclical if not constant emphasis on leadership development. Self-development for personal... Read More
November 7, 2012 | Viewpoints | Dan Graber
Canada enjoys world-wide respect and admirationRead More
November 7, 2012 | Viewpoints |
When I received a registered letter from Canada Revenue Agency reminding me, as editor, of limitations on registered charities regarding partisan political activities, I took it... Read More
November 7, 2012 | Editorial | Dick Benner
I grew up in a church where 2 Timothy 3:16 was almost as important as John 3:16. It declares, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God.” This verse was quoted regularly to... Read More
October 24, 2012 | Viewpoints | By Troy Watson
This summer, as I watched the Olympics, I was amazed by the performances of the athletes. I was even more impressed by the stories of determination, dedication and discipline... Read More
October 24, 2012 | Viewpoints | Milly Siderius
On a cold, windy afternoon, the first snow is falling outside my office window. For many, this is a depressing sight, especially so early in October, but for me it heralds the... Read More
October 24, 2012 | Viewpoints | Vic Thiessen
Food shared with the hungry represents God’s tableRead More
October 24, 2012 | Viewpoints |
Just as Carol Penner, in our lead article calling us to account on Remembrance Day, persuasively makes the case that killing is killing even though it is “once removed,” so does... Read More
October 24, 2012 | Editorial | Dick Benner
America is again ablaze with partisan divisiveness. As two men square off to be king of the biggest castle on earth, I am both captivated and disturbed by the crescendo of... Read More
October 10, 2012 | Viewpoints | By Will Braun
The world is full of amazing architectural creations and the most impressive stuff takes the longest to pull off. Barcelona, Spain’s famous Sagrada Familia church began... Read More
October 10, 2012 | Viewpoints | Phil Wagler
Have you ever entered a church and felt invisible? It probably happens more often than we would care to acknowledge. Having a greeter ministry in your church is extremely... Read More
October 10, 2012 | Viewpoints | Janette Thiessen
Russian Mennonite survivors had admirable resilience Re: “Community as counsellor,” Sept. 3, page 13.Read More
October 10, 2012 | Viewpoints |
"Give thanks in all circumstances, counsels the Apostle Paul to the new Christians at Thessalonica in ancient Greece, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (I... Read More
October 10, 2012 | Editorial | Dick Benner
Tom Ehrich is a writer, church consultant and Episcopal priest based in New York. He is the author of "Just Wondering, Jesus" and founder of the Church Wellness Project. His website is http://www.morningwalkmedia.com Follo.w Tom on Twitter @tomehrpiscopal priest based in New York. He is the author of "Just Wondering, Jesus" and founder of the Churi
Why, exactly, does it matter if President Barack Obama gave a lackluster performance in the recent presidential debate? These quadrennial campaign sideshows have nothing to do... Read More
October 10, 2012 | Viewpoints | Tom Ehrich
When I was eighteen I participated in a “street evangelism” campaign at the Boston University campus as part of a Bible course I was enrolled in. A few of the BU grad students... Read More
September 26, 2012 | Viewpoints | By Troy Watson
We often greet each other with a question like, “Keeping busy?” For many of us the answer is yes, and we may add a summary of our current tasks or activities to the one who... Read More
September 26, 2012 | Viewpoints | Melissa Miller
Sailboats seemed so idyllic—until I went sailing. I discovered that what looked peaceful from a distance was physically vigorous. It involved constant alertness, team work, and... Read More
September 26, 2012 | Viewpoints | Karen Martens-Zimmerley
Henry Paetkau left his position as president of Conrad Grebel University College last year and entered into a new phase of life, which was not quite retirement, but left him... Read More
September 26, 2012 | Editorial | Dick Benner
Lance Armstrong, the man who wore the iconic yellow jacket seven times as winner of cycling’s Tour de France and one of the greatest athletes of the past two decades, has provided... Read More
September 12, 2012 | Viewpoints | By Phil Wagler
There is something eerily sad about summer coming to an end. One difference with living in Canada is somewhat more satisfying and uplifting than living in warmer climes—the warmth... Read More
September 12, 2012 | Editorial | Dick Benner
Anabaptist churches in Asia, Africa, and Latin America have grown rapidly in recent years, while membership and attendance numbers in North American and European churches have... Read More
September 6, 2012 | Web First - Opinion | David Rohrer, writer
I grew up in a church where everything was painted “Sola Scriptura.” I’m not referring to some chic Greco-Roman inspired hue from Benjamin Moore, but a Latin phrase meaning “... Read More
August 29, 2012 | Viewpoints | By Troy Watson