When Felix Mendelssohn died in 1847 aged 38, it marked the close of a life which increasingly was lived in the glare and demands of great fame, public adulation, high honours at... Read More
Opinion
“Why plant a new church?” It’s a legitimate question and, as a church planter, one I have heard often. With most churches in decline, and more than a few closing altogether, does... Read More
January 4, 2012 | Viewpoints | By Troy Watson
While driving to work the other morning I was listening to the radio, as I usually do. The program host had a guest on the show and they were discussing seasonal tipping etiquette... Read More
January 4, 2012 | Viewpoints | Daniel Horne
In the last few columns, I’ve written about different ways to manage conflict, including avoidance, competition, accommodation and compromise. Each of these responses can be quite... Read More
January 4, 2012 | Viewpoints | Melissa Miller
The Ebenezer stone represented a fresh beginning, a reversal of course for God’s people. It also said something important about God: his mercies were everlasting; his covenant was... Read More
January 4, 2012 | Viewpoints | Darren Pries-Klassen
Learn from the Bible, not cults or other religions Re: “ Learning from diverse faiths ,” Nov. 14, page 4. I was surprised and disappointed with the article about learning from... Read More
January 4, 2012 | Viewpoints |
Rachel Bergen, national correspondent, has been re-assigned as co-editor of Young Voices, and New Order Voice columnist Will Braun has been hired as senior writer. Both will work... Read More
January 4, 2012 | Editorial |
As we enter the year 2012, one of my goals for Canadian Mennonite and for its primary readership—members of the faith community of Mennonite Church Canada—is to maintain a high... Read More
January 4, 2012 | Editorial | Dick Benner
Recently, our small group embarked on a series entitled “Exploring spirituality through powerlessness.” The intent of this group is to take a look at a 12-step program—designed... Read More
December 14, 2011 | Viewpoints | Ken Warkentin
Ev er been pulled like plastic wrap over a warm roast pan? I was cleaning up after a great meal prepared by my beautiful wife. The roast pan had some leftovers, well, left over,... Read More
December 14, 2011 | Viewpoints | Phil Wagler
1. The church is wounding people deeply based on sexual orientation. This is not what God wants. We must do better. 2. As a university student in 1993, I attended a meeting about... Read More
December 14, 2011 | Viewpoints | Will Braun
Letters in response to sexuality issues Re: “ There is hope for those who want to leave the gay lifestyle ” letter, Oct. 17, pg . 7. Yes, there is hope for gay persons, just as... Read More
December 14, 2011 | Viewpoints |
An Ontario pastor raised the question of not defining proof-texting and challenged my guideline of wanting only “new information” when calling for a “reasoned discussion” on... Read More
December 14, 2011 | Editorial | Dick Benner
In this final instalment of a three-part series of back-and-forth letters, Faith Elaine Linton and Joyce Gladwell wrap up their conversation on homosexuality. (See Part 1 and Part... Read More
November 23, 2011 | Viewpoints |
As an archivist, I’m curious about history and trends, and changes in the way Mennonites live and worship. At this time of year, my curiosity turns toward Advent. How has our... Read More
November 23, 2011 | Viewpoints | Alf Redekopp
It was a difficult family matter and it called for our best conflict-resolution skills. In the end, we reached a compromise, a good solution, and the best we could manage given... Read More
November 23, 2011 | Viewpoints | Melissa Miller
‘As Amos as possible’ Re: “I’m a human being,” Sept. 5, page 12. Troy Watson’s column reminded me of a story in Jewish lore. It went something like this: Amos Bultman came before... Read More
November 23, 2011 | Viewpoints | Various Contributors
“ Why do the nations so furiously rage together, and why do the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth rise up, and the rulers take counsel together against the Lord... Read More
November 23, 2011 | Editorial | Dick Benner
In this second installment of our three-part series of back-and-forth letters, elderly twin sisters Faith Elaine Linton and Joyce Gladwell continue their conversation on the topic... Read More
November 9, 2011 | Viewpoints |
I wonder if it’s enough to be an outspoken white man. In my early years of Christian zeal, I learned from radio host and author James Dobson that men and women were different but... Read More
November 9, 2011 | Viewpoints | Aiden Enns
I recall watching footage of the 1994 Rwandan genocide from the comfort of my living room. Images of machete-wielding young people have staying power in the personal video... Read More
November 9, 2011 | Viewpoints | Phil Wagler
Should governments fund spiritual care? Re: “ Financial crisis looms ,” Sept 19, page 22. Part of my professional responsibility as corporate services vice-president/chief... Read More
November 9, 2011 | Viewpoints |
What are we to make of the Occupy Wall Street movement gathering steam in North American cities and around the globe? At a gut level, our Anabaptist instincts have us identifying... Read More
November 9, 2011 | Editorial | Dick Benner
With this issue, we begin a three-part series of back-and-forth letters between two elderly twin sisters, Faith Elaine Linton and Joyce Gladwell, on the topic of homosexuality... Read More
October 26, 2011 | Viewpoints |
As people move closer to the magic age of 65 that society has deemed the age of retirement, they may find themselves wondering if they are ready for the transition. They may... Read More
October 26, 2011 | Viewpoints | Harold Penner