“Are you excited about the new IKEA store?” asked the woman I was visiting. Sheepishly I confessed that I was and then added, “Even though there is nothing I need in my house from... Read More
Opinion
We are bombarded with thousands of advertising messages every day. As we approach the holidays it seems everywhere we turn we’re being targeted. Radio, TV, billboards, newspapers... Read More
November 21, 2012 | Viewpoints | Darren Pries-Klassen
The above request came to Philip from “Greeks” who had come to celebrate the Passover in Jerusalem. Whether the question came out of their curiosity about the triumphal entry or... Read More
November 21, 2012 | Viewpoints | Tim Froese
New Mennonite building can provide synergy Re: MCC’s big building rationale not compelling.Read More
November 21, 2012 | Viewpoints |
While I appreciate the widespread support for Canadian Mennonite when we broke the story in our last edition regarding Canada Revenue Agency reminding us about “political... Read More
November 21, 2012 | Editorial | Dick Benner
During a July interview, Rick Cober Bauman—head of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Ontario—spoke with much enthusiasm about the $12-million Menno complex now under construction... Read More
November 7, 2012 | Viewpoints | By Will Braun
I’m fumbling for a third way to define sin. I recently led a Sunday-morning discussion in our church on the topic of the social gospel. In that discussion, I found it helpful to... Read More
November 7, 2012 | Viewpoints | Aiden Enns
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
November 7, 2012 | Viewpoints | Phil Wagler
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
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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