Viewpoints
Don’t fear the fight
What shapes us?
A popular Mennonite plaque that has hung in many homes states: “True evangelical faith cannot lie dormant; it clothes the naked, it feeds the hungry; it comforts the sorrowful; it shelters the destitute; it serves those who harm it; it binds up that which is wounded; it becomes all things to all men.”
Readers write: September 15, 2014
‘A true welding together of business and faith’
Re: “Faith, business welded together at Haul-All,” July 11, page 21.
In praise of stubbornness
Talking about shopping
Revisiting 9/11
Readers write: September 5, 2011 issue
Treasurer defends MC Canada cutbacks
Re: “MC Canada applauded for unpopular cutbacks” letter, July 11, page 8.
A hard look at hunger
An earthy wisdom
Two gifts for our youth
Readers write
Homosexuality: Not what God intended
Re: "Sexual inclusivity motion to be presented at national assembly,” May 30, page 15.
Entrusted with kingdom currency
The ethics of flirting
The guy on the bus was flirting boldly. First he locked a laser stare on the young woman in front of him. Then he shot her a wide smile. When she smiled back, he upped the ante by reaching both hands up to his ears and giving them a comical pull. At that point, as onlookers chuckled, his father, standing behind his stroller, said, “He’s a big flirt.
When the people gather
Readers write
Love people enough to see them change
Re: “Sexual inclusivity motion to be presented at national assembly,” May 30, page 15.
Rupert Murdoch's biblical empire
Billionaire media titan Rupert Murdoch has made headlines over the phone hacking scandal that forced him to shut down his British tabloid, News of the World. But few people know that News Corp, the company Murdoch heads, also owns Zondervan, the world's leading Bible publisher.
Working together in God’s vineyard
The 15th chapter of the Gospel of John begins with the verse, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener,” then it goes on to speak about the techniques and practices used to assure a rich harvest.
Who is to blame?
The Vancouver Canucks’ inability to score and some people’s penchant for blowing things up has caused me to agree with a zealous atheist. “Religion poisons everything,” contends Christopher Hitchens. He may be on to something—at least to the degree “Hockeyanity” has become Canada’s de facto religion.
Partnerships create new ministry initiatives
In the past several years the Mennonite Church Manitoba board of directors consulted congregations to hear their wisdom and counsel for future direction. There was a desire for a more collaborative approach in bringing together congregations, individuals and other partners to build relationships and achieve ministry goals.
Seeds of discontent
Readers write: July 11, 2011 issue
MC Canada applauded for unpopular cutbacks
Re: “‘The signs are clear,’” April 4, page 18, and, “‘With sadness and lament,’” May 2, page 15.
Life lessons in a garden
When I was asked to reflect on the joy of serving the church, the word “joy” stuck in my throat. My thoughts immediately turned to the recent challenging conversations and difficult decisions those of us who serve on the General Board of Mennonite Church Canada had to make this year. Instead of “joy,” words like “pain” and “loss” came to mind.
Peace of mind money can’t buy
You and Mary run a lemonade stand as 50/50 owners. You opened for business on a handshake. Mary dies. Do you still have a business?
Mary’s husband or child may be your new business partner. Do you have the opportunity, obligation or resources to buy them out? If so, at what price and what are the terms?
Drawing a line
The decisions we make as parents have long-term implications. This obvious reality made itself even more clear to me one night recently when we hosted our young adult son and several of his friends. The topic under discussion was wrestling, the made-for-arena-over-the-top-kind, that drives fans to squeal and non-fans to ridicule or bemusement.