It was with great sadness that my family and I said goodbye to our Opa, Ludwig Eck, on Saturday, February 13th. Planning a funeral from a distance was difficult, but as we gathered online, we celebrated the story of his life.
Read MoreStories have the power to shape our worldview - how we believe the world functions and what our place in it is. But the big question remains - how do we judge the stories we tell? How do we know what stories are true?
Read MoreI used to think that it was the Christian respond to be “colour blind” when it comes to race; however, race itself isn’t the issue. It’s not a negative that we need to get rid of. The issue is that we’ve misunderstood God’s design of humanity. When that happens, we become blind to God’s call for diversity, justice, and peace.
Read MoreIt is so important for us to keep our history alive for future generations. Our Mennonite history is proof for us that there is an alternative to fighting with violence in war. The Last Objectors is a new documentary that tells that story.
Read MoreToday, millions of Canadians will pause and remember. Today, I remember my Opa. But it's a little more complicated than that.
Read MoreDo you call yourself a Mennonite? Are you curious about what makes Mennonites who they are? If, when people think of Mennonites, they think of white Europeans, Low-German and rollkuchen, then I think we've missed the point.
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