Christians believe that the end of all things is already known. In the end, Jesus will return to bring justice and to make all things right. But why is it taking so long? Why do we have to endure so much suffering and pain? Why can’t we skip to the end?
Read More“Freedom” is a powerfully loaded and cliché word. It’s something we claim to hold as a value in North America, but do we know what it really means?
Read MoreA few weeks ago, my daughter and I had a funny exchange as I tried to get her to say my real name. Instead of saying “Moses,” she kept saying “Daddy.” This got me thinking about my relationship with God.
Read MoreWith the start of a new year comes all the pressure to begin anew and to commit to doing things the right way. I can’t count how many times I’ve been told that God deserves the best part of my day. But what if I don’t have a best part of my day right now?
Read MoreOne day this summer, as I was biking to work, I heard a loud pop as I crossed a bumpy intersection. I slowly started to notice that my bike wasn’t moving the way that it used to. I looked down - my back tire was flat!
Read MoreTime is meant to be seen as a gift. Although it vanishes away quickly, the fact that we’re here now and have the time that we have should lead us to give thanks to the giver of life. Each tomorrow is a gift of opportunity that we should never take for granted.
Read MoreIt 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 MoreHow do we go about naming our losses? How do we commemorate the one year anniversary of this pandemic? What do we do when we don’t have good answers to all the “Why” questions?
Read MoreOn March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 was a global pandemic. After one year, this occasion gives us a chance to pause to reflect, remember our losses, and reorient ourselves to the future.
Read MoreDuring this pandemic, I can’t count how many times I’ve longed for things to go back to normal. But I’m starting to realize that my hopes for everything to go back to normal uncover my own place of privilege.
Read MoreOne of the greatest gifts you can give another person is your time. That’s why I was honoured when one of the pillars in our Mennonite church took the time to have coffee with me.
Read MoreAs much as I want to say “Happy New Year,” entering 2021 doesn’t mean the darkness we’ve witnessed in 2020 is over with. There’s some serious work left for us to do as we enter this new year, especially as the church. And so I offer this prayer for 2021.
Read More2020 has been and continues to be a difficult year for many. So can we get a pass on giving thanks and simply agree that this year sucks?
Read MoreIn 2008, I went to Germany to attend Bible School at Bodenseehof. Were it not for COVID-19, the halls of the Bode would be full once again. I am sad that the school year has been postponed, but it’s also got me thinking about my time there.
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