I Stood By and Did Nothing
My brother and I went to pick up Jess from her work. Outside the hospital, a fight broke out. I felt like I should do something, but I stood by and did nothing.
Read MoreCalm Me Lord
I was trapped at the bottom of the stairs leading into the basement of my friend’s house. At the top stood Gimli, his eyes locked on me, barking and growling. Calm me Lord...
Read MoreFreedom Road: From Charity to Responsibility
After over 100 years of advocacy, Shoal Lake 40 First Nation may be finally seeing some results: the building of Freedom Road which will end the forced isolation of this community because of Winnipeg's water extraction. But let's not confuse our responsibility with charity. There is more yet to be done.
Read MoreWhat Are We Waiting For?
As we begin Advent this Sunday, I wonder, what are we really waiting for? Something has happened between Israel’s anticipation for the birth of the Messiah and our anticipation for the celebration of Christmas. The message of Jesus’ birth is much more powerful than we sometimes allow it to be.
Read MoreThe Last Objectors - Remembering Our Story
It 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 I Remember My Opa - A WWII Veteran
Today, millions of Canadians will pause and remember. Today, I remember my Opa. But it's a little more complicated than that.
Read MoreA Prayer for America
As I woke up this morning to the news of a new president in the United States of America, I didn’t know what to say. I didn’t even know what to feel. The only thing I can do, for now, is pray.
Read MoreSorry America, Neither Trump Nor Clinton Can Save You
If I were an American, I'm not sure who I would vote for or if I would even vote. But one thing I am sure of, I won't put my hope in politicians to save us or our countries. Would you?
Read MoreLicence to Scream
What do you do to confront suffering and evil in this world? Have you discovered the practice of lament? J. Richard Middleton digs deep into the teachings of the Psalms and the stories of Abraham and Job to teach us what role lament has in our relationship with God.
Read MoreWhy I Call God "Father"
What name do you use for God? Do you call Him "Father?" If so, what gives you the right?
Read MoreBecoming Friendly with Doubt
What is our first response when we have doubts about God, faith, or life? Sometimes we try to (or are told to) suppress them, but if we want to keep growing, I believe we need to embrace them.
Read MoreThe Most Important Question You'll Ever Answer
Have you ever heard of Jesus? If so, who is He to you? This may be the most important question you will ever answer.
Read MoreI've Never Had Rollkuchen. Can I Still Be Mennonite?
Do 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.
Read MoreBecause I Said So
Do you ever wonder if God is really in control? Do you ever question what it is you are called to do and how that fits into God's plan? It was a landscape architect who taught me a very important lesson about control.
Read MoreIs This My Moses Moment?
I got a call one evening a little over a year ago. It was a member of the church I go to asking me whether or not I had ever thought of becoming a pastor. I wondered, "Is this my Moses moment?"
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