I 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 MoreI lost my Grandma a week ago. Elaine Zehr will always be remembered for her loving spirit and contagious laugh. May she rest in peace and may God grant us comfort as we journey on without her.
Read MoreThis week we heard that some of our camping ministries have decided to cancel their programs for the summer due to COVID-19. Although I agree with the decisions, it saddens me because I was really looking forward to meeting God at camp again this year.
Read MoreThe Psalms are people's own prayers, poems, and songs that express thankfulness, praise, sorrow, pain, or lament before God. If I were to write my own Psalm today, this is how it would go.
Read MoreAlthough we don’t always know what God is doing in our lives and in our world, we do notice when we’re going through dark times. But it’s often only when we come out of it on the other side that we realize how God has been with us and worked through those times to bring us life.
Read MoreI’ve often wondered what was going through the apostle Peter’s head during the last few hours of Jesus’s life. I can imagine the fear not only in Peter, but in all those around Jesus. It seems that Jesus was the only one who was not overtaken by fear. Instead, it was love that brought Him to the cross.
Read MoreWith so much unknown change happening in our world, love is needed more than ever. Show your love and support for our essential support workers by joining the #whiteoutMB
Read MoreI could never have guessed what was about to happen in our world as I began my Lent fast this year. It seems unbelievable, but maybe the season of Lent has something to teach us about what it means to walk through the wilderness.
Read MoreYou are not alone. No matter what wilderness we walk through, God is always with us. The community of the church, the body of Christ is too. But don’t take my word for it. Take some time to listen to leaders from across Mennonite Church Canada.
Read MoreI’ve never experienced an international pandemic like the COVID-19 virus. Although this is a difficult time, I hope that this experience will bring us closer in touch with our humanity and deeper into our reliance on God for life. For that reason, I offer this prayer for our world.
Read MoreIf you were to ask most Christians today what they think about God, they might tell you that God wants us to be happy. But is that really God’s goal for this world and our lives?
Read MoreGod is God and we are not. As God’s creation, we have no right to claim God as our own or to wield Him as a weapon against our enemies. That was a lesson that Joshua learned first-hand.
Read MoreWhen Elijah was at the end of his rope, even wanting to end his own life, God showed up to remind him that He is in control of the big picture. This encounter was a turn-around moment for Elijah, a moment that propelled him to the rest of his call.
Read MoreIn Part 3 of the life and times of Elijah, the prophet, we are going to experience an epic showdown! In this case, it isn’t about who’s the strongest fighter, but which god is the true god. It is not a championship at stake, but the allegiance of an entire nation.
Read MoreAs we continue exploring the story of Elijah, we encounter a widow and her son and the reminder that God is the giver of life, and that our allegiance belongs to Him alone.
Read MoreIn a kingdom where God was forgotten, Elijah was sent by God to deliver a message to the king: “God will stop any rain from falling until further notice!”
Read MoreWe can justify anything to ourselves or to people who are on our side, but in the Kingdom of God, there's only one use for the weapons we carry - to redeem them as tools that can bring life.
Read MoreHappy New Year! You may be full of hope for new beginnings or dreading the change that’s about to come. Either way, I pray that we grow deeper in our trust of God. Prayer is the best tool we have to do this.
Read MoreThis Advent and Christmas season has revealed its waiting nature in a whole new way for Jessica and me. In this time of expectancy, we’re also expecting our first baby!
Read MoreAs Christians, we are waiting for the kingdom of God to come in full while already living fully in it’s inauguration through Jesus. To that end, I offer this Advent prayer.
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