A few weeks back I posted a picture of Kristie Lee and myself. She introduced herself to me at the national Mennonite Brethren meetings I was attending; her parents, John and Elaine Hiebert, were NCC’s planting pastor in the 1980’s. What drove NCC to be planted? How do those values continue to play out today?
Read MoreAs the picture shows, there is some snow in the air this morning. Too often I wait until the snow comes to “winterize”, but this year I feel pretty ready for it (at least my home and yard are ready for it … not sure I am). Too often I am reactive in my preparation for what is coming in life, waiting until it is upon me, rather than looking and thinking ahead.
Read MoreThe thought of “family” continues to be on my mind and heart these days … for a couple reasons.
As I reflect upon …
Read MoreI arrived in Waterloo, ON today to attend the biennial Study Conference that our Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches hosts. This is where we together (as all MB churches across Canada) come together to wrestle through the scriptures.
Read MoreThe next federal election is upon us this coming Monday. We often speak of participating in the election process as both our privilege and responsibility, but is there more to it as a follower of Christ? How do we as Christians engage politically without compromising our faith? How will we approach politics (on all levels of government) more actively rather than passively?
Read MoreThanksgiving is not a Christian holiday but it is rooted in Christian faith. The Lord has called us to be thankful in all circumstances, a call that I find incredibly challenging.
Read MoreThere is a trend through scripture of God’s people eating together in connection with significant spiritual experiences. Whether it is the manna and quail in the desert, the feeding of the 5000, the Last Supper, the early church here in Acts 2, or some other time … God’s people ate together as part of their church family life.
Read MoreHow do we as Christ-followers process the issues as well as the character of those running? How do we weed through the frustrations of politics and remain engaged with the issues? How do we ask the important questions to further God’s Kingdom values even within a political system that more and more rejects God? How can we really know who shares our values, and which of those values should play the largest part in determining who to vote for?
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