This 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 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 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 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 MoreI’ve noticed a recent trend. High profile celebrities are coming out as Christian. Their music used to be full of money, sex, power, and partying. And now they are singing about God’s love, forgiveness, commitment, and not living for the culture. What do we make of it? Should we be skeptical or embrace their change of faith?
Read MoreThe creation stories of Genesis are so old that people often question if they can really still be important for us today. Of course the answer is “Yes.” Not only that, these stories have the power to shape our worldview by inviting us on God’s path of life and flourishing.
Read MoreLet’s be honest, the story of Jesus sounds more like the makings of a superhero movie rather than actual history; but it has always been presented as truth, not fiction. This begs the question: Why should we take the leap of faith and believe that the story of Jesus is actually true?
Read MoreToday, millions of Canadians will pause and remember. Today, I remember my Opa. But it's a little more complicated than that.
Read MoreWhat 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 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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