It’ll soon be time to think about Christmas gifts. And what better gift than a good book. Thrill of the Chaste: The Allure of Amish Romance Novels by Valerie Weaver-Zercher is an everything you wanted to know about Amish romances and more …
It’ll soon be time to think about Christmas gifts. And what better gift than a good book. Thrill of the Chaste: The Allure of Amish Romance Novels by Valerie Weaver-Zercher is an everything you wanted to know about Amish romances and more …
In early September, I visited the corporate offices of Four Seasons Produce, based in Ephrata, Pa. I stopped by to see my friend Nelson Longenecker, who serves as vice president of business innovation at Four Seasons as well as vice chair of the board of Mennonite Economic Development Associates …
I was almost 40 years old before I learned to clap my hands—in church, that is. I’m sure I learned “patty-cake” as an infant, and I had no problem applauding at sport events or concerts …
According to Elizabeth Soto Albrecht, moderator of Mennonite Church USA, our denomination has moved beyond tokenism in the inclusion of underrepresented racial/ethnic members …
The phenomenal growth of the church outside Europe and North America and some regrettable facets in the history of mission have given rise to calls for a “moratorium” on mission from the West and focus on the local church and its context …
Some people find it strange that I enjoy eating tomatoes like they’re apples, but it happens to be one of my favorite foods …
About two years ago I decided to become a pescetarian, eating only fish and vegetables. I made that change not for ethical reasons but to improve my health. As a result, I lost weight and lowered my cholesterol …
