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Colorism persists, even in church

In Nicaraguan anabaptist churches, we generally have envisioned Jesus as a white man. What impact has this image had on us, whether we are mestizo

Wendy Vado | For Anabaptist World

May 3, 2023

We all have power. Let’s not abuse it — or others.

One of the pastors at the church I attend, Junior Beachy, recently spoke on the roots of abusive behavior. His insights were helpful to me

Lucinda J. Kinsinger | For Anabaptist World

May 2, 2023

The gift of growing old at midlife

On oct. 23, 2013, I had just finished writing my sermon for the following day, which included my fears about turning 50. Laying the sermon

Conrad L. Kanagy | For Anabaptist World

May 2, 2023

Vatican’s statement only a first step

The Catholic Church issued a statement on March 30 repudiating the Doctrine of Discovery. The Vatican acknowledged the suffering of Indigenous people “due to the

Sarah Augustine | For Anabaptist World

May 1, 2023

Does membership connect us to the church?

Pentecost Sunday in our congregation is known as Covenant Renewal Sunday.  Present on the central table is a blank piece of paper on which attendees,

Nelson Yoder

May 1, 2023

Why do Mennonites sing in four-part harmony?

Among my earliest memories, I recall singing a mealtime blessing with my extended family. I remember marveling at the harmonies coming from all the big

Austin McCabe Juhnke

April 24, 2023

The Easter bunny and zombie Jesus

Jesus was clear that not only are children welcome in his presence, but he wants us to be like children. I sometimes struggle with knowing

Danielle Klotz

April 14, 2023

Pacifists judged: great but misguided

Many Americans have internalized notions of a World War II “Greatest Generation,” a mythology infused with masculine sacrifice and heroism. Historians and memoirists have produced

Rachel Waltner Goossen | For Anabaptist World

April 12, 2023

Sincere and simple — and sharp and savvy

A folksy pastor visiting my con-gregation commented on my sermon after church. “Thanks,” he said. “You kept your cookie jar on the bottom shelf.”  Whether

Brad Roth | For Anabaptist World

April 12, 2023

My peripheral vision

My husband and I lost our places of belonging on the same day.  It was Nov. 1, 2016, and I was on a retreat in

Jenny Gehman | For Anabaptist World

April 11, 2023

Getting old means needing help

There will be enough of [my nephews and nieces], in all probability, to supply every sort of sensation that declining life can need. . .

Sarah Kehrberg | For Anabaptist World

April 10, 2023

To regain trust, the church needs to care about more than itself

“What do you do for a living?” I often get nervous when people ask me this. Since becoming a pastor, I have discovered that trust

Jerrell Williams | For Anabaptist World

April 9, 2023
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