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Creating with God

According to Russian philosopher Nikolai Berdyaev, God created the world by imagination, yet for many of us imagination and creativity are rarely associated with our

Christine Sine

May 30, 2018

Four obstacles to raising relief funds

As a part of an initiative last year to increase funds raised at our Virginia Relief Sale for Mennonite Central Committee, some of us came

Harvey Yoder

May 29, 2018

Seek ye first the kingdom of God, not the Amish romance

About every two to three months, I get messages from a young woman or two wanting to become Mennonite or Amish. They’ve done no research

Nicci Price

May 22, 2018

God as Father

I’ve noticed more often lately that some of our Mennonite preachers and writers avoid calling God “Father.” Is this theologically correct? Is it wise? Do

Tim Bentch

May 21, 2018

Just come home

This is the story I was told: A young man had made some poor choices. He was at the end of his rope and knew

Gert Slabach

May 17, 2018

What superhero films teach us about heroism

Over the weekend, I watched the new blockbuster, Avengers: Infinity War. Although I enjoyed it, I am puzzled by — and a bit concerned about

AW Staff

May 15, 2018

A new litany for ordination

Ordination is a big deal. It only happens once in a lifetime. There is a standard litany for ordination. But, being a writer, as I

Hillary Watson

May 13, 2018

What Jesus’ ascension means for us

So Christ ascended to heaven. What’s the big deal with that? Workers get Ascension Day off in a few places around the world, and they

Mathew Swora

May 10, 2018

How outward appearance matters

Mennonites can easily categorize the type of church another Mennonite comes from simply by their appearance. Do their wear a veil, a bonnet or a

Tabitha Driver

May 7, 2018

Stories of resilience in community

More than 70 years ago, my great-grandparents immigrated to British Columbia from the Neider Chortitza Mennonite colony in Soviet Russia, now known as Ukraine. My

Rachel Bergen | Mennonite Central Committee Canada

May 4, 2018

Lift high the cross

Recently, my friend’s cousin in Palestine was killed. Because we live in a 21st-century world with instant access, I watched on social media as his

Amy Yoder McGloughlin

May 3, 2018

Becoming the children of God

“See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are.” — 1 John

Micah Bales

May 1, 2018

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