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Peace is a calling

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. — Matthew 5:9 Just over 20 years ago, in a 100-day period, the

J Ron Byler

January 21, 2015

I don’t have a hammer, but I have a Mennonite hymnal

This is the text of a speech made by Bobby Switzer at the Laurelville Worship and Song Leaders’ Retreat held Jan. 10. If I had a

Bobby Switzer

January 20, 2015

Never be afraid of what is right

Martin Luther King Day, which commemorates King’s birthday, is one of those days that I think should be celebrated throughout the world. It is a

Christine Sine

January 19, 2015

‘Selma’: Recognizing yesterday is today

Last night I went to see Selma, and I was absolutely enthralled. The artistry was beautiful. The actors authentic. The lines soul stirring. When the

Austin Channing Brown

January 16, 2015

Spiritual anchors in conflicted times

In these days of church conflict I am reminded of the story of my father-in-law, Rollin, age 94 when he died. In the last few years

Duane Beck

January 15, 2015

Muslims, Mennonites and anti-religious backlash

Places of worship burned to the ground by arsonists. Increased police surveillance of neighborhoods where members of the community live. An entire group viewed with

John Longhurst

January 14, 2015

Isolation is not a recipe for faith

Some time ago, I went through a period of crisis in faith. I’d never experienced anything quite like it before. There were no precipitating life

Meghan Good

January 13, 2015

The danger of a Christian label

We all use labels to some degree. Like it or not, we live in a culture that uses labels to help us identify things. Sometimes

Benjamin L. Corey

January 12, 2015

Keep awake!

Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming! — Matt. 24:36-44 Last Friday, a large trailer truck carrying 2 million

John W. de Gruchy

January 9, 2015

Can we ever truly give?

Stop at any major intersection in Austin, Texas, and you will see someone with a sign asking for money, food or a job. It is

Julie Clawson

January 8, 2015

My favorite book

On Dec. 31, in the morning, at 10:24, I finished reading my favorite book one more time. People have sometimes wondered how many times I’ve

MaryAnn Yutzy

January 7, 2015

What does ‘missional’ mean, anyway?

"Missional" is a strange new word I, and others in Houston, use a lot these days. But what do we mean when we say “missional”? For

Marty Troyer

January 6, 2015

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