Members of a community cannot flourish when they are concerned about their safety or the security of their belongings.
Members of a community cannot flourish when they are concerned about their safety or the security of their belongings.
Triumph of the Heart, a new film about Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish priest who gave his life in Auschwitz, brings cinematic heft to Catholic storytelling while confronting timeless questions of faith, sacrifice and resistance to tyranny.
A globe-shaped metal sculpture was unveiled July 12 at the Mennonite Central Committee Connections Thrift Shop and MCC Material Resources Center in Kidron, Ohio.
Nearly 10 years ago, I approached a conference minister in what was then Franconia Mennonite Conference about becoming a pastor.
The United States Department of War Rapid Response X account on Sept. 7 posted a clip showing military personnel completing outdoor training as the words of Joshua 1:9 — “Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid, nor dismayed. For the Lord your God is with you, wherever you go” — faded into the screen.
I find myself in a better mood overall when the days shorten, the air gets colder, and I can hold my cup filled with spices. What happens when I’m in a better mood? I can focus on grace.
The benefits of sunflowers in our lives are many. They attract bees, butterflies, and birds; they enhance soil; they provide food for us and wildlife. Did I mention they are beautiful?!
“I think faith is what many people who are detained say sustains them. It’s what gives them a sense to continue to fight for their case and to support other people who may be struggling inside of the detention center.”
