The depiction of vengeance (“punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense,” according to Webster’s) permeates our media—movies, TV, books, video games, music—and challenges our Christian faith …
The depiction of vengeance (“punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense,” according to Webster’s) permeates our media—movies, TV, books, video games, music—and challenges our Christian faith …
When we have fights about various matters in the church, the expectation is that we will self-mediate our way to resolution through dialogue. But the problem is that we do not agree on the meaning of dialogue …
I am blessed to be a pastor. I say that after several months of intense reflection on my own pastoral vocation in preparation for bidding farewell to First Mennonite Church, Newton, Kan., after 15 years …
There is a time in our lives when the future holds so much promise and mystery that the thought of an end to life is merely something to consider on a rainy day. I refer to the beautiful season of life that bridges childhood and adulthood …
What do young adults expect from their pastors? For some it’s a personal relationship, support and advice, or share meals …
Fifty years ago, we were hard at work at Hesston (Kan.) College. Our first child was about 5 when it seemed advisable to take into our home my wife’s folks. Our daughter grew up with four German adults over her—no screaming or hollering allowed. Thirty years later, we learned a lesson too late …
