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Miller: What my dad taught me

My dad smells of hay and manure, the soil and the outdoors, spiritually speaking. His relationship with God is a sturdy thing, like coveralls that

Lucinda J. Kinsinger

July 16, 2018

Powell: Inhumane separation

The Statue of Liberty greeted immigrant arrivals in the United States beginning in 1886. Many of our white ancestors saw this quote emblazoned on Ms.

John Powell

July 16, 2018

Yoder-Short: The trophy queen says ‘no’

No more bathing suits at the Miss America Pageant. Is the culture of female objectification finally fading? Snags in male domination are old news. Long

Jane Yoder-Short

July 16, 2018

Faith the size of a wheat seed

“Be still and know that I am God” (Ps. 46:10). I love that verse. Such a good reminder to stop, chill out, and allow God

Kendra Horst

July 12, 2018

Loving our neighbors without fear

I saw two movies recently. The second was First Reformed. The pastor of a small Christian Reformed church somewhere in New York struggles with a

Abe Janzen

July 11, 2018

Finding our better angels in divided times

Who hasn’t known relationships torn apart over divisive politics? Churches, families and businesses all know the tension that can accompany political discussions, especially in recent

Jeff Newcomer Miller, Duane Beck | Russell Johnson

July 10, 2018

Evana solidifies collaborative vision

UPLAND, Ind. — At 3 years old, the Evana Network is solidifying its identity as a collaborator with other Anabaptist denominations.

Rachel Stella | Mennonite World Review

July 9, 2018

A Lancaster historian seeks Mennonite hair art

It’s a well-known story. It was July 25, 1896, and there had been a party at the home of John Musser in Witmer, Pa., and

Joel Horst Nofziger

July 9, 2018

To judge or not to judge?

As a child, I rarely heard cursing. Thus, I often didn’t recognize inappropriate language when I did hear it. My friend and I could watch

Tabitha Driver

July 5, 2018

Immortal works

Far from the tourist crowds, the Non-Catholic Cemetery in Rome is a haven of solitude. In a tree-shaded corner we found the grave of the

Paul Schrag

July 2, 2018