We have made the point in previous essays that before we even begin formulating “theories of atonement” we must simply let the biblical text speak for itself when it addresses the entire Jesus event.
We are grateful for the many generous financial donations we have been receiving recently. This week one of those gifts was accompanied by a card in which the donor expressed gratitude for the work we do at Mennonite Heritage Village and specifically reminded us not to forget the faith of our forebears.
If you’re like me, you do your best to take care of your health. You eat well, drink adequate water, and exercise regularly.
I am pleased to announce several successful local grants that have been awarded in the constituency of Steinbach, from the provincial Community Places Program.
The end of June has always been a time of milestones and new beginnings, when the school year comes to a close and students get ready for their summer break.
The back to the land movement has always been an interest of mine. My grandparents, like many others in their generation, grew up rural, but even in their later years, in a semi urban setting, continued with large gardens and some livestock.
Have you ever had life throw you a curve ball? As you know, I have, a time or two, and am in the midst of another one.
Perspective makes a lot of difference; working in a personal care home I see this a lot. In the course of a week, I sat with a number of residents who shared, unsolicited, their perspective on living in a personal care home.
Why should we conserve in a time of prosperity? Really? Try to answer that question as though a child had asked it. Is it really necessary to conserve something that for now seems to be plentiful?
While the use of mushrooms for medicine may seem esoteric here in North America, many countries, including Japan, China, Korea, and Russia, rely on mushroom-derived medicines.