The words we sing
It’s been about 40 years since contemporary worship music first started showing up in Mennonite Brethren churches. Since that time, it has easily overtaken...
Our six-month journey as perpetual church visitors
We did not set out to be perpetual visitors. In August 2017, after resigning from a church staff position, my husband and I set...
Take notice, take interest
Evangelism. It’s a big word with some scary implications. One of those connotations for me is the word “witnessing,” an even more daunting concept....
Real simple sharing
It was late, and I had a 45-minute drive ahead of me. I was already groggy, and so I pulled into a Get ‘n...
This is my story
When we become followers of Jesus we begin a great journey of discipleship, the process of becoming more like Jesus. Jesus came on mission...
You can be an online missionary
It was 10:30 on a Tuesday morning and I’d just sent a batch of emails to pastors about an upcoming prayer meeting. My coffee...
Becoming a student of the world
“Mission trip” is a phrase that brings excitement, adventure, passion and sometimes fear of the unknown. I was feeling all of those emotions when...
Beyond managing our anger
Years ago, I participated in anger management classes held on our church campus. A secular counseling group rented one of our rooms and led...