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March 8 issue
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New book offers a fresh voice about men’s spirituality
When it comes to male spirituality, men seem to have only two choices for models.
“They are told to be strong, take-charge and independent, like warriors, or silent and alone, like meditating monks,” says Gareth Brandt, author of the new Herald Press book Under Construction: Reframing Men’s Spirituality. “Being aggressive or passive seems to be the only options out there.”
March 1 issue
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Menno who?
If there is one thing Mennonites should know a lot about, it should be Menno Simons — the 16th-century Anabaptist leader whose name others used to give their church its name.
Feb. 22 issue
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Faith and Life director to retire
WATERLOO, Ont. — After 27 years of working in the area of Christian education, Eleanor Snyder will retire in July from her position as director of Faith and Life Resources at Mennonite Publishing Network.
Feb. 15 issue
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You get what you pay for
The woman on the Winnipeg radio station call-in show was upset. She had just discovered that the agency she donated to for Haitian earthquake relief charges an administration fee. How could they do that when so many people are suffering?
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Blogs add spice to cooks’ adventures
Wendy Hammond is doing it to discover simple ways of preparing local, healthful foods.
Feb. 1 issue
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To help Haiti, send money
My first thought, upon hearing about the terrible earthquake in Haiti, was: “Oh God, no — not Haiti!” That’s the last thing that desperately poor country needs.
Jan. 18 issue
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Dyck ‘home before dark’
Peter Dyck prayed God would let him die before old age robbed him of his ability to be kind, trusting, loving and generous.
Jan. 11 issue
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Timeless word on war, peace
John Howard Yoder is one of the best-known Mennonite thinkers on peace.
Nov. 16, 2009 issue
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Talking openly about suicide
Everyone has a friend like Glenn — someone you knew years ago, but lost touch with. Maybe he or she is a childhood friend, someone you went to high school or university with, or maybe a former colleague. Years go by, and you never think of that person at all.
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Veteran pastor shares church-growth passion
SCOTTDALE, Pa. — For almost 50 years, David Eshleman has had a passion to help churches reach out and share Christ.
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