The Yoke of Hope
Billy Funk
In text as in the world we hear of division and violence, As followers of Jesus we are called to a way of Peace that combines a critique of structural violence and Love of Enemy. In a time such as this we are called to be faithful to Jesus and His way, a way of […]
God in Place
Mark Schloneger
What we remember is embedded in places, things, and monuments, and their physical existence reinforces those memories. Therefore, wherever we are gathered in the memory of Christ, there is the place of God.
Mutual Faithfulness
Steph Wieand
What a joy to engage the book of Ruth together this week. I’m drawn to the fact that it is through mutual relationship that Naomi and Ruth experience redemption in this story. God is less of a notable character here, but God’s presence is felt through other people. So what does that mutual relationship look […]
One
Mark Schloneger
When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment in all of the law, he first responded with words from Deuteronomy 6:4-5. Those words are part of a prayer called the Shema, and observant Jews pray them twice a day: “Hear, O Israel, the Lord is our God; the Lord is one. You shall love the […]
The Wrestler Unmasked
Mark Schloneger
Could it be that we are Jacob — away from our home, away from our family, away from ourselves, and carrying in one of our pockets a future that we grasped by the heel but was never meant for us? Who are we? What is our story? Where is our place? Why are we here?
Inauspicious Openings
Steph Wieand
This summer at Mennonite Convention I went to an excellent workshop by Michelle Hershberger, Bible and Ministry professor at Hesston College. Senper was also at this one with me and I know some of our youth enjoyed her other workshops. Michelle was sharing about Hesston’s work on teaching biblical literacy through focusing on the big […]
God’s Tenacious Solidarity
Richard A. Kauffman
Paul reminds us that the well-being of the earth and our well-being as humans living in this world are inextricably tied together. Both the world and we eagerly await our redemption at God’s final triumph. Meanwhile, God helps us in our weaknesses, and God even comes to the rescue when we don’t even know what […]
Loving God and Others
Marilyn Rudy-Froese
Guest Speaker Marilyn Rudy-Froese speaks on hospitality, the love of God and love of others. Marilyn was a pastor at Berkey from 2012 – 2017. She currently is a Church Leadership Minister for Mennonite Church Eastern Canada.
A Glimmer of Hope
Steph Wieand
We have all been there before- you know, sitting around, chatting with family and friends, and someone mentions a current event, something in the news, maybe a recent political update that isn’t too uplifting. Violence in Sudan; a mall shooting in Texas; wildfires, floods, and landslides; One comment leads to another and before you know […]
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