Waiting for the Lord
5 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope;6 my soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning. Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Audiences to reach through nonviolent direct action
Episode 5: Audiences Study guide Focus statement/synopsis: Reconciliation is possible at every level of society — between people, between people and God, and between people and our planet. Nonviolent direct action can be a powerful part of a campaign pursuing reconciliation. And actions are especially meaningful when they are geared toward specific groups of people, […]
Seeking God’s Kingdom through nonviolent direct action
Episode 1: Seeking God’s Kingdom Study guide This guide is intended to help facilitate a fruitful conversation between viewers of the Stir Up Peace videos in a group setting. While you can watch these videos by yourself, there are advantages to watching them with others (e.g., in a Sunday School class or a small group). […]
Worship and witness
This issue of Anabaptist Witness explores many understandings of worship and expressions of witness. To witness is to observe a statement or action or to profess one’s religious beliefs. We can witness God’s work in the world or humans’ good and harmful deeds. We can proclaim our beliefs, in words and actions, to one another within and […]
Renewal for mission
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation titled "Renewal for mission." It is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for Sunday, May 30. Mission flows from the renewing touch of God’s Spirit. Romans 8:12-17 John 3:1-17 Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 29 Thank you for joining us! This was initially streamed on May 25, […]
A single cupped palm
God measured the water of the world in a single cupped palm. That steady and sure hand is the one that keeps us and guides us. God is aware and cares for all of us. What could possibly escape God’s attention? Nothing! God is big. We can count on God to be there when we […]
The spirit intercedes for us
26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. 27 And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Photo by […]
Perseverance in prophecy
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation titled "Perseverance in prophesy." It is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for May 23, Pentecost Sunday. Prophets press on through challenges to convey the message of the Lord. Ezekiel 37:1-14 Acts 2:1-21 Thank you for joining us!This was initially streamed on May 18, […]
Take my hand
When Jesus healed a leper by touching him, it was more than physical healing. Touch a leper is a dangerous thing to do, and Jesus certainly didn’t have to touch the man. But Jesus saw that his suffering was more than physical — it was emotional as well. Jesus saw this man’s complete lack of […]
Sent into the world
As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. Photo by Lauren Weaver. Graphic Design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Holy closure
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation titled "Holy closure." It is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for May 16, the seventh Sunday of Easter. From the tragic death of Judas, the disciples found closure through scripture and prayer, which led into mission. Acts 1:15-26 Thank you for […]
Lasting fruit
16 You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. 17 I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another. Photo by Roksolana Zasiadko on Unsplash. Graphic design […]