Glorify God together
5 May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, 6 so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Colorful quilt photo by Brano Hudak from FreeImages. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Jesus models mission
In a post-Resurrection appearance, John reports that Jesus offered God’s peace to the group of terrified and fearful disciples locked behind closed doors (John 20:21). Jesus adds to his benediction an important elaboration: "As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." Jesus makes it clear that God’s mission of restoration and reclaiming the […]
Keep awake
Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day[i] your Lord is coming. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Practical and profound
The growth of a vibrant movement of voluntary service is an inspiring story of simple, youthful, practical Christian idealism applied to human suffering and struggle. Many Mennonite voluntary or alternative service programs birthed sincere discipleship convictions and unleashed the latent talent and skills of thousands of young men and women engaged in peaceful service. […]
Walking in peace through perplexing times
Though they grew up in different eras, many young people in the past seven and a half decades have shared a similar dream: In a world of militarism, materialism and me-ism, they desired to seek a road less traveled. Instead of marching to the beat of the times, they wanted to follow Jesus into a […]
Timeline of service
Henry Hochstetler cultivating at CPS Camp 138 in Malcolm, Nebraska, in 1946. 1940–1960 World War II was underway when the 1940s began. Historic peace churches responded to this violence by creating peace-oriented conduits for service. For example, in the United States, Civilian Public Service (CPS) provided an alternative to military service during World War II. […]
Be still
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Photo by Linda Shelly. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Healing
But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. Photo courtesy of the 2019 Colorado Springs Service Adventure unit. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
The Lord is
17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does.18 The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.20 The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. 21 My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord. Let every creature praise […]
Seek God for understanding
Your statutes are always righteous; give me understanding that I may live. Photo by Reuben Mgodeli. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Find refuge in God
1 You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,[a]2 will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust."3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence;4 he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will […]
Pray for everyone
1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires everyone to be […]