Our daily bread
Give us each day our daily bread. Photo and graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
God holds all things together
15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; 16 for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. […]
Finding guidance
4 Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.5 Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. Photo by Craig Welscott. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Peace like a river
For this is what the Lord says: "I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream. Photo by Mike Sherrill. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
10 texts that shape my view of mission
Titus Presler, a missionary theologian, has proffered a definition of mission as “ministry in the dimension of difference.” Since mission in the Christian sense pertains to the person of Christ, we might modify this definition of mission as the process of crossing barriers of human difference, whether of race, class, or religion, in witness to […]
Biblical Storytelling and questions for reflection
If you are looking for something beyond a traditional sermon, consider biblical storytelling with reflective questions. Dozens of congregations have chosen this in the past few years! For biblical storytelling, I learn the scripture from the NRSV by heart and then “tell” it. What often happens in biblical storytelling is that the scripture moves from […]
Contemplative retreat leading
When you are looking for… Contemplative Space Spiritual Discernment Prayer Practices for Peacemakers Missional Visioning Biblical Storytelling… Contact me to customize your next leadership retreat, visioning session, regional training, congregational or conference gathering, and more! I have planned and guided spiritual retreats for small groups of 8–25 and larger gatherings […]
Creador de héroes
"Cada iglesia tiene una historia diferente", dice el empresario y pastor Patrick O’Connel, "pero todas las iglesias necesitan una instancia clara de desarrollo de liderazgo para los líderes, tanto voluntarios como pagos. Lo que a menudo falta es un camino que conduzca a la multiplicación". A partir de las prácticas de Jesús, este libro se enfoca en […]
Mission and creation
In the midst of the ominous message that we are careening toward destruction, there are signs of hope everywhere in acts large and small that people are taking to mitigate the effects of climate change and restore damaged lands. Essays in this issue of Anabaptist Witness explore and propose some of these hopeful acts: community […]
Hero Maker
Everybody wants to be a hero, but few understand the power of being a hero maker. In Hero Maker you will learn how to bring real change to your church and community by developing the practical skills to help others reach their leadership potential. Drawing on five powerful practices found in the ministry of Jesus, Hero Maker presents the […]
Let me bring joy
What are we waiting for? The church needs to take Jesus and his teachings of peace seriously. Mennonite Mission Network invites you to wear the "I choose peace" pin to be reminded of God’s call to peace and justice, and to spark conversation with others about peacemaking and the Prince of Peace. Request your pin by clicking […]
Surprise—God revealed in unexpected moments
Miraculous today By Dani Klotz The last chapter in Hebrews is full of nuggets of wisdom for the daily lives of Christians. This letter, originally written to Jewish believers, describes Jesus as the key to a new and better covenant. Faithfulness to the new covenant, which addresses a changed reality, is emphasized throughout the book. […]