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In the Embrace of Change
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by Henry Neufeld, Publisher I believe the greatest fear we have of change is the way that changes cascade. One thing leads to another. We experience this in daily life when a simple change to our routine impacts other activities. My decision to go to bed later changes my morning routine, which changes the outline…
Confessions of a Climate Denier
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by Elgin Hushbeck I am skeptical of the theory that human activity is causing the earth to warm at a rate that is threatening. I freely admit that I am not now, nor have I ever been a climatologist, and for some this means I am not allowed to have an opinion or reach a…
Can the Kingdom ever come through our engagement in politics?
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by Chris Surber What is the central mission of the individual Christian? What is the central mission of the Church? How can any person be effective at any thing if they fail to identify with clarity their central mission? A lot of believers today are living as though their central mission was to purify society…
Forty Days of Lent? What About the Fifty Days of Easter?
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by Allan R. Bevere One thing I have noticed as a Protestant whose tradition observes the forty days Lent: We don’t seem to be very good at observing the fifty days of the Easter season. Yes, we pull out all the stops in worship on Easter Sunday, but then we seem to immediately go back…
Toward a Biblical Church
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by Henry Neufeld, owner and publisher of Energion Publications The word “biblical” is one of the most misused words in theological discussion, possibly even more abused than the word “church.” As a linguist I must note that…