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Not long ago I told a group of 5th graders that if they live long enough their hearts will be broken.  No doubt we are reminded daily that we live in a world of suffering.  Death, destruction, and disease come as constant as the sunrise, yet when suffering becomes personal or hits closer to home it still surprises us.  One of the questions most often asked of pastors is, “If God is both

The year 2011 marked a season of new experiences and solidifying vision.  To be sure, I continue to enjoy my work at First Mennonite.  I love working with young people!  Certainly ministry in our culture can be challenging at times.  However, I love to teach God’s Word and nothing compares to the blessing of sharing God’s message and knowing that seeds of truth will eventually produce

One day I watched as my two oldest daughters played a game they had made up.  The game began as Madison blindfolded Caroline and took hold of her hand and led her around the room.  Evidently the object of the game was to find out two things.  One was to see how frightened Caroline could become, and the second was to find out just how much she trusted her sister.  The game started out with