I like to find the good in everything. If I can’t find good, I look for potential to be good. As I focused on tradition the last few weeks, I wearied of my own negative thoughts about it. It seemed I was thinking in circles and never arriving at a good solution. Then this week, […]
Letter to the Older Generation, Part Two-Thoughts on the Mennonite Church
Dear older people, (If you haven’t read Part One, I’d recommend doing that before continuing.) I hope the first part of this letter intrigued you, no matter your age. Even if you already knew that God created variety within His Church for a reason. I want to help you understand that these different gifts are […]
Letter to the Older Generation, Part One-Thoughts on the Mennonite Church
Dear older people, Let me first say how grateful I am that God has put you in our lives. You provide inspiration, encouragement, and understanding that no one else can. Despite what you may have gathered from our restless, seemingly relentless questioning and searching, we desperately want to learn from you. Although our questions and […]
Is your church safe? Thoughts on the Mennonite church
Church has been on my mind and heart in recent years. As I’ve grown into my role as a wife and mother, I’ve realized that church life and how it should be isn’t as cut and dried as I thought it was. I love my church, and seek the best for her as the Bride […]