98 Faces Looking Back At Us
by Terry M. Smith Charitable giving patterns have changed, we’re sometimes told. People now want to give to specific projects they support or to Christian workers whom they [...]
Editorials
Terry Smith: The Frightening Task of Preaching
by Terry M. Smith Preaching is a privilege, a frightening task. By frightening, trembling before God is meant, not a fear of speaking in public. Jesus said we are judged by [...]
Terry Smith: One Lord, Many Needs, and EMC
by Terry M. Smith Proclaiming Jesus in word and deed: Opposing human trafficking. Assisting refugees. Counselling couples. Providing food. Aiding families living on a garbage [...]
Terry Smith: Silence Does Not Fit Francis I
by Terry M. Smith It is disappointing that Francis I, whom we respect, will not yet apologize to Indigenous peoples in Canada for the residential school legacy. This does not [...]
Terry Smith: What You Read Isn’t Always ‘The Conference Position’
by Terry M. Smith Does printing a lead article, a news item, or a letter in The Messenger mean that the editors, the Board of Church Ministries, the General Board, or the [...]
Terry Smith: Why a Conference of Churches?
by Terry M. Smith Why do we have a Conference of churches? Some say it’s because of missions; we work together to make disciples and plant churches. Some pastors, [...]
Terry Smith: Advent is a Time of Grief
O Lord, Christmas creates tension for us. We are sometimes hurt and confused. Help us to feel and know that we are not alone. In Jesus’ name. [...]
Terry Smith: Advent is a Time for Adventure
Advent recalls a time when the Greatest Adventurer came among us to share our human life. [...]
Andrew Walker: Relating to Others Through Senua’s Sacrifice
The narrative structure of Senua’s Sacrifice takes a Norse framework, yet allows for an amount of empathy not previously found by me in books or other media. [...]
Terry Smith: Questions Asked Near a Mirror
Q. Why don’t you write about some topics?
A. If the focus shifts from the topic to me, does this help the discussion? [...]
