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 [...]
Editorials
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? [...]
Terry Smith: How Creative Will We Be?
We need to plant more churches because of Christ's grace and the needs of others. [...]
