By Menno-Lite The information below has been provided merely to inform, bring awareness to, and spark concern in the hearts of those who love the Lord Jesus, believe His Word is true, and are called to pray in these perilous times for this generation. Why has the same sex conversation come to the forefront in … [Read more…]
By Menno-Lite Why Lent? The answer appears to be obviously simple. The spread of ecumenical yeast seems to have spread through the whole lump of Mennonite dough.—Menno-Lite Once again the Mennonite Brethren are promoting their new ancient tradition of Lent. In the February 2015 issue of the MB Herald[1] are two plugs. The first is … [Read more…]
2014 Top Stories By Like-Minded Ministries 1. The Present of “His Presence” (and Should We Practice “His Presence”?) by Larry DeBruyn 2. A Book Review: ”Another Jesus” Calling by Warren Smith: Sarah Young’s “Jesus” More Like a “Love Struck” Boyfriend by Midwest Christian Outreach 3. Are You Prepared? Something to Think About by Paul Proctor … [Read more…]
By Menno-Lite In an article called Have a “thin” Christmas in the December 2014 issue of the MB Herald, readers are encouraged to find God in the ‘thin places‘ this Christmas. God comes near In North America, with the endless noise and rush of life, it’s often difficult to find places where we can steal … [Read more…]
Courtesy of Menno-Lite LTRP Note: The following article is posted by Menno-lite for informational and research purposes only and not as an endorsement of labyrinths. Hesston College dedicates prayer labyrinth Written By: Emily Kauffman The Mennonite – Daily News Hesston (Kan.) College and the local community now have a new place to go for quiet … [Read more…]
By Menno-Lite Herald Press, the book publishing imprint of MennoMedia (Mennonite Church Canada and Mennonite Church USA) which publishes books from ‘an Anabaptist perspective,’ brings you their newest title: “A new book addressing the deepest questions of the soul, The Spacious Heart: Room for Spiritual Awakening, was released by Herald Press in early September. The … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: This is part 2 of this series. To read part 1, click here. By Menno-lite In the last half of his plenary talk at a FOSNA conference this April in Portland, Oregon, in his case to prove that Christians are responsible for creating the injustice that currently exists in Palestine, Brian McLaren went … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The statement below is written by Menno-Lite, a ministry that focuses on the “New” Spirituality entering the Mennonite church, but the information they provide is affecting all denominations, including the writings of emergent church leader Brian McLaren. You can read some of our research on McLaren here. And if you have never listened … [Read more…]
Inviting students to Sabeel is one way to get more people in the movement. This is why the BDS campaign targets university campuses. How alarming that all these movements are backed by Christian organizations.—Menno-Lite By Menno-Lite This week, Menno-lite has been exploring the link between the Mennonites and the anti-Israel agenda. Much of the information … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: While the following article by Menno-Lite is concerning Mennonites in particularly, Menno-Lite explains that this anti-Israel movement is happening with other Christian groups too. There are several parts to this series, which can be accessed from Menno-Lite’s website. This is a serious issue that believers in Christ need to understand. Menno-Lite has done … [Read more…]
By Menno-Lite Used with permission. In an article called Pray and Work[1] in the February issue[2] of the MB Herald, the author attempts to answer the question; where do prayer and deed intersect? But another question remains unanswered; where do Mennonites and Benedictine monks and Jesuits intersect? Here is an excerpt from Pray and Work … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: After one of our readers notified us today about the Mark Centre in Canada (affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren), we saw the need to post the following book review about a book written by the directors of the Mark Centre, Steve and Evy Klassen. If you, or someone you know, is planning on attending a retreat center, … [Read more…]
By Menno-lite The seminary for the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches is there to equip and educate future pastors, leaders, missionaries, counsellors and teachers for ministry within the Mennonite Brethren constituency. This fall, one of the courses offered by the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary to equip future pastors and teachers and missionaries is listed … [Read more…]
By Menno-lite Mary T Rankin is a spiritual director and retreat leader who currently co-directs Stillpoint at Beckside (www.stillpointatbeckside.com), an ecumenical spiritual retreat center in Bellingham, WA. where those seeking to experience the Mystery of God can spend time walking and meditating in their labyrinth. With a background in music therapy (The Bonny Method of … [Read more…]
by Menno-Lite Are the Mennonites falling for Agenda 21 and Sustainable Development? It appears so… “Ministry Advantage offered me a variety of resources to help create sustainability in order to advance God’s kingdom…” -pastor Philip Vallelly, Winkler MB Church [MB pastors gain Canadian ‘advantage’?] “How can we mobilize creativity-in-community to fashion lives of simplicity and … [Read more…]
by Menno-lite This June, the Canadian School of Peacebuilding will be taking place at Canadian Mennonite University. The goal? “We want to create a space where people from different backgrounds and perspectives can connect in positive and respectful ways,” said Valerie Smith, co-director of CSOP.” –A microcosm of peace under one roof Canadian School of … [Read more…]
by Menno-Lite In the April 2011 issue of the MB Herald is an article called Disappointment in prayer? which is a conversation that recently took place at an MB church about unanswered prayer. The article begins… In spring 2010, Highland Community Church, Abbotsford, B.C., hosted a three-part series of conversations on unanswered prayer. The following … [Read more…]
by Menno-Lite A newly released book called Love Wins by Rob Bell is (supposedly) causing a huge controversy in Christendom. The issue is over the doctrine of hell, which the emergent Bell hasn’t been very clear about in certain interviews and promotional videos lately. Because it’s no secret that in the past Mennonites have been … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following article intro is from Menno-Lite, a blog that is faithfully reporting on the Mennonite Brethren’s slide into the contemplative camp. “Is the Mennonite Brethren Conference Knowingly Condoning Ecumencial Inter-spiritual Practices?” by Menno-lite Recently, the MB Herald promoted a book party by Rachel Twigg Boyce for Shane Claiborne’s latest book (see MB … [Read more…]
