Letter

Responding to the Mar/Apr 2025 issue

Faith, politics and Trump is a timely reminder for perspective. As Michael Zwaagstra says, asking opinions about Trump will provoke a heated debate. Asking “What do you think about Jesus Christ?” may be no different in the variety and intensity of response.

Ernie Koop’s declaration that “our society desperately needs … humble truth” is a call to Christian discipleship, to embrace “our citizenship in heaven.” Let us join together in telling the old/new story of Jesus as King.

Evelyn’s response to loneliness, and her willingness to be alone with God is an inspiration.

Venus Cote’s story of God’s power in the present, prevailing against the reality of demon forces is the rejoicing of victory!

Hope and grace abound in this edition. Thank you for reporting on the MCC litigation resolution, indicating that their policies exceed legal standards, that people in charge remain people who need grace as well, and that they are aiming to improve.

Layton Friesen’s reflection on tough love, and God’s love, as an imitation of teaching—not whether I am speaking, but are the listeners learning? is a meaningful way to consider true love.

Mo Friesen’s perspective on interactive conversation with God as our prayer practice means that we can pray without ceasing, for real.

Thank you for an educational, inspirational, Anabaptist perspective (thanks for the historical review), biblically-based publication.

– Gordon Dyck

Steinbach, Man.