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Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities begins, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” That certainly applies to the past few months. Friends have grumbled about being cooped up at home but also enjoyed uninterrupted family time. Some have complained about their...

The leadership team and board at MBC have been working at refining our vision, mission and core values these past few years. One of the results of this effort has been a reinforcement of the core values that will drive our ministry. These core values are also the basic principles...

Guest Blog by John Friesen Today is February 29th. Many times we tend to feel or even dare whisper something like – ‘if only I had more time, I would get to do some of the things I’ve always wanted to’. Well, today is an ”extra day’ so what are (or did) you do...

What does it all mean to start a new decade? A look forward and a look back. What are the things you most remember about 2019? The special days, special events and special people (kids, grand-kids, parents, friends, etc.). What are the things you most look forward to in 2020?...

Their part in the life of Christ did not end on the night of His birth. How did they feel when the angels told them of Christ’s birth? Certainly they were awestruck. They were most likely quite shocked to be chosen to receive this announcement. They were, after all, fairly...

Those were the words uttered by John D Rockefeller when asked “How much money is enough money?”, to which he replied “Just a little more.” Before throwing the old oil baron under the electric bus, it is worth mentioning that Mr Rockefeller may have uttered...

“Gifts are not for a few but for all, and every believer has abilities which the Holy Spirit has given and can use to strengthen others. And it is the supreme joy of life to discover what they are and then pour yourself out to others through these gifts. And you will find them if...

Guest Blog by Dan Bolin I recently read about two ladies who sailed south from Hawaii in a seaworthy sailboat headed for Tahiti. A storm mauled their boat, damaging or destroying the sails, engine, and radio. Adrift on the open sea, they drank desalinized sea water, rationed...

Oi’s Camp Widjiitiwin Testimony Camp came into my life in a time that I was really struggling. When I moved from Australia I was very angry and bitter towards my father and towards God. The friendship group that I was involved in was unhealthy and left me lonely. I was that...

Several friends have started new businesses. They thrive on the adrenaline rush of establishing something new and dream of creating the next great enterprise. A few have succeeded, providing products or services to many willing buyers. But some new ideas flounder. People lose...