May 16, 2021 – DEVOTION: A Blog by Brethren Life and Thought

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Affirming God’s Non-Polarized Vision and Playful Expansive Compassion in the Jonah Story and Ours – A Sermon by Irv Heishman

Published on : May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 Published by : Chibuzo Nimmo Petty

In normal times, Jonah comes across as being utterly ridiculous. He is grumpy. He doesn’t want to do what God wants him to do. He runs away. He almost causes a shipwreck. He complains. He gets angry. When Jonah finally relents and does what God wants him to do, he […]

Image Credit: Alyssa Parker

Image Credit: Oakton Church of the Brethren

Image Credit: Anabaptist Communicators

Part of an art installation at the Community Room on King, the multipurpose space Veritas uses as its worship space and shares with local artists and community members throughout the week.

This image of Dirk Willems has become a famous representation of the Historic Peace Churches. Wilems was a martyred Anabaptist from Netherlands who escaped from prison, rescued his pursuer who had fallen through thin ice only to be recaptured, tortured, and killed for his faith.