Christian Living
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Is God a God of Mercy or of Wrath?
| January 1, 2022Many know that the Bible states that God is angry with the wicked. Few know that Jesus said that God “is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil” (Luke 6:35).
From the Peace Barn: Born Again and Amish
| January 1, 2022In 1880, George Washington Hazlett purchased 109 wooded acres near Smicksburg, Pennsylvania, which he began clearing with the hopes of one day operating a farm.
Guilty of Murder
| January 1, 2022Conservative Anabaptists know where they stand on the abortion issue. We are not afraid to stand up for those innocent babies who have never seen the light of day. But what we fail to realize is this: In a sense, we are taking part in murder.
Step Out of the Boat Conference
| January 1, 2022How do you respond when God’s calls you to step out of your comfort zone and all you have to hold onto is the faith you have in God?
Authority
| November 5, 2021As I look at the world that we live in, I see disrespect of authority like never before in my lifetime. There are whole populations of people who are saying, We will not respect the law. We will do whatever we want regardless of what the law.
Saints
| November 1, 2021Sixty-eight times, the Word of God refers to his children as saints. Six of Pauls letters to the church are addressed to saints.
Joy in Temptation
| November 1, 2021COUNT IT ALL JOY WHEN YOU FALL INTO DIVERS TEMPTATIONS (James 1:2).
Free from Deception
| November 1, 2021THIS WAS WRITTEN BY A DEAR BROTHER THAT HAS EXPERINCED THE BLESSING OF BEING SET FREE FROM BEING DECEIVED.
Jezebel
| November 1, 2021There is a popular belief and picture of what a Jezebel spirit looks like. Many envision a bold, un-submissive, angry woman, with seductive eyes and with her face painted to the nines.
The Word that Makes Me Cringe
| September 1, 2021I have a confession to make. I cringe when I hear the word “forgiveness.”
Do you Believe That?
| September 1, 2021In my lifetime, I do not believe that I have ever run into a person who did not look at themselves and see a sinful human being. From a child up, we just knew.
The Holy Spirit
| September 1, 2021I want to share some truth from Scripture about the Holy Spirit. He is a very necessary part of the Christian life.
Pulling Down of Strongholds
| September 1, 2021“PULLING DOWN OF STRONGHOLDS” When you see these words, what comes to your mind?
My Surprising Story
| July 1, 2021I used to be a very different person. Life did not make sense to me. It seemed purposeless… a mix of happiness and sorrow, with death waiting at the end at an undetermined point in time. Driving past graveyards always left me with an ominous feeling. What was the point of life? And what was waiting for me after death, if anything?, I often asked myself.
The Prodigal Son
| July 1, 2021I have often looked at the parable of the prodigal son and wondered which of the three people in the parable represent me. There was a father and his two sons. Each one had a very different makeup.
The Only Way
| July 1, 2021Do not think for even a moment that being Amish will earn you one ounce of favor with God. Going to the Amish church, following the church rules and traditions of your forefathers, are not what it takes to enter the presence of God when you die.
"Well Done!"
| May 1, 2021I recently read a comment of someone who thought that questioning traditions and studying history is wrong and a waste of time. Most of us have read the Bible for years, and we take it for granted that the things our churches teach are correct.
Leaders and Followers
| May 1, 2021Our world of people could, in some sense, be divided into two groups: leaders and followers. Leaders cannot lead without a following and followers cannot follow without a leader. It takes both.
Secrets Buried Alive Never Die
| May 1, 2021For generations it was common to control hurts, protect a certain version of the truth, protect eyes from seeing and ears from hearing. Whole generations have passed into eternity never dealing with hidden trauma.
Repentance and Faith
| May 1, 2021The Bible says that God created everything that is, including you and me. Since He created us, He owns us and we are responsible to Him.
What Went Wrong?
| May 1, 2021I wrote an article recently about sexual predators in the church. Tears came as I read some of the testimonies of abuse. How incredibly sad.
Hid with Christ...in God!
| May 1, 2021I would like to encourage you with a scripture passage that God impressed on my heart the past few days. It is reminders like these that will keep us on track and heading in the right direction, particularly during these difficult and dark days.
Embracing Divinely Created Womanhood
| March 1, 2021God’s Word has so much to teach us about womanhood and its beautiful place to play in God’s plan on earth. So many of these truths are missed, forgotten, and ever perverted by false religion. Let’s go to the Word to find some of these.
Living in a Snow Globe
| March 1, 2021Have you ever shaken a snow globe? One moment the world inside the globe is picture-perfect. The next, everything is a swirling mess of glitter and confusion until it all settles down again.
The Fruit of a Repentant Heart
| March 1, 2021I have no idea where your mind goes when you think of repentance. Maybe you think about a confession, or the words, “I’m sorry.” Maybe you think about King David and his repentance.
Step out of the Boat Conference
| March 1, 2021For several years, the Lord has burdened me to host a conference—a conference where people from all walks of life gather together in one place to get challenged and be encouraged to walk in the fullness of God. In 2020, Joseph Graber, myself and a few other godly men met in Holmes County to discuss the details, come up with a date and find a place to meet, but it never happened. I’m not sure why, other than it was not God’s timing. But now that we have entered 2021, I am thoroughly convinced that we must move forward with this conference.
Witchcraft
| March 1, 2021WITCHCRAFT: The use of spells, invocation of spirits, communication with the devil or a familiar spirit or medium.
Who Cast Jonah into the Sea?
| January 1, 2021Christians always talk about how Jonah was cast into the sea by the men who ran the ship. And, that of course is backed up by the following Scripture in Jonah 1:15.
How to Talk with Others about Spiritual Matters
| January 1, 2021Suppose you are somewhere with a group of men or women from church, and one of them begins talking about Jesus Christ. What is your reaction? Can you join in the conversation, or do you get an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach and wish that the conversation would soon change subjects?