Christian Living
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Hope for a Heart of Stone
| July 1, 2022When Jesus died on the cross, He nullified the Old Testament laws and the veil that separated the Holy Place from the Temple was torn from the top to the bottom, opening the way for whoever wanted to come to the Father.
Innocence and "The Talk"
| May 1, 2022I just want to keep my children innocent as long as possible, she said. We all do. What kind of parent doesn’t want to protect their children? But judging by the number of sexually abused children in our circles, I wonder if we really know how.
Conviction
| May 1, 2022Cain was very angry with his brother, Abel. At some point, his anger turned into hate, which led Cain to murder his own brother.
Your Beyond Blessed Wife
| May 1, 2022As your workday ends and I see 5:00 come closer on the clock, I know you will soon be home. You will provide me with a break and baby assistance until bedtime.
From the Peace Barn: Amish or Ahamish?
| May 1, 2022After the publication of my article in Januarys Amish Voice (From the Peace Barn: Amish and Born Again), I received phone calls from readers in North Carolina, Indiana, Virginia and Wyoming. I enjoyed every conversation.
A God-Given Understanding
| May 1, 2022Have you ever noticed that some people understand Scripture differently than you do? You can discuss Scripture and think that you agree, but the next time that you talk about the same issue, it is like water rolling off a ducks back...
Not my Pain
| March 1, 2022I don’t think I’ll ever forget that day. It is etched deeply in my memory.
Victim or Victor?
| March 1, 2022You know, the truth is that we are all victims of circumstances that were dealt to us and were not of our own choosing. Some, of course, have suffered many more injustices than others.
The Curse of Silence
| March 1, 2022There is a silent monster in the room. It is so big and ominous, and holds such a horrid, almost palpable dread, that in order to cope we push it out of our minds.
The Church of God
| March 1, 2022Hello Church of God! I felt compelled to share some things with you that I read in my morning study. I was reminded just how special and precious you are in God’s sight. There is not a spot on you, nor a wrinkle or any such thing.
An Attitude of Gratitude
| March 1, 2022This should describe every believer that names the name of Christ: "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thess. 5:18)
Seeking Truth
| March 1, 2022There has been something laying on my mind for a while. Everyone of us, no matter where and how we grew up, are more intimately acquainted with our own heritage and belief system than we are with other cultures around us.
Pondering Prayer
| March 1, 2022Before Jesus began His ministry, He rose up a great while before day, went out and found a solitary place, and prayed (Mark 1:35-39).
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?
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Pulling Down of Strongholds
| September 1, 2021“PULLING DOWN OF STRONGHOLDS” When you see these words, what comes to your mind?
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.
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 Word that Makes Me Cringe
| September 1, 2021I have a confession to make. I cringe when I hear the word “forgiveness.”
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.
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.
