Reflections of a Mother
I gave you life, but cannot live it for youI can teach you right from wrong but I cannot always decide for youI can take you to church but I cannot make you believeI can…
Are You Dead?
When you get born again by surrendering your life and asking Jesus to live in your heart, can you now go and live any way you want to? This question has been around as long…
I Know How You Feel
One day, when my late husband was drawing closer and closer to death, I was watching him and our son playing in the living room. Our little boy was just shy of three year’s old,…
Lord of Glory
Lord you are my GloryThrough the awful darknessLord you are my LightWhen the way is as night Lord you are my strengthWhen mine has melted as waxLord you are my strong towerWhen the rain is…
Fear Can Cripple Your Christian Walk
And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew. So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto…
Four Inch Hat
When I was young and full of pepI often made a crooked stepBut now I am old and my head looks flatBecause I wear a 4 inch hatBut now if I am honest and trueThat…
Excommunication and Shunning Members of the Church (Part 3 of 3)
The following letter is in response to the article labeled Excommunication and Shunning, January 2011 issue. Also read our readers’ responses in Part 2. Dear Fellow Pilgrim, greetings in the name of our Savior Jesus…
Date Pudding
Ingredients 1 c. chopped dates1 tsp. soda1-1/2 T. butter1 c. boiling water1-1/2 c. flour1 c. sugar 1 tsp. salt1 tsp. vanilla1 c. chopped nuts2 eggs Instructions Add boiling water to the dates, soda and butter.…
Home Made Bread
Ingredients 1 qt. warm water1 T. salt1/2 c. sugar4 T. lard1 T. yeast1/2 c. water3 lbs. flour [10-12 c.] Directions Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water. Add rest of water, salt, sugar…
Ex-Amish woman finding new life
HARLINGEN — Emma Gingerich reached the age of 15 without ever having used a computer or talking on a telephone. She never studied history or geography; for her, the earth was still flat. The life…