Become Amish?
Recently, I read a story about an Amish newspaper that received hundreds of letters asking how to become Amish. The article explained that most people wanted a change of pace or were feeling stressed by…
What a Gift We Have in Jesus!
What a blessed time of year we have just come through! There is Thanksgiving with all the family, friends, fun, and of course the food! Then there is Christmas! To a lot of people, Christmas…
2008 News
December 2008 Some in Amish community believe downturn … Goshen News, Goshen, IN “Stepping back and looking at what’s best for us will be beneficial in the long run,” he said. “People will have to…
What is the Church?
I have to confess that there was a time in my life, probably around my 18th birthday, when I oftentimes wondered how it was possible that God could accept people into His Kingdom who were…
Hunting for Fault
Hunting is a popular sport in Ohio. I have enjoyed many days in the woods while hunting squirrel, rabbits and deer. I’ve learned that although you have the right equipment, the proper skill, great weather…
Hay-Ropes, Ice, and Faith
When I was young and growing up, we had one of those large old barns, with four haymows. When we put loose hay in the back mows, we children often had the job of pulling…
Moving Forward in 2008
Whether it is changing a habit or setting some other goal, there are steps to follow which can help us achieve success. It is a common practice to set New Year’s resolutions (change habits or…
Something About Noah
No matter what your opinion is of the flood, we may all benefit from the lessons that can be learned from Noah’s convictions. According to the biblical account, if we figure each day as a…
Jonas Yoder
My name is Jonas Yoder but I like to be called JD. I left the Amish on January 22, 2007. The reason I left the Amish church is because I did not like all the…
What is Prayer?
Prayer is our direct line with heaven. Prayer allows us to talk to God! He wants us to communicate with Him, like a person-to-person phone call. What Do I Say? Praying is like talking to…