Don’t Blame Satan!
Recently, I am seeing and hearing so much about looking at the positive and not the negative – which is good. So let’s quit giving the devil credit for messing up our lives, and start…
Wealth and Power
Have you ever asked yourself: Why are the ungodly so blessed with wealth? As of May 17, 2020, Jeff Bezos (Head of Amazon) tops out at $145.4B. Bill Gates, at #2, is worth 104.8B. Mark…
Christian or Disciple?
Many people consider themselves to be a Christian. A lot less people would say that they are disciples of Jesus. Jesus never used the word ‘Christian,’ but He often used the word ‘disciple.’ He used this…
The Pharisees—and What God Really Wants
“For I say to you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:20) Am I a Pharisee?…
Women and Their Responsibility in Marriage
I grew up as a tiny girl on a dairy farm in an Amish Mennonite community in Canada. One of my main goals and dreams in life was to be the best wife that I…
Will Amish people vote in the 2020 USA Elections?
According to the last census there are around 344,670 Amish people currently living in the United States – a number which has steadily been rising with the population doubling during the past two decades. The Amish community is deeply religious, law-abiding and…
‘Buggy tax’ clears final hurdle in Lawrence County
BEDFORD, IN — Two ordinances relating to road maintenance and safety in regards to Amish horse-drawn buggies passed the Lawrence County Council Tuesday night, paving the way for those in the plain communities to begin paying…
Mennonite school’s annual dinner feeding over 1,200 people
WINNIPEG, CANADA – A high school in Winnipeg is offering free meals to its community to thank them for their support. Alexis Dirks and Krista Neustaedter Barg from Westgate Mennonite Collegiate are preparing their third annual Pick Up,…
Amish bishop enters probation program to resolve failure to report sexual abuse claims
An Amish bishop has entered a probation program to resolve criminal charges that he failed to report suspected sexual abuse in what is apparently the first such case of its kind in Lancaster County. Levi S.…
Webster County judge sends Amish brothers to prison for violating their probation
MARSHFIELD, MO – A Webster County judge Thursday sent two Amish brothers for prison for violating terms of their probation. Petie and Aaron Schartz of Seymour, Mo. will spend 15 years in prison for their…