The Duck And The Devil
There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in the woods; but he could never hit the target.… The Duck And The Devil
The Story of Arthur Stace: Also Known As Mr. Eternity
Arthur Stace was born and raised in Sydney Australia. His father and mother were both drunkards. Two sisters and two brothers also were drunks and they lived much of their time in jail. Stace used… The Story of Arthur Stace: Also Known As Mr. Eternity
Escaping the Amish
Those peace-loving bearded folks from Witness? I called Torah, and after just a few minutes, I knew this post had to be written. For those of you who feel trapped because of a job or… Escaping the Amish
Daughter to Parents: I Weep for Your Return
Dear Father and Mother, We apologized for all we didn’t meet the best with you. Well, we decided to write a little in our grosze geringheit (great humility) und schwach heit (weaknesses). We got your… Daughter to Parents: I Weep for Your Return
Special Report: Leaving the Amish Life
It’s the perfect May day in Elizabethtown, and the Schrock family is out enjoying the breeze. Today, the family’s five strong, but seven years ago, Saloma and Isaac were a young dating couple in Senora,… Special Report: Leaving the Amish Life
The Silversmith
Malachi 3:3 says: He (God) shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver… This verse puzzled a young man and he wondered what this statement meant about the character and nature of God. So,… The Silversmith
An English, German, and PA-Dutch “Word Comparison Study” Reflecting on Titus 1:1a
Before we get started with our “Word Comparison Study”, please know that the English text used in this article is from the Authorized King James Version. The German text is from Das Neue Testament unsers… An English, German, and PA-Dutch “Word Comparison Study” Reflecting on Titus 1:1a
Grandma’s Hands
Grandma, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the Porch swing. She didn’t move, just sat with her head down staring at her hands. When I sat down beside her she didn’t acknowledge my presence… Grandma’s Hands
Bitter Or Better: The Simple Truth About Your Joy In Life (Or Lack Of It!)
The toughest, most courageous people in history have been people who in their lives have endured terrible, unfortunate circumstance. I have two friends who are brothers, whose father deserted them when they were young. One… Bitter Or Better: The Simple Truth About Your Joy In Life (Or Lack Of It!)
It Is Written
When we make a major purchase or wish to have something understood properly, we put the words in writing. The spoken word has weight also, but time has a way of causing us to forget… It Is Written