This continues a study on the beliefs of our forefathers, based largely on the Dordrecht Confession of Faith from 1632. This section tells about Pneumatology, or the study of the Holy Spirit. The article has… Beliefs of Our Fathers: The Holy Spirit (Chapter 3)

This continues a study on the beliefs of our forefathers, based largely on the Dordrecht Confession of Faith from 1632. This section tells about Christology, or the study of Jesus Christ.  To read other chapters… Belief of our Fathers: Jesus Christ (Chapter 2)

This continues a study on the beliefs of our forefathers, based largely on the Dordrecht Confession of Faith from 1632. This section tells about theology, or the study of God.  To read other chapters in… Beliefs of our Fathers: God (Chapter 1)

Background: Some time ago, a preacher in the Amish church left the culture with his wife and children. Not long after they left, the former preacher’s siblings and church came to visit the family.  They… Church Vows or Marriage Vows: Which is more important?

Question I am former German Baptist and while there is a vast difference between them and the Amish, I am still having some struggles with what I see is a mild form of shunning. My… Head Covering: Should I Wear One?

This is what some local Amish have observed with regard to non-Amish churches in this area. Why, they exclaim, with no fences the sheep will all disappear! Funny they should say that, since sheep are… Your Church has no Rules!

This is Part 2 of 2 on a biblical response to sexual abuse in Anabaptist communities. Relating to Victims So now that we have established a biblical response to the perpetrators of sexual abuse, let’s… Relating to Victims (Part 2)

Martin Luther was born on November 10, 1483. He was born on St. Martin’s Day, and so his parents named him Martin. Hans Luther, Martin’s father, was a miner. Hans and his wife, Margarete, were… Lawyer, Lightning, and Luther

This is Part 1 of 2 on a Biblical Response to Sexual Abuse in Anabaptist Communities. Relating to Perpetrators (those who commit the wrong) I am shocked at the manner in which many Anabaptist churches… Relating to Perpetrators (Part 1)

October 31, 1517. What is so special about this date? Why should we care about the Protestant Reformation? How sad it is that so many Christians can talk about politics, sports, music, romance fiction books,… Martin Luther and the Reformation