How to Talk with Others about Spiritual Matters
“Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 10:32). Suppose you are somewhere with a group of men or women from church, and…
A Teaspoon of Honey and Goodness of God
Some things are impossible to forget. I can still hear the sound of his boots on the wood as he raced up the stairs after me. I can hear the door slam. But the loud…
Who Cast Jonah into the Sea?
Christians always talk about how Jonah was cast into the sea by the men who ran the ship. And, that of course is backed up by the following Scripture in Jonah 1:15. “Then said they…
Unless You Become Like a Child
“And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:13). These words, spoken by the eternal Son of…
Ordnung vs Love for God, By BR
Just a few lines to thank you for this publication. I enjoyed it very much! I hope to be kept on your mailing list. 25 years ago my dad said he feels our Amish people…
Twist, Turn, and Leave things out of Scripture, By AM
It irritates me greatly to see how people twist & turn & leave some things out of scripture so they don’t have to feel guilty. AM Thank you for your letter, AM. We often print…
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…
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?…
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…
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…