Compassion or Bitterness
Why do we care when someone else is hurting, either physically or emotionally? Because there is this thing called Compassion, which simply means Passion for someone else. So what is passion? Passion is “a powerful…
Behold Israel
And the Lord said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward: for all…
My “Why?”
If you’ve been following my last few posts, you’ve probably noticed that I’ve been writing a lot about sexual abuse. Maybe you’re wondering why. A few weeks ago, I found myself asking “Why?” What is…
Life Matters
Following the recent decision of the lawmakers of New York to allow more abortions, God has laid a burden on my heart for us to consider. I am writing this as a challenge to think…
Belief of our Fathers: Angels, Demons, and Satan (Chapter 6)
This continues a study on the beliefs of our forefathers, based largely on the 1632 Dordrecht Confession of Faith. This section tells about Ecclesiology, or the study of the Church. This has been edited for…
I Am Glad to Read the Amish Voice, By: F. H.
Dear Amish Voice, I would like to order two copies of the book, What Do the Amish Believe? I also want to thank you for all the effort and work you put into the Amish Voice!…
Belief of Our Fathers: The Church (Chapter 5)
This continues a study on the beliefs of our forefathers, based largely on the Dordrecht Confession of Faith from 1632. This section tells is a study of the Church. The article has been edited for…
Receiving Jesus into Your Heart: Is it Biblical?
Hello. I have a question about “receiving Jesus into my heart.” I have heard people say to do this, but is that biblical? I believe the Bible does not say to “accept Jesus into your…
The Golden Cord
We always assumed the golden cord of family ties, just assumed that golden cord was always there, binding us together, connecting us as a family, like the web of strings wrapped ‘round the fingers in…
Fear of the Unknown
Fear is not fun to live with. It steals our sleep, our peace, our joy, and our courage from us. Fear is the opposite of faith and trust. It is a tormentor! People fear losing…