Living in the Stronghold of Deception (Part 8 of 8)
Part eight of an eight-part series called Living in the Stronghold of Deception. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part… Living in the Stronghold of Deception (Part 8 of 8)
Head Covering: Should I Wear One?
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?
Why Would a Good Father Punish His Children?
For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth (Hebrews 12:6). For years I struggled with the idea of God’s chastening in my life. Especially the idea of God chastening… Why Would a Good Father Punish His Children?
Living in the Stronghold of Deception (Part 7 of 8)
Part seven of an eight-part series called Living in the Stronghold of Deception. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part… Living in the Stronghold of Deception (Part 7 of 8)
Fear and Control – Just Feelings?
May I talk with you about something close to my heart? There is a word I hear a lot of these days, and that word is anxiety. Anxiety, worry, and feeling scared are all the… Fear and Control – Just Feelings?
Seven Men Sought Entrance into the Kingdom
Seven men walked up to the door of the kingdom of God to seek entrance; only one made it in. The names of the seven were: Religion, Good Works, Repentance, Confession, Do Your Best, Poor… Seven Men Sought Entrance into the Kingdom
Your Church has no Rules!
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!
What is Worldliness?
In the January Amish Voice, we asked for your interpretation of I John 2:15-16: Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of… What is Worldliness?
Why did Jesus Come to Earth?
How would you respond if someone were to ask you the following two questions: Why do you think Jesus came to earth, and in what way did you personally benefit from it? Most of the… Why did Jesus Come to Earth?
Forsaking All and Following Jesus
One by one, Jesus called out and said follow me. Peter and Andrew said yes. James and John said yes. So did eight others. They dropped all—their jobs, incomes and family and followed immediately. They… Forsaking All and Following Jesus