Two Men: One Religious, One Humble
During one of Jesus’ sermons here on earth, He began to tell a parable. In His story, He was specifically targeting a group of people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised…
Bloom Where You Were Planted, By Ohio
Dear Amish Voice, We cannot agree with all your writings. The Christian life is not just an easy downhill ride. Consider 1 Peter 4:18. Also 2 Corinthians 11:13-15. I am not saying only Amish will…
A Partial Gospel, By Indiana
Dear Amish Voice, It was with interest (and disgust) that I read Moses Schrock’s article on forgiveness in the January Amish Voice. A partial gospel is a lie. Jesus said, I am the way, the…
Salvation Crystal Clear, By Pennsylvania
I’m a sixty-six year old Amish man; we have ten children and forty some grandchildren. I really appreciated your story titled “Salvation Crystal Clear.” The Amish Voice just came the other day, and I was…
What Are You Trying to Prove, by Minnesota
To the Amish Voice, Greetings in the Precious Name of our Lord Jesus, the Christ, the only Name given by which man must be saved (Acts 4:12). As I read your paper, to me it…
Be Not Conformed to this World
Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God (Romans 12:2). Growing up…
Healing and Trusting
I have a question for you today. If you had the choice between hearing the truth that could save your life and change your world, or hearing what feels good even though the implications could…
A Willing Servant
Thank you, Jesus, for forgiving me. Thank you for your redemptive work on Calvary’s cross. Thank you for loving me when I couldn’t love myself. Thank you for defeating me in my rebellion, conquering me…
The 6,000 Year Old Race
This morning, the Lord has been speaking to my heart. Joe, all those who have been born of the Spirit are in a race, a race that began 6,000 years ago in the Garden of…
What is your Life?
Through His Spirit, God wrote: For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away (James 4:14). When I was young, I thought fifty years…