Amish and Forgiveness
One of the tragic events of recent Amish history is the school shooting at West Nickel Mines School in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. A man well-known to the community took ten girls hostage; he shot eight…
My Story (Part 1)
Welcome to part one of Emanuel Schrock’s true life story. 1. The Church The sound of the steady beat of Betty’s hooves on the pavement mingle with the soft, rumbling din of the family buggy…
A Testimony of Change
I always thought that I was doing well as a member of the Amish church, and that I was on the right road to Heaven. I believed that—even though I spent many hours smoking and…
Let Go
The way to heaven is simple, yet narrow, and most won’t be going there, according to what Jesus said (Matthew 7:14). Even a whole lot of good, nice, religious people will miss eternal life—even though…
Mighty Warrior Princess
Good morning from gorgeous Kentucky! I have some things on my heart that I am excited to share with you! That being said, let’s just dive right in. I have a lot of friends in…
A Firm Grip
As I was walking with Jesus, our hands were firmly gripped. We walked, talked, laughed, and cried together, And still there was the firm grip. Then, as years passed by, I let the world slip…
Who is the Holy Spirit of God?
WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall…
Trying to be a Christian?
TIRED OF YOUR OLD LIFE? Did you ever come to the realization that you didn’t like the direction your life was headed? Maybe you decided that you needed to change for the better, perhaps by…
The Glory of the Cross
And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly….He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night. Therefore, when he was gone…
The God of the Amish
I will write this chapter in reflection of my life and ministry in the Old Order Amish church. This is how I and my peers perceived God to be in our growing up years; what…