Choosing Our Cross
Sometimes I stop and wonder why God in his merciful loveSent His only son, Jesus, down from the beautiful heaven above.Was it because our gracious God could see beyond that huge loss,And this was the…
Justified by Faith Alone Or By Faith Plus Works?
Dear Joe, I agree we are justified by faith and not by our own works. If it doesn’t bother you to say we are saved by faith alone, read James 2:24. It says “You see…
The Fruit of The Spirit
The Fruit of the Spirit Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance. Wouldn’t it be great to live a life with all of these wonderful characteristics coming from within you on a daily…
Rekindle The Fire
The book of Galatians is one of those books of the Bible that has been of tremendous influence in my life. In the other letters to the churches, specifically 1 and 2 Corinthians and Colossians,…
Sunday Christians
Many believers have very little to do with God outside of their time in church on Sunday morning. Very few churchgoers seem to have a good understanding of scripture and, in fact, not many even…
Seasons and Times
It is November; the leaves are mostly down, and we are busily raking them. The smell of smoke can often be found in the air. The crisp outdoors gives us a sense of foreboding…cold, wintry…
Wild parties and sex before marriage: What does God say about it?
More and more young people who have left the Amish are sleeping together and having sex before they are married. Wild parties and getting drunk seem to be the norm. Sadly, some who are involved…
Winter Seeds and Summer Roses
The last few months have been wild with the challenges, stresses, and hurdles that come with being a family of seven who are learning to grow and surrender to God’s plan. Things can seem downright…
My Song
The story behind my poem is very special to me because the Lord asked me to write it. I’m from the Amish culture, and as the Lord opened my eyes to receive Him as…
Separation From The World (Part 2)
In Separation from the World, Part I, I wrote: “One of the [main] beliefs maintained by the plain people surrounds separation from the world. In fact, while studying our rich culture, I discovered that if…