The Value Of Building On A Rock
Matthew 7:24-27 says: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods…
Generational Patterns and Punishment
Does the thought ever occur to you that, as a parent, you are doing more than just raising ONE generation of children and then you’re done? The point I’m making is: what you do or…
God’s Father-Heart of Love
We have five beautiful children. Our youngest is a very active, wiggly, nine-month-old little man. I would love to have some of his energy! He could do with a little less, and I with a…
Finishing the Course – Keeping the Faith
The first time I met Dan Byler, I knew right away he and I would be friends for life. He was a man on fire for God who burned with a passion to reach the…
How many Amish people are born again? 20%? 50%? 100%?
Questions and Answers Coby: I am Presbyterian but I strongly agree with Simons that “faith without works is dead,” and with Amman that you need to take a stand for Jesus. Joe: We believe the…
A Father’s Blessing
All these are the twelve tribes of Israel: and this is what their father spake unto them, and blessed them; every one according to his blessing he blessed them. -Genesis 49:28 Shortly before Jacob, who…
The Two Covenants
The Old Covenant was established when the Law of Moses came down from Mount Sinai. The children of Israel had just been delivered from slavery in Egypt. They were now a nation with a promise,…
Separation From The World (Part 1)
Having a plain background myself, I tend to spend a fair amount of time studying the ways of the plain Amish and Mennonites. One of the primary definitive cultural beliefs maintained by the plain people…
YOU Are Very Special!
Did you know there are as many different kinds of relationships as there are people? How can that be? Well, God is going to have a relationship with you that is tailored to meet your…
Divorce and Remarriage – Does God Permit It?
Question I am considering and praying about divorcing my husband, and the thought is SCAREY. I still love my husband, but he is ignoring me as if I was a piece of trash. I can’t…