Old Order vs. New Order Amish
From our interaction with the New Order Amish, I would say the main difference between Old and New Order is that most New Order groups would teach the plan of salvation and assurance of salvation.…
Christians and Divorce
The following are some stats I heard in church from my pastor a few years ago and then I heard them again on a Christian radio station. I don’t remember all the numbers exactly, but…
Amish Baptismal Classes
It’s that time of year when the Amish young people get baptized. Every parent hopes that their child will choose to be baptized by the age of 17, for then, the church will have control…
Hay Stack
Ingredients coarsely crushed crackerssloppy joepotatoes [cooked and cubed]hard boiled eggs [mashed]radishes [thinly sliced]onion [chopped]lettuce [shredded]grated cheesecelery [sliced]tomatoes [diced] Instructions Place on plate in order given. Top with following sweet and sour sauce. Sweet and Sour…
Do Not Harden Your Heart – Hebrews 3:7-13
Paul starts Heb. 3:7 by writing, Wherefore as the Holy Spirit says… and then quotes Psalms 95:7-11. By quoting Old Testament scriptures to these New Testament Christians, Paul is making it quite clear the Holy…
All the Rules I Followed Gave Me Pride
I used to get up early and work hard ‘most every day.There were, of course, those times when it was good to rest and play. I used to feed the chickens, milk the cows, and…
Amish experience Pentacostal Fire
Soon after we married a group of about 10-15 families started having ‘singings’ during the week. We’d get together and sing and sing and sing.. until we experienced a Spirit of worship… I had never…
Baptized by My Spirit
“Papa, how can I show these people how much I want to live inside of them? Will they get it?” “It’s okay, Son. We will think of a way to help them understand.” Silence in…
I Will Restore the Years the Locusts Have Eaten
I came to the Lord one day, said, ‘Pray will You tell me’?I am serving You now, but things weren’t always that way. I am wondering, what about all those years that I have just…
Peanut Butter Pie
Ingredients Baked 9″ pie shell 2 cups milk3/4 c. sugar 2 T. flour [rounded]1 T. cornstarch 3 eggs1/4 teas. Salt vanillacrumbs3/4 c. powdered sugar1/2 c. peanut butter Mix powdered sugar and peanut butter until crumbly.…