Christian Living
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When the Old Still Hurts
| September 17, 2022Many years ago, I sprained my ankle very badly. I went to the doctor expecting that it would be broken. He said that it was not broken, but it would have been better if it was. What?
One Way to Heaven
| September 1, 2022The Bible teaches that a person is either lost or saved (born again, if you prefer).
In Those Days
| September 1, 2022At church, we read together and learned about: in those days, in our days, in the last days.
Seek and Keep on Seeking
| September 1, 2022Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, During every sermon, we hear the words, “I wish upon all of you the grace of God, the rich, pure love of Jesus Christ, and the accompanying power of the Holy Spirit.”
From Broken to Beautiful
| September 1, 2022Pain. We are familiar with that word. Most of us have experienced it at one time or another. There are many kinds of pain – physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional.
The Grace of God
| September 1, 2022The grace of God is probably my favorite topic to write or to preach about.
Hope for a Heart of Stone
| July 1, 2022When Jesus died on the cross, He nullified the Old Testament laws and the veil that separated the Holy Place from the Temple was torn from the top to the bottom, opening the way for whoever wanted to come to the Father.
Does a Christian have to Tithe?
| July 1, 2022I read an article about a ball player who was being applauded for declaring that he would tithe. He had signed a five year contract for 125 million dollars. He said that he would give 12.5 million dollars over 5 years.
Have you Been Baptized?
| July 1, 2022In the New Testament, the word baptism is found 23 times. The words baptize and baptized are found 74 times. Together, these numbers total 97 times. The following charts show which books of the Bible that baptism, baptize, and baptized are found...
Getting to the Heart of the Matter
| July 1, 2022Conformity of dress is a subject that has been on my heart. I used to think that dressing a certain way would bring me closer to God or help me to find favor with Him, because thats what I had been taught and what was enforced.
Conviction
| May 1, 2022Cain was very angry with his brother, Abel. At some point, his anger turned into hate, which led Cain to murder his own brother.
Innocence and "The Talk"
| May 1, 2022I just want to keep my children innocent as long as possible, she said. We all do. What kind of parent doesn’t want to protect their children? But judging by the number of sexually abused children in our circles, I wonder if we really know how.
From the Peace Barn: Amish or Ahamish?
| May 1, 2022After the publication of my article in Januarys Amish Voice (From the Peace Barn: Amish and Born Again), I received phone calls from readers in North Carolina, Indiana, Virginia and Wyoming. I enjoyed every conversation.
Your Beyond Blessed Wife
| May 1, 2022As your workday ends and I see 5:00 come closer on the clock, I know you will soon be home. You will provide me with a break and baby assistance until bedtime.
A God-Given Understanding
| May 1, 2022Have you ever noticed that some people understand Scripture differently than you do? You can discuss Scripture and think that you agree, but the next time that you talk about the same issue, it is like water rolling off a ducks back...
Seeking Truth
| March 1, 2022There has been something laying on my mind for a while. Everyone of us, no matter where and how we grew up, are more intimately acquainted with our own heritage and belief system than we are with other cultures around us.
Pondering Prayer
| March 1, 2022Before Jesus began His ministry, He rose up a great while before day, went out and found a solitary place, and prayed (Mark 1:35-39).
An Attitude of Gratitude
| March 1, 2022This should describe every believer that names the name of Christ: "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thess. 5:18)
The Curse of Silence
| March 1, 2022There is a silent monster in the room. It is so big and ominous, and holds such a horrid, almost palpable dread, that in order to cope we push it out of our minds.
Victim or Victor?
| March 1, 2022You know, the truth is that we are all victims of circumstances that were dealt to us and were not of our own choosing. Some, of course, have suffered many more injustices than others.
The Church of God
| March 1, 2022Hello Church of God! I felt compelled to share some things with you that I read in my morning study. I was reminded just how special and precious you are in God’s sight. There is not a spot on you, nor a wrinkle or any such thing.
Not my Pain
| March 1, 2022I don’t think I’ll ever forget that day. It is etched deeply in my memory.
Guilty of Murder
| January 1, 2022Conservative Anabaptists know where they stand on the abortion issue. We are not afraid to stand up for those innocent babies who have never seen the light of day. But what we fail to realize is this: In a sense, we are taking part in murder.
Is God a God of Mercy or of Wrath?
| January 1, 2022Many know that the Bible states that God is angry with the wicked. Few know that Jesus said that God “is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil” (Luke 6:35).
From the Peace Barn: Born Again and Amish
| January 1, 2022In 1880, George Washington Hazlett purchased 109 wooded acres near Smicksburg, Pennsylvania, which he began clearing with the hopes of one day operating a farm.
Step Out of the Boat Conference
| January 1, 2022How do you respond when God’s calls you to step out of your comfort zone and all you have to hold onto is the faith you have in God?
Authority
| November 5, 2021As I look at the world that we live in, I see disrespect of authority like never before in my lifetime. There are whole populations of people who are saying, We will not respect the law. We will do whatever we want regardless of what the law.
Free from Deception
| November 1, 2021THIS WAS WRITTEN BY A DEAR BROTHER THAT HAS EXPERINCED THE BLESSING OF BEING SET FREE FROM BEING DECEIVED.
Saints
| November 1, 2021Sixty-eight times, the Word of God refers to his children as saints. Six of Pauls letters to the church are addressed to saints.
Jezebel
| November 1, 2021There is a popular belief and picture of what a Jezebel spirit looks like. Many envision a bold, un-submissive, angry woman, with seductive eyes and with her face painted to the nines.
