Technology - The Effects of Screen Time and Social Media
on June 14th, 2023
The topic explores the addictive nature of smartphones and how they can detrimentally influence our lives. It highlights ways in which phones are changing us, including neglecting others, craving instant approval, and losing our literacy. We need to prioritize our relationship with God, seek His approval instead of…
The Mule Went Away
by Merle Yoder on June 4th, 2023
The message centers on the story of Absalom and cautions against self-centered ambitions like power, pleasure, and riches. It underscores the importance of making wise choices and not wasting time on the wrong pursuits. Examples of individuals driven by a lust for power are highlighted, emphasizing the negative…
Women of Faith (Ruth & Hannah)
by Sonny Yoder on May 15th, 2023
Ruth and Hannah were different. Ruth showed great love and loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi. She trusted in God and promised to always be by Naomi’s side. Hannah was a woman who couldn’t have children. But she didn’t give up hope. She prayed to God and asked for…
Where Shall We Hang the Ten Commandments?
by Merle Yoder on April 2nd, 2023
If you read carefully you will notice that while the stone tablets were hewed out by Moses, the actual writing was done by God’s own hand. My, wouldn’t that be something for the Israelites to tell their children! “Children, inside that Tabernacle is a room called the Holy…
God's Enduring Word (Part 2)
by Paul Emerson on January 29th, 2023
It is important to read the Bible and understand it in our own language in order to live a godly life. The King James Version remains popular in churches today, but simpler words help kids understand it better. Conservative Anabaptists think it is important to change the words…
God's Enduring Word (Part 1)
by Paul Emerson on January 29th, 2023
The Bible contains all the knowledge needed to live a good life. We must listen carefully to God’s Word and not change its content. God has preserved His words to stay the same. Peter helped people read the Bible in their own language. God has given us the…
Strength for the Journey in 2023
by Merle Yoder on January 1st, 2023
The New Year is upon us; a time of reflection and resolve. How do you see the New Year, brimming with promise and potential, or is it giving you apprehension? Let’s face it, we are on a journey into the unknown, and like the Children of Israel, we…