My Journey from Mainstream to Anabaptist Culture
by Mark Rhodes on May 18th, 2025
Listening to Mark share his story, we hear about his early life without much faith, even after being baptized as a child. He later attended a different church but still felt something was missing. A direct question about eternity made him seek God more intentionally, leading to another…
Abide in Me
by Nathan Swarey on March 16th, 2025
We’re reminded how important it is to stay connected to Jesus, like branches connected to a vine. He is our source of life and strength. Without Him, we can’t grow or bear fruit that lasts. But when we stay close to Him, our lives show love, peace, and…
The Patient Farmer
by Lowell Yoder on March 9th, 2025
Waiting is part of life, but how we wait matters. As Christians, we are waiting for Jesus to return, just as farmers wait for the rain. James reminds us that a good farmer doesn’t just sit around—he works while he waits. He prepares his fields, tends his crops,…
God Wants to Hear You Sing
by Merle Yoder on February 16th, 2025
Why do we sing? Well, it’s what we do while all the latecomers are getting in and situated, right?. And also, it’s the filler between Sunday School and the message. Or is it more than that? And while singing in church is important, it certainly isn’t the only place…
Learning to Rest
by Myron Yoder on February 9th, 2025
Rest is something we have to learn. It doesn’t always come naturally, and for many of us, it feels out of reach. Life is full of pressures—expectations, work, and struggles we never asked for. But God invites us to rest, not just physically, but in who we are,…
The Church: Embracing Righteousness and Rejecting Wickedness
by Brian Martin on December 8th, 2024
Brian encourages us to recognize the importance of the church in God’s plan. He reminds us that the values we hold—like hard work, strong families, and community—bless places like Allegheny Boys Camp. These values are taught in our homes and churches, and they shape young people before they…
Jesus the Good Shepherd
by Dan Freed on November 17th, 2024
Today, we look at John 10, where Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd and the Door. He knows us by name, cares for us, and leads us to safety. He lays down His life for us and protects us from harm. As His sheep, we can trust His…
Changing Seasons
by Kendall Good on October 13th, 2024
Kendall shares a message about faith, adoption, and trusting in God’s plan, drawing from his own experiences and scripture. Kendall encourages us to take steps of faith even when the way forward isn’t clear, trusting that God will carry us through hard times. He shares how God has…