Two years ago, my fiancé, Cody, and I were inspired to help the less fortunate individuals in our Pensacola, FL community. We thought long and hard about what we could do to start our own family tradition of making a difference. We brainstormed and finally had an idea that we felt motivated to achieve. We […]

This article is about the Amish Mennonites. I have written a short overview of their beliefs and some of their practices. Related ProductsLoading products..

We are successful parents, and a successful family. What all, a newly married couple dreams, is already blessed by God. Prosperity! Yes: adequate finances, more than what we need; Well settled, caring, married children; And we are both self-sacrificing, keen to live within own income, and faithful to each other. In our social circles, we […]

One snowy Christmas morning we woke up at our usual early hour to enjoy the wonder of what ‘Santa’ had brought. My father opened the front door to look at the heavy snow that had fallen during the night; we all heard his gasp and the words, “What the devil is that?” The house across […]

This afternoon, I covered our dining room table with the white tablecloth my grandmother embroidered over 100 years ago. It’s my favorite tablecloth and I only use it for special occasions, such as Passover, Thanksgiving, or Hanukah which we are celebrating with friends this evening. Every time I spread it across the table, I admire […]