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–FROM THE DESK OF JAVON– The Words Of Our Tongue

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We Wish you a Restful Winter Full of Joy and Warmth. Thank you for your support and readership this past year. You make it possible for us to share all that the Heartland has to offer. Though this is our final issue for 2018, we look forward to bringing you a new issue in

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Schrock's Heritage Village

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The Question Of The Use

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Featured Event Christmas In Paradise

Amish Cooking & Baking A Godly Affair

From the Desk of Javon Miller The Words Of Our Tongue

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Group Publisher – Bill Albrecht | Spectrum Director – Kelly Gearhart Content Coordinator – Doris Sigg | Sales Representatives – Lisa Beckman; Kim Rush | Designer – Noel Simms Contributing Writers – Javon Miller ; Marcus Yoder Cover Photo by Susan Mick

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Lodging

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Shops & Such

Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center................................. 11

Parsley Pot.. ................................................................. 21 Sol’s in Berlin............................................................... 07 World Crafts.. .............................................................. 20

Dining & Food

Holmes With A View..................................................... 28

Berlin Village Gift Barn.. ...................................... Back Cover Gospel Book Store........................................................ 05 Harvest Thrift Store........................................................ 12 Wayne County Remembered Book.................................... 15 Yoder Bargain Store...................................................... 04

Kauffman’s Country Bakery.. ............................................ 04 Miller’s Bakery.. ............................................................ 06 Sugar Valley Meats....................................................... 13 Troyer's Home Pantry..................................................... 11

F u r n i t u r e & Wo o d w o r k i n g

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Mending Fences By suz anne wo ods fishe r

Reviewed by DORIS SIGG Amish Heartland Writer

ending Fences, the first in the series “The Deacon’s Family,” is a book about grace. In this delicately written love story, Luke Schrock stands out at first a beleaguered soul and, by the end, a redeemed soul. As he gradually adopts the Plain way of living and he works through the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, he becomes transformed by his proactive actions, in working the steps. As his mother has moved to Kentucky from Stoney Ridge, he is taken in by the kind Amish couple Amos and Fern of Windmill Farm. When he begins to interact with others in the community, however, he openly doubts their willingness to forgive him for his past misdeeds. Living and working on the farm alongside a girl named Izzy (Isabelle), he is also confounded by her distinct aloofness. He is admonished by the local bishop, however, that there is a difference between forgiveness and trust, and that he must persist in doing his Steps. He has also, with guidance from the Bishop, gone on quests to make up for his past behaviors, and these acts enrich his understanding of life. In working through his list of amends (Steps 8 and 9), Luke ultimately ends up on a search for Izzy’s long-lost mom. He learns the

importance of gratitude, as does Izzy on a parallel path to baptism and complete integration into the Plain life. Suzanne Woods Fisher is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than two dozen novels. She is also the author of several nonfiction books about the Amish. She lives in California.

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–SCHROCK'S HERITAGE VILLAGE– A One-stop Shopping Destination

ABOVE: Tis The Season Christmas Shoppe has tradtional home decor and unique gifts this holiday season and all year round.

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SCHRO CK'S Heritage Village is a family owned and run business since 1991. A variety of shops make this a one-stop shopping destination. In the summer months tours of an Amish House and a buggy ride are also available. A newly remodeled 2 bedroom 2 bathroom guest house is located at here as well. Schrock's Guest House can be booked online at Schrocksvillage.com Berlin Craft Mall

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When visitors come to Amish Country, one of the things they are often looking for are locally made hand crafted items. Hand woven baskets made by a local Amish family, outdoor furniture made just up the street, hand poured and hand carved candles some made right here on the farm, local pottery and kitchen accessories, jams and jellies, candies, noodles, jewelry, quilts and quilted accessories the list goes on and on. 14,000 sq ft all on one floor for your shopping convenience, well lit, wide isles for easy access and a friendly staff. Berlin Antique Mall 13,000 square feet of antiques are all on one floor. All of it is easily handicap accessible with wide aisles and

lots of room. The products are continually changing

as vendors from all over Ohio are bringing in items weekly. You'll find pottery, baskets, glass, automotive accessories, clothing, quilts, books, lamps, furniture and much more. Tis The Season Christmas Shoppe As Ohio's largest year-round Christmas Store, Tis the Season (opposite page) is a must see! Do all your Christmas shopping and find everything you need to create the Christmas of your dreams. Tis the Season is a one-of-a kind Christmas shop where you can find traditional as well as unique Christmas home decor and holiday gifts. Visit soon to discover why we are the favorite Ohio Christmas shop, and see for yourself why a trip to Tis the Season is a must! This unique store is in an 80 foot round building,with 20,000 square feet of Christmas wonderland. Featuring thousands of ornaments, garlands, tree toppers, and more than 100 varieties of lights, you'll see many decorated Christmas trees in themes from hunting and fishing to Victorian and traditional. Over 400 trees are in stock from 2 foot to 10 foot. Prelit trees, Slim trees, Silver trees, and so many more! There are pine garland and wreaths of all types and a large selection of ornaments that can be personalized with names and dates to represent special events or accomplishments from the year. Also available are

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many unique handmade creations by special local artist Patsy McGrath and hand blown glass ornaments made in Germany by Mario Hausdorfer. Quail Hollow Candle Factory Harold Shively is a master candle carver with years of experience creating one of a kind candles. He keeps a large selection of the cut n' curl candles as well as the Black Buggy candles, primitives and Amish hand crafts at Quail Hollow Candles. Watch as each candle is hand dipped numerous times to come up with just the right combination of colors needed for the candle. While they are still warm, Harold then hand carves intricate patterns and designs into each piece, no two are exactly alike. He loves to do demonstrations for individuals and tour groups. Advance notice for larger tour groups is appreciated. This is much more than just a candle company. Candles are wax carvings of distinction. Harold Shively, the candle carver, has truly turned these candles into a work of art. Each one is truly unique. Berlin Pet Shop Everyone loves a puppy! Come in and see beautiful cuddly and playful puppies. The local community loves raising puppies and all of the puppies come from USDA inspected breeders here in Holmes County and none of the puppies ever come from puppy mills. You'll enjoy the clean surroundings and well maintained pens the puppies are housed in, but only for short times as there are playpens for the puppies to play in and of course they get lots of individual attention from customers as well as staff members. No puppies are kept in these pens over night 8

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A variety of shops make this a one-stop shopping destination. In the summer months tours of an Amish House and a buggy ride are also available. and they all enjoy a bath each morning and a play time in a large room in the back. Berlin Pet Shop specializes in breed puppies such as Labs, Siberian Huskies, Shih-Tzu, Yorkie, Maltese and Westie Terriers which are all great choices for families with small children or elderly pet lovers.. On occasion you will also find English bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Pugs and some designer breeds like Yorkie-Poo, Morkie and Parti-Poms. If you have a special request let Berlin Pet Shop know and they will keep their eyes open and help you find one. You can rest assured that when you buy a puppy from Berlin Pet Shop you are buying a healthy well cared for friend for your family. Berlin Leather & Shoe Western wear, hats, boots and hand crafted belts are replete here. Choose from a nice selection of hats from

Stetson as well as many others. A selection of boots includes men, women and children's sizes as does the western clothing. They also carry western jewelry, belt buckles and women's accessories like purses and wallets. If you are looking for western home decor there is a large variety of household items like picture frames, containers, pictures, dishes, linens, and many western novelties. The wide variety of items has made

the store one of the top leather shops in the area. Precious Petals Florist An FTD florist is available here! Fresh flowers are always a special treat, order flowers for friends and

family or for yourself. At Precious Petals you will also find house plants and silk floral arrangements. A nice selection of country gifts and accessories are a new addition to the shop. Jeri will help you with any special requests you may have and does local deliveries as well as weddings and specialty arrangements. Stop by or Call Precious Petals for your floral order today! (330) 893-2515! Plaid Sheep Company The mission of this store is to provide quality supplies for all kinds of crafting. After 43 years Country

Craft Cupboard was dissolved, and The Plaid Sheep Company was created to continue the traditions, but to emphasize homespuns and wools. Karen, the owner, has published hundreds of patterns, which have been picked up by national distributors and magazines. The homespun shelves are one of the favorite spots in the shop, including Moda fabrics. Wool and wool felt, dyed locally are available in 5” squares for small projects or fat-eights for the larger ones. Patterns and books are everywhere for wearables, handbags, bears, bunnies,

dolls, wall hangings, quilts, and home décor. Streb’s General Store Old-fashioned candy, specialty foods, locally handmade items, old-fashioned home goods, original painting,

vintage and farmhouse decor, antiques……yes, we have all of that at Streb’s General Store (also online) and much, much more! As the seasons change so will our product line….from pastel products in the spring, patriotic signs and cloth napkins in the summer, fall décor that will help us celebrate the season of Thanksgiving, and on in to the Christmas Season with festive home décor, and gifts for everyone on your list….oh, what fun there is to have!!! Check out the website for more information at Schrocksvillevillage. com

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–THE QUESTION OF THE USE– Of Technology by the Amish Story by Executive Director

M a rc u s Yode r Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center

ONE OF THE questions people often ask as they visit our community is how the Amish handle technology. Most people understand that the modern world is increasing its use of, and reliance upon, technology, at warp speed. It has invaded and infected most areas of our lives. At the same time, it has made communication, the dissemination of knowledge, and life much easier. As the Amish community has seen these changes in the modern world, it too is often faced with difficult choices about how to interact with modern technology. Visit a local business and you may see an Amish person using a computer. Why, or how, do the Plain people 10

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interact with technology? In order to understand the Plain people’s views of these things, we need to think about their interactions at home and in their occupations. Most modern people’s lives are driven by technology. Alarm clocks wake them to music or the news. We watch the news on some media format, some of us even read books on readers that are electronic. Amish homes are different. Here you will not find a television, radio, or computer, along with the various offsprings of these modern media forms. There, homes are remarkably quiet with no hum of electronics, no voices squawking from wires and boxes. After

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The internet is a gateway into a much bigger world. One that would dynamically change the landscape of the Amish culture. That is the dividing line. the community. Their goal is not some form of technological “purity,” rather it is the preservation of what is most important in community; faith and family. In an increasingly secularized western world, this mindset will set them apart as different. If you wish to learn more about the Amish, or their place in history, plan a visit the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center. The Center offers guided tours of "Behalt" - a 10 ft. x 265 ft. cyclorama oil-on-canvas painting that illustrates the heritage of the Amish and Mennonite people from their Anabaptist beginnings in Zurich, Switzerland, to the present day. Behalt means “to keep” or “remember.” The Center is open Mon-Sat 9:00-5:00 and is located near Berlin, OH at 5798 County Road 77, Millersburg, OH 44654. Please call (330) 893-3192 for more information or to schedule a group tour. Marcus Yoder was born to an Amish family in the heart of Amish Country. His family later moved to the Mennonite Church where Marcus takes an active role in preaching, teaching and writing. He is the Executive Director of the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center. In his thirties he decided to return to school and has a BA in History from The Ohio State University and a MA from Yale. He enjoys reading and writing and spending time with his wife, Norita.

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supper, or after dark, the family reads, plays, games, or interacts with each other and the neighborhood. Some Amish homes have word processors, and even some that look like modern computers, yet one important feature is missing. That is the connection to the internet and the broader world. Even in the Amishowned businesses this is true. The internet is a gateway into a much bigger world. One that would dynamically change the landscape of the Amish culture. That is the dividing line. This is intentional in the sense that Amish values are built around their faith, their families and the community. What is not true is that Amish are “frozen in time.” The modern-day embodiment of the Little House on the Prairie story where Pa and Ma run their small family in isolation, struggling with nature in a strange and foreign world. A sub-culture that is insulated and isolated from any connections to modernity. To the contrary, as many visitors to Amish country disABOVE: Millersburg Ohio's Amish & cover, when they Mennonite Heritage Center is a good really become acplace to learn about the Amish and quainted with an their place in history. Amish person or family, that the Amish are very much in touch with the realities of our world today. What we need to understand is the way the Amish make decisions as a sub-culture. Their teaching that humility and piety are the most important personal traits to foster, and that individuals bow to the group voice, is much opposed to the individualism and independence in that is prominent in the western world. They are taught, and most Amish feel deeply, that in yielding to the collective memories, beliefs, and ideals of the community is where strength is found. Therefore, discernment about how to live in the present world is found in

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11/29 – Dec. 1

9th Annual Pomerene Hospital Christmas Tree Festival

Berlin Grande Hotel, 4748 Township Rd. 366, Berlin, OH 44610 330-674-1584 ext. 1764

11/30 – Dec. 1

Journey to Bethlehem

Self-guided tour approximately 3 miles in length, including driving and limited walking. Register for the Census and receive a map of 8 stops: King Herod * No Room at the Inn * Wise Men * Shepherds * Angels * Marketplace * Live Nativity 330-893-4200 | info@coblentzchocolates.com cometowalnutcreekohio.com

Pictures with Santa at the Library

Wayne County Public Library Fri 5-7 PM & Sat 10 AM-1 PM 220 W Liberty St, Wooster, OH 44691 330-262-6222 |www.mainstreetwooster.org

Christmas in the Village & Concert

Smithville Community Historical Society, Sat 6-8:30 PM & Sun 1:30-4 PM 381 E Main St, Smithville, OH 44677 330-669-9308 | www.sohchs.org

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Christmas in the Country

7 PM Amish Country Theater, 4365 OH-39, Berlin, OH 44610 888-988-7469 | http://www.AmishCountryTheater.com

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Holiday Extravaganza

9 AM Wooster Community Hospital, 1761 Beall Ave, Wooster, OH 44691 330-263-8298

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Christmas at the Ranch

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Dalton Holidays Festival

Dalton High School 9:30 AM-5 PM 330-933-7083 | www.daltonfestival.org

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• 1915 SR 39 Sugarcreek, OH | 330-852-7467 3 miles east of Walnut Creek

• 102 E. Main St., Wilmont, OH | 330-359-0100 Hrs: Mon-Sat 9:30-5 | www.harvestthriftstore.com

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The Nutcracker Ballet

Santa Paws Open House

$20.00 plus $4 fee Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old State Route 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681 info@dhgroup.com 1-855-344-7547 | http://www.dhgroup.com/theater/ thenutcracker

County Dog Shelter, 3-7 PM, 5694 Burbank Rd., Wooster, OH 330-345-1018 | www.waynedogshelter.org

Shopping Under the Stars in Berlin

Berlin Main Street Merchants, Berlin, OH 44610 http://www.visitberlinohio.org

Party Like A Princess

Children's Night

10:30 AM -12:30 PM Berlin Resort, 5330 Country Road 201, Millersburg, OH 44654 events@berlinresort.net 330.893.3000 | https://berlinresort.net/

Historic Downtown Millersburg, judy@ historicdowntownmillersburg.com 330-674-2412 | http://www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com

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Christmas with The King's Brass

7 PM Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old State Route 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681 855-344-7547 | http://www.dhgroup.com

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The Nutcracker Ballet

Wooster High School, 515 Oldman Rd, Wooster, OH 44691 330-264-2787 | www.wayneartscenter.org

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11th Annual Cookie Tour of Inns

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Nov. 17 - Dec. 29

Christmas In Paradise Christmas Day approaches and uncertainty reigns in the beautiful town of Paradise. As the newest owners of a thrift store, Matthew and Mary are facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, including a parent with dementia, a sister with control issues, and some very nosy and noisy neighbors – all of which makes for a few “bumps in the road” during the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas in Paradise is an inspirational and uplifting journey that reveals unexpected treasures... in the most unlikely of places. Christmas in Paradise is the newest musical from the same creative team that brought you The Confession, Half-Stitched, Josiah for President, Our Christmas Dinner, and The Home Game. Visit OhioStarTheater.com for full schedule and details. Location: Ohio Star Theater, 1357 Old Route 39, Sugarcreek, Ohio. info@dhgroup.com | 855-344-7547

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– At t r a c t i o n s – 3 Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center 5798 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)

22 J.M. Smucker Company Store & Cafe 333 Wadsworth Rd., Orrville

33 Guggisberg Cheese 5060 SR 557, Millersburg (Charm)

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–Dining & Food– 57 Kauffman’s Country Bakery 6013 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5738493° -81.781379°)

31 Miller’s Bakery 4280 TR 356, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5308237° -81.8118837°)

60 Troyer’s Home Pantry 668 W. Main St., Apple Creek

(40.7554854° -81.8442625°)

–Lodging & Camping– 55 Donna’s Premier Lodging 5523 East Street, Berlin

(40.560806° -81.795587°)

56 Holmes with a View 3672 TR 154, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.508033° -81.801507°)

40 Scenic Hills RV Park 4483 TR 367 NE, Millersburg (Berlin)

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59 Whitetail Ridge Lodge 3058 TR 223, Big Prairie

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13 Kauffman Lawn Furniture 4540 US Rt. 62, Millersburg (40.568729°, -81.784071°)

16 Mt. Hope Fence 7102 CR 77, Millersburg

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–Shops & Such– 4 Berlin Leather & Pets 4363 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin)

22 Hershberger Country Store 50938 Township Rd 220, Baltic

2 Peddler, The 3239 SR 39, Walnut Creek

6 Berlin Village Gift Barn 4755 SH 39, Millersburg (Berlin)

26 Holmes Sew & Vac 4897 W. Main St., Berlin

39 P. Graham Dunn 630 Henry St., Dalton

5 Charm Harness & Boot 4432 CR 70, Charm

27 Homestead Furniture 8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope

40 Pleasant Valley Poultry 3160 Pleasant Valley Rd. SW, Baltic

7 Country HIll Furnishings 4356 Co Hwy 160, Millersburg

28 House of Lace & Primitive Curtains 4550 SR 39, Millersburg

43 Sol’s in Berlin 4914 W. Main St., Berlin

15 Eastwood Furniture 4722 Kidron Rd., Kidron

29 Jake's Handcrafted Oak 8239 TR 562, Holmesville

46 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts 2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek

17 Erb's Stove Center 4100 SR 39, Millersburg (40.54607° -81.77139°)

34 Lehman's 4779 Kidron Rd., Dalton

50 World Crafts 13100 Emerson Rd., Kidron

19 Gospel Book Store 4900 Oak St., Berlin

36 Mt. Hope Harness 8129 SR 241, Mt. Hope (40.6201379° -81.7842065°)

51 Yoder Bargain Store 7802 Salt Creek Rd., Fredericksburg (40.6750668° -81.834396799°)

21 Greenhouse Shoppe, The 3649 Cleveland Rd., Wooster

38 Parsley Pot 697 CR 1302, Ashland

52 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry 5911 S. Kansas Rd., Apple Creek (40.7281179° -81.7760680°)

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Amish cooking is more than just preparation and eating; it’s a way of life. Living a natural life is seen as staying closer to God, so natural food and natural processes dominate the Amish cooking and baking scene From growing and harvesting by hand, to using every single bit of food to avoid waste, the focus is on practical, healthy work and eating. Enjoying the

bounty is a central aspect of family and community bonding. Breakfast is an important meal as some families rise as early as 4 a.m. to tend to morning chores such as milking cows. Scrapple, a popular breakfast food, is made with fried cornmeal mush prepared with sausage and liverwurst. Fresh eggs are a staple at the breakfast

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Pies are synonymous with Amish cooking. In the morning, shoofly pies are often offered (shoofly pies are a molasses based concoction with crumb topping). table. But it is the peacefulness of sharing this meal together before separating for the day for other work and duties that marks its importance. The biggest meal of the day is the midday meal consisting often of beef or chicken soups or pot pies, mashed potatoes, gravy, an assortment of vegetables and noodle dishes, and pie. Pies are synonymous with Amish cooking. In the morning, shoofly pies are often offered (shoofly pies are a molasses based concoction with crumb topping). Seasonal pies run the gamut from fruit to mincemeat. A typical Amish family may bake between 8 and 10 pies per week. Parallel to the fresh ingredients found in pies are the bounties of other freshly picked fruits and vegetables, the leftovers of which get canned. Canning is a central activity in Amish kitchens. Even fresh strawberries get canned and put in cool cellars for winter eating. Nothing goes to waste. Less than perfect apples get put aside for making applesauce, for example. Applesauce is a staple side dish to all Amish meals as it makes a wonderful side to potatoes and meat. Along with this concept of waste not, want not, the Amish will take care to use every part of a pig, too. They make homemade sausage, ribs, smoked meat pies, and ham-laden soups. They use scraps for the breakfast dish scrappel. No meat is discarded. Because much of Amish activity is spent in manual labor, they are unconcerned about the amount of fat in their diet. With all the emphasis on “local” and on fresh, it’s not surprising that the Amish eat very little processed foods. This is mainly to avoid reliance on outside entities. Recipes are handed down from generation to generation, and cooking and baking are considered an art rather than a science. Rarely will the instructions for a recipe be written out. Rather, a list of ingredients is saved, with the teaching of putting it together done by the gentle interaction of mother and daughter. Much of the baking is done from whole grains: breads, pies, cookies, strudels, soft pretzels and donuts. Extras are sold to the public, although, again, little calorie counting goes on because of the manual-labor intensive

nature of work among the Amish. The ingredients are simple and few, though. Amish Sugar Cookies are simply made up of flour, butter, sugar, oil and eggs. “Nothings” are simple deep-fried pastries made with just five ingredients: egg, cream, flour and lard-and a pinch of sugar sprinkled on top. The kitchen is not just for Amish women. The kitchen is the social center of the home, as electricity is non-existent and the kitchen is the gathering place for sharing stories, sentiments and prayers. Also, sharing food with family and friends is seen as supporting and building community. Celebrating special occasions with food is one way of doing this. Meals can feed from a dozen to a hundred, so help is enlisted: the hosting wife will prepare the hot dishes, and visiting children and families will bring the cold dishes. The Amish also believe that God wants them to work closely with nature, so technology is eschewed. Horse-drawn farm machinery is used to harvest food generally and all food is processed by hand. The only electricity used is for milk production to comply with industry standards. The Amish believe that “God is pleased when people work in harmony with nature, the soil, the weather, and care for animals and plants,” according to the BBC. It might be said that Amish cooking, in a word, is godly. Sources for this article included: https://classroom. synonym.com/amish-diet-beliefs-food-5788.html https://www.tasteof home.com/article/10-cookingsecrets-from-an-amish-kitchen/ https://www.tasteof home.com/collection/amishcooking-ideas/view-all/ NordicWare Wafﬂer #15046

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–From the Desk of Javon Miller– The Words Of Our Tongue Submitted by Javon Miller | Amish Heartland Contributor

“Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with the tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor. psalm 15: 1-3

WHO WILL inherit eternal life in heaven? What do our spoken words have to do with it? If we wish to attain eternal life in heaven, we must realize the truth of God’s Word in our hearts. Our conversation must be such that it is pleasing to God. It cannot be tainted with the evil wiles of the wicked one. Yesterday we had a minister in church exhort us on our speech. He brought home a point. He said that our speech is a window into our lives. If it is fouled and vulgar, even at times, it is evident that there are areas in our life that are not right with God. We can extol the Word of God, we can spread the Gospel to the world, but if we use vulgar language, it will be tainted and skewed. There was a man who knew very little about the 24

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Amish. He started a new job at a factory that also employed Amish. He was excited to be working with these people. He and his wife had decided that the Amish must be angels. They came to this conclusion from some books that they had read. One day, he came home from work and was crestfallen. He told his wife that the Amish are not angels as they thought. “Honey,” he said, “The Amish are not angels. They swear just same as our boys from back home.” I hope that cannot be said of all Amish, but we are human and prone to the same temptations that assail all humanity. How do we respond when we are “rubbed the wrong way?” Our human tendency is to pick at the weaker points of the offending person’s character and extol

these for all the world to hear. Possibly we might even stoop as low as to take the truth but omit some parts or embellish others with our imaginations. If we are guilty of this, we can be assured that we are not being controlled by the Spirit of Truth. This is the work of the Author of confusion, the Devil himself. We read in the Amplified Bible Proverbs 11:9, “With his mouth the Godless man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge and superior discernment shall the righteous be delivered.” The King James version uses hypocrite instead of godless. I feel that godless portrays a more vivid picture of how God views a backbiter and someone who cannot control the tongue. The tongue is such a small part of the body, yet it can do so much damage in a very short time. It takes just a fraction of the time to tear down a reputation, than it takes to build it up. James 3:2-10, “For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whichsoever the governor listeth. Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindlith! Ant the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. For every kind of beasts, and of birds, an of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: but the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men which are made after the similitude if God. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren these things ought not so to be.” Our tongue is one of Satan’s most subtle tools. In the above passage, we read that it is set on fire from hell. What a startling picture! If we give the Devil full use of our tongue, he will use it to his pleasure. Our words, once spoken, can never be retracted. They can hurt feelings, destroy reputations and relationships, and guild virtually impenetrable walls between family, friends and church brethren. Words like this will haunt us our whole life through and stand before us on the Day of Judgment. Life is serious, folks. It is not to be taken in a lackadaisical manner.

Matthew 12:36, “But I say unto you that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.” This verse also references Ephesians 5:4, “Neither filthiness nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient, but rather the giving of thanks.” I am sure many of us are familiar with these verses. Why then are we still so prone to talk lightheartedly and laugh boisterously at jokes that are meaningless and even tainted with vulgar language and intent? God said that we will give account for every idle word that we speak. If God holds us accountable to every idle word, how much more if we are a backbiter, a liar, or a slanderer of other people? I am reminded of a song that I have heard in the past years. It says the “brotherly love” can’t be found when we become angry and the “words begin to fly.” How very true! In the heat of the battle we often do not pause and evaluate our words. We unleash a volley that we often regret later. We read that we are controlled by either God or the Devil. We can only serve one master. If God is not in control, who is? Proverbs 11:9, “…through knowledge shall the just be delivered.” Often it is best to hold our tongue and let others talk, If we are falsely accused, keep in mind,

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"I am reminded of a song that I have heard in the past years. It says the “brotherly love” can’t be found when we become angry and the “words begin to fly.” How very true!" the truth will stand! Eventually sin is revealed and the truth is made known. If not on earth, then when we kneel before the throne of God. To look at a good example, I want to study the life of Joseph in the Old Testament. In Joseph’s early life, he did not use prudence when speaking. Joseph’s tongue was unrestrained.. Joseph had a dream that elevated himself into a greater position of power over his brothers. Instead of wisely keeping it in his heart, he flaunted this and told his brothers about it. I can just hear them responding, “What do you think you are? Do you actually think we will ever bow and serve you, the spoiled brat of the family?” Though God revealed to Joseph what would happen, revealing it to his brothers tore the family apart. It deepened the rift of jealousy. It increased the hatred that the boys felt toward this favored son. Joseph’s untamed tongue caused such a hatred toward him that his brothers were willing to sell him into slavery in Egypt. Slavery in that period was basically a death sentence. They probably expected Joseph to die and to never be seen again. Somewhere in the course of time, Joseph learned to 26

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bridle his tongue. He rose in rank to total control of the household of a major government official. He was such a remarkable young man, though a slave, that his master’s wife desired him in an act of adultery. Imagine a high-ranking society matron trying to seduce a slave. Joseph withstood the temptation and was faced with false accusations. He kept his tongue in check and was cast into prison. Here was another sure death or life of despair. Yet Joseph did his best and trusted God. God took him from prison and made him prime minister of Egypt. One day Joseph’s brothers stood before him. They were a motley group, hungry and travel-weary. They were pleading for mercy. They needed food or else their families would starve. Joseph stood before them in all his Egyptian glory. They did not recognize their brother and fell to their knees in obeisance. Joseph finally had them in his power, but he had learned to keep his tongue and control his actions. Joseph could have reminded them of all the wrongs they had done to him. He could have reminded them of his dreams. He could have extolled the hardships he had endured because of their harshness. Yet he only spoke words of love and respect. In Mark 6 we read of a man that did not control his words. This man was King Herod. Herod had a party for the top brass of the government. His stepdaughter danced to entertain the group. It was such a success that Herod promised whatever she asked up to half of his kingdom. The damsel asked only for John the Baptist’s head on a golden platter. How Herod’s heart quaked. He did not want to do it, but for the sake of his promise

"When we fill our minds, hearts, and lives with these virtues, God will be able to help us guard our speech so that everything we do and say can bring honor to Him." before all these powerful men of the government, he fulfilled it. Had Herod thought his words through, he would not have been in this predicament. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Sometimes our hasty words will get us into prickly situations. No matter which way we turn, it will hurt to make wrongs right. Matthew 13:34, “…For out of the abundance of the heart a man speaketh.” We can conclude that it is needful to cultivate good in our hearts and minds. We can hide behind plain clothes, a Christian church, a pious life, and a façade of righteousness, but if our heart is not pure, we can be assured that it will be revealed. We cannot consistently have a pure conversation if evil is lurking in our lives. In James we read that an olive tree cannot bear figs, nor a sweet well bitter water. Swearing, filthy jokes, idle talk, jest, and lies cannot be found in the words of a person filled to the brim with God’s Love. The apostle Paul gives a clear antidote to these issues. In Phillipians 4:8 he wrote, “Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things of are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things

are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; If there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things.” When we fill our minds, hearts, and lives with these virtues, God will be able to help us guard our speech so that everything we do and say can bring honor to Him. One writer wrote that if our speech is motivated by God, it will be full of mercy, love for others, peace, courtesy, yielding to others, sincerity and straightforwardness, quiet gentleness, and goodness. If it is motivated by Satan, it is full of jealousy, selfishness, earthly concerns and desires, unspiritual thoughts and ideas, disorder and evil. These qualities conclude that if our speech is guiding and enhancing a person’s character, it is from God. If it is degrading and destroying them, it is from the Devil. We must take time to think our words through. We must saturate our lives with the Goodness of the Lord, and then we will naturally speak from the Spring of Water welling from within us. “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." p r o v e rb s 2 5 : 1 1

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