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Amish Country Riding Stables

A Scenic Gallop In Millersburg

Facts About Honey

Nature's Sweet & Healthy Foodsource

Easter Symbols Images That Commemorate the Season

Classic Cassoulet

A Crowd Pleasing, Unique Stew

From the Desk of Javon Miller

Who Are These People? (Part 9)

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Matchmaking Can Be Murder

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By AMANDA FLOW ER

Reviewed by JILL SELL Amish Heartland Contributing Writer

ou will like Amish matchmaker (quilter and amateur sleuth) Millie Fisher, her zany Englisch sidekick with spikey red hair, Lois, and sweet Edith Hochstetler, niece to Millie. But you’ll love Phillip and Peter. The two Boer goats do their part in Matchmaking Can Be Murder by Amanda Flower (Kensington Books) to catch the killer of unsavory Zeke Miller, found dead in Emily’s nursery greenhouse. There is more than one person in the fictitious community of Harvest, located in Ohio’s Holmes County, who has a motive for smashing Zeke on the head with a murder weapon. But when Edith and Lois’s granddaughter, Darcy, (both of whom were involved with Zeke) rise to the top of the list of suspects, their fiercely protective older women relatives don’t wait for the police to solve this case. To complicate matters, Millie is adjusting to her new life back in Ohio after living in Michigan for a number of years caring for her sister. She is also grappling with a guilt issue that stems from a decision she made years ago which tore family members apart. But despite the heavy topics, Matchmaking Can Be Murder has its humorous moments. The first book in a new series is

off to a good start. But back to the goats. For the book’s cover illustration, one is wearing a prayer kapp, a head covering used only by Amish women. But the goats are male, if you consider their names. We’ll forgive the artist. A little poetic license, perhaps?

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–AMISH C OUNTrY RIDING STABLES– A Scenic Gallop In Millersburg

ABOVE: At the Guggisberg Swiss Inn, Amish Country Riding Stables horses roam free for both visitors to the stables and guests of the Inn to enjoy.

Story by J ILL SELL Amish Heartland Contributing Writer Photos courtsey: Amish Country Riding Stables

OF C OU R SE riders are allowed to talk to one another while out on the horseback trails used by Amish Country Riding Stables in Millersburg. But often riders fall into a contented silence as they pass through hardwood forests, meander through meadows with wildflowers or look down at the beautiful Doughty Valley in Holmes County. The peace and beauty are just too awe inspiring to spoil with words. “The trail takes you along a ridge, which can be scary for some people at first. But it is not dangerous in any way, form or fashion,” says Eric Guggisberg, co-owner 6

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of the riding stables with his wife, Julia. “The trail also goes around a very, very old cemetery with gravestones that go back to the 1700s.” Riders enjoy the pastoral scenes of the Guggisberg property, but also travel with permission through Amish-owned farmland. “Some of those views are so beautiful they take your breath away,” says the stable owner, adding trail rides include only two to five people at a time in order to create the most enjoyable experience.

RIGHT: Julia and Eric Guggisberg,Owners of the Amish Country Riding Stables

Guggisberg was born and raised in Amish country, but his parents emigrated from Switzerland and became cheesemakers here. (Yes, his ancestors created the “original baby Swiss cheese.”) But the family wasn’t wealthy when Guggisberg was a child, and although he owned several horses in his youth, he didn’t have the luxury of formal riding lessons. “I’d get on a horse and it would throw me off, and then I’d get back on and it would do it again. That’s how I learned to ride,” says Guggisberg. “We were pretty poor. I didn’t have a saddle and I made a halter out of twine.”

Guggisberg’s first horse was a large pony named Nancy, who liked to jump the fence and visit the neighbor’s property. When he finally caught her, it was usually too late to do any riding. Fast forward to 2020 and Guggisberg owns 20 purebred foundation quarter horses with extended pedigrees. “Most of our horses are born here. We don’t go out and buy new horses every year and sell them in fall. That’s one of the keys to our good record. We know our horses very well. Our oldest horse, that we retired many, many years ago, was 45 years old,” says Guggisberg. “Those

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Riders enjoy the pastoral scenes of the Guggisberg property, but also travel with permission through Amish-owned farmland. ABOVE: Specializing in small tours, the stable staff take two to five riders out at a time for an enjoyable experience not to be missed.

who know horses have often said that when they see a herd, usually one or two will be scraggly or bad looking. But they say that ours are all beautiful.” The Guggisbergs are also owners of the Guggisberg Swiss Inn on their property that they opened in 1993. A few years after that, the couple vacationed in Hilton Head, S.C., where they went horseback riding. On their return, Julia looked at their herd and said, “We have enough horses to open our own stable.” Today the horses free range on the property when not on the trails or in the stables. Sometimes they come down to the pasture near the inn for a pat or a carrot from Guggisberg if it’s not rainy or muddy. Occasionally people look at the horses grazing behind fences and choose their favorite to ride. If possible, the stable will accommodate that wish. But horses and riders are carefully matched for safety and compatibility. Several horses are reserved for children, chosen for their gentle characteristics. “The most memorable moments here involve someone who has never ridden before and for whom horseback riding was always a dream. People end up crying they are so happy about it all,” says Guggisberg. Guggisberg has owned many well-loved horses in his lifetime, but he admits a horse named Sizzle holds a special place in his heart. “Every night for years I would ride him down to the inn bareback. From there we would gallop all the way back 8

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up to the barn. He’s been with me for a long time,” says Guggisberg.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Amish Country Riding Stables is located at 5025 S. R. 557, Millersburg 44654. Trail rides are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Saturday reservations are required; reservations are requested all other days. All trail rides are guided and available May through mid-November. Trail rides are available for both experienced and inexperienced riders. Rider instruction and saddle fitting take about one hour. Trail time is about 45 minutes. The cost is $50 or $60 per person. Cash only. Riders must be at least 8 years old. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Those under 16 must wear a helmet provided by the stable at no extra cost. For more information: 330-893-3600; www.amishcountryridingstables.com or www.guggisbergswissinn.com.

–FACT S AB OU T HONEY– Nature's Sweet & Healthy Foodsource

HONEY IS perhaps best known for its sweet taste. But beneath that sweetness is a complex, healthy food. Bees produce honey from the pollen of plants through a complex enzymatic process, turning it into the beloved golden nectar. Many properties make honey a unique food that is not just tasty, but also quite healthy. Here are some facts about honey that might get you buzzing. • When stored in an airtight container, honey can last indefinitely. The substance is naturally acidic and low in moisture, which means it is an inhospitable environment for bacteria. There are small amounts of hydrogen peroxide in honey as well, inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. (Source: Tin Roof Teas) • Honey has antibacterial properties, so it has been relied on as a health food and topical treatment. Burns, cuts, infections, stomach ailments, and more have been treated with honey. (Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information) • Honey is the only food source produced by an insect that humans eat. (Source: Peace Bee Farmer) • Mead is a fermented beverage that is made from

honey. It has a storied history as a beverage of choice in many different cultures. (Source: Hidden Legend Winery) • Honey is the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life. This includes enzymes, vitamins and minerals. It also contains pinocembrin, a unique antioxidant associated with improved brain function. (Source: Sirhowy Valley Honey) • A honey bee produces roughly 1⁄12 of a teaspoon of honey over the course of its life. Bees are not the only insect to make honey, however. The honey wasp, native to Mexico, also can produce honey. (Sources: Golden Blossom Honey and Inverse) • Honey will take on the flavor of the nectar from which it was made. This nectar also will affect the color and the consistency of the honey. (Source: National Honey Board) Honey has a sweet and rich history. At times honey has been referred to as “the nectar of the gods,” and it is still enjoyed for pleasure and medicinal reasons today. TF199245

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Machinery Sale

Kidron Auction 9 AM - 5 PM. 330-857-2641 330-857-2641 | www.kidronauction.com

Wooster Chamber Music Series-THE PACIFICA Quartet

Gault Recital Hall, College of Wooster, 3 PM 330-263-2115 | www.woosterchambermusic.com

Guided Tree Walk

Secrest Arboretum, OARDC, 1:00 PM 330-263-3761 | http://secrest.osu.edu

Easter BUNNY Hop

Easter activities at two stores: The J.M. Smucker Company Store and Cafe' & Lehman's, 10 AM–3 PM 800-438-5346

Music on Market: "ANDREW SORDS TRIO"

Wooster United Methodist Church, 4 PM 330-262-5641 www.facebook.com/MusiconMarketWooster

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Functional Ceramics Workshop

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Mid-Ohio Mopars Annual Swap Meet & CAR CORRAL Wayne County Fairgrounds, Sat., 8 AM–4 PM, Sun., 8 AM - 2 PM; Admission:$5 each day, Free parking 330-464-6613 | www.midohiomopars.us

PRESENTER CHRIS HART: "How I Survived The Sinking Of The Titanic" 1-3 PM. Chris Hart of Newcomerstown portrays Peter Daley, A first-class passenger on the Titanic. Historic Shreve Presbyterian Church, 343 North Market St., Shreve, OH 44676, 330-464-4382 | www.shreveohio.com

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WOOSTER DINNER & AUCTION

5:30 PM. Shisler Conference Center, 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, OH 44691 330-988-1616 | http://www.bgcwooster.org

Wilderness Run & Earth Day Celebration

Celebrate Earth Day and support The Wilderness Center at the same time! Choose between a familyfriendly One-Mile Fun Run, a 5K for runners or walkers and a 10K. Register online at verticalrunnerrm.com. The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave.S.W. Wilmot, Ohio 44689 330-359-5235 | www.wildernesscenter.org

FEATURED EVENT: APR. 17–18

TREE CITY QUILTERS' GUILD QUILT SHOW: "AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL"

9 AM - 6 PM. Hundreds of quilts on display including a special antique quilt exhibit and The Quilts of Valor Display. Vendors and demonstrations. Wooster Church of the Nazarene, 3100 Oak Hill Rd, Wooster, 44691. 330-465-4209 | http://treecityquiltguild.blogspot.com/

HISTORIC CHURCH OF GOD HYMN SING

3 PM. Smithville Community Historical Society 330-669-9308 | http://sohchs.org

April 21 - May 19

Wayne County Senior High School Art Show

Wayne Center for the Arts, Daily, Looney & Gault Galleries 330-264-2787 | https://wayneartscenter.org/

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Berlin Garage Sales Berlin, OH

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WAYNE COUNTY COIN CLUB SHOW

9 AM – 3 PM, 40 dealer tables, displays, door prizes and gold coin and silver dollar raffle. Wooster High School, 515 Oldman Rd, Wooster, OH 44691 https://www.facebook.com/GoldsboroCoinClub/

TAKE ME HOME - A TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER

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

Wooster CONCERT BAND

7 PM, Gault Recital Hall, College of Wooster 330-263-2419 | www.wooster.edu

CUPCAKE TOUR

See Wayne County Convention and Visitors Bureau's Facebook page for details.

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WAYNE COUNTY HOME & GARDEN SHOW

Wayne County Fairgrounds, Sat., 10 AM–6 PM, Sun., 10 AM - 4 PM. 330-262-5735 | http://www.woosterchamber. com

Smithville Village Yard Sales

Smithville, OH 9 AM-4 PM 330-669-2781

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–EASTER SYMB OLs–

Images That Comemmorate the Season

TR ADITION PL AYS an important role in Easter celebrations for many families. Cherished traditions and symbols of Easter may include anything from egg hunts to lilies to lambs. Understanding the importance behind these symbols can make sharing the miracle of Easter that much more special.

Eggs

Eggs are one of the more recognizable symbols of Easter. For Easter egg hunts, eggs are hardboiled and decorated in bright hues. It’s believed that the origins of Easter eggs are both secular and religious. From the secular (once pagan) perspective, the egg 12

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is an ancient symbol of new life, according to The History Channel, and has been associated with pagan festivals that celebrate spring. Some Christians feel that Easter eggs represent Christ’s emergence from the tomb and his subsequent resurrection. Eggs were once a food not consumed during Lent, therefore painting and decorating them to mark the end of fasting and penance became a way to celebrate Easter.

Crucifix

The crucifix is one of the central symbols of Easter and Christianity. The cross is a symbol of Christ’s crucifixion and sacrifice. The crucifix also highlights the ability of God to give new life to people after death. In addition to wearing and displaying the cross during Easter, some people bake “hot cross buns” as another symbol of the season.

Rabbits

The Easter bunny is very much a secular symbol of the holiday, but one that has become so ingrained with the season that many people ascribe to it a Christian meaning. Pagan celebrations of spring often linked rabbits or hares with the season because of their fertility and ability to bring forth new life. According to the Christian living resource Crosswalk, believers associate the rabbit coming out of its underground home as a symbol of Christ emerging from the tomb.

Lilies

Lilies are often exchanged during Easter celebrations or presented as hostess gifts for those sharing the holiday meal with others. The American Bible Society says lilies grow in the spring around the time when Easter is typically celebrated. Also, because they look like trumpets, they can be a symbol that heralds Christ’s resurrection.

Lambs

The lamb is another symbol associated with Easter. Lambs were originally associated with the Jewish holiday of Passover, when lambs were sacrificed and their blood was used to mark which houses contained those faithful to God. As a result of his crucifixion, Christ became the symbolic lamb for all — the ultimate sacrifice. In fact, Christ is often referred to as “The Lamb of God.” Easter is replete with many recognized symbols. Unearthing their meanings can be a learning experience and a way to further immerse oneself in this holy holiday. TF183823 Amish Heartland

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– A tt r act 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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– O u t d o o r S p e c i a lt y– 14 Country View Wicker 2701 SR 557, Baltic

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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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–Cl assic Cassoulet– A Crowd-Pleasing, Unique Stew

ABOVE: A stew made with meat and beans, cassoulet was once peasant fare that originated in southwestern France.

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ENTERTAINING a crowd can be a lot of work, but there’s also a lot of excitement and fulfillment when welcoming loved ones into your home. When hosting includes homecooking, hosts may worry they won’t get to spend too much time with their guests. However, when using a slow cooker to prepare meals for a crowd, hosts can get much of the work done long before the first guest arrives. Hosts who want to show off their culinary chops can try this recipe for “Classic Cassoulet” from Andrew Schloss’ “Cooking Slow: Recipes for Slowing Down and Cooking More” (Chronicle Books). A stew made with meat and beans, cassoulet was once peasant fare that originated in southwestern France. However, Schloss notes that cassoulet is now one of the most sophisticated dishes that is perfected by moving it from the oven to the slow cooker, making it an ideal

Hosts who want to show off their culinary chops can try this recipe for “Classic Cassoulet” from Andrew Schloss’ “Cooking Slow: Recipes for Slowing Down and Cooking More” (Chronicle Books). offer at dinner parties where food will be the focus.

Classic Cassoulet Serves 12 Ingredients. • 1 pound dried large white beans, such as cannellini or baby limas • 1 duck, such as Muscovy or Pekin, about 4 lbs. • 1 pound boneless leg of lamb, cut into 2-inch cubes • 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt • 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 8 ounce garlic sausages, cut into 2-inch pieces • 8 ounces smoked sausages, such as andouille, cut into 2-inch pieces • 1 large yellow onion, chopped • 2 large celery stalks, cut into 1⁄2-inch slices • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 1 teaspoon Homemade Italian Seasoning (see ingredients at the right) • 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg • Pinch of ground cloves • 1⁄2 cup dry white wine • 1 quart good-quality low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth, or a mixture • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained • 2⁄3 cup dried bread crumbs • 1⁄4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Directions. Pick over the beans for stones or grit. Rinse in a colander and drain well. Put the beans in a bowl and add water to cover by at least 3 inches. Let soak overnight, then drain. Meanwhile, cut the duck into 8 serving pieces and trim off all visible fat and excess skin; reserve the duck pieces and duck fat and skin separately. Season the duck pieces and lamb with salt and pepper, and set aside.

Cook the duck fat and skin in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until between 1⁄4 and 1⁄3 cup of fat is in the pan, about 4 minutes. Remove the solid pieces of fat and skin and discard. Brown the duck in the hot fat on both sides and set aside. Brown the lamb and set aside. Brown the sausage pieces on all sides, and set aside. Add the onion and celery to the skillet and sauté until lightly browned. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, nutmeg, and cloves and sauté until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Add the beef broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil. To assemble the cassoulet, layer the beans and meats, in alternating layers (four of beans, three of meats), in a 6-quart slow cooker, starting and ending with beans. Pour the liquid over all. Cover and cook until the beans are tender, 8 to 10 hours on low. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Mix the bread crumbs and parsley in a small bowl and scatter over the top of the cassoulet. Bake until the top is browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Homemade Italian Seasoning Makes 1⁄4 cup Ingredients. • 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves • 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves • 11⁄2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary leaves • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage • 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt • 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions. Mix together the thyme, basil, rosemary, marjoram, sage, salt, and black pepper. Store for up to 1 month in a closed container in a dark cabinet. DE19B409 Amish Heartland

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;FROM THE DESK OF JAVONâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Who Are These People? (Part 9) Submitted by Javon Miller | Amish Heartland Contributor

"Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised." PROVER B S 3 1 : 2 9 - 3 0

MARRIAGE is an important part of our spiritual life. No, not everyone is called to marriage, neither is it essential to live for Christ. The apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 7, "For I would that all men were even as I myself... He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife. There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband." We see that marriage can divert our full focus away from Christ. We have the responsibility to care for and nurture the relationship with our spouse if we are married. However, Solomon wrote in Proverbs 4:9-12, "Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he 20

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falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken." God created mankind with a desire for companionship. A man and woman have different physical and emotional designs. We are designed to complement each other. A woman is more emotionally sensitive. When a child hurts itself, who do they run to? Mom, of course! Most of us Dads, though sympathetic, tend to think that we need to simply move on and tough it out. However, a child usually needs to simply know that somebody cares for them. Simply taking the time to listen to what happened and look at the "ouchy" makes most hurts heal in minutes. It is amazing how quickly a scraped knee is healed if mother simply blows her healing breath on it. Compare the differences in the home when Dad is sick or Mom is sick. Why is it that when Dad is flat,

usually all sounds should be quieted and at times, deep guttural groans and moans of misery are being emitted from the couch or bed? The poor wife is expected to have hot chicken noodle soup or a refreshing glass of water with the painkilling pills at his side. However, many times when mom is sick, the family will barely know it. She may find a few minutes of respite on the couch in between the duties that her family requires. She may not expend effort in extra chores, but her household duties are still taken care of. As Solomon wrote, "A three fold cord is not quickly broken." When the matrimonial principles that God intended for mankind are honored, the church is strengthened. The marriage of a believer is intended to be between two believers. If one partner is not a believer, the marriage can still work but the spiritual support is simply not there. Paul wrote that if a believer is married to an unbeliever, they are to stay together in hopes that the unbeliever will be converted through the chaste conversation, walk or living example, of the believing spouse. Our marriage should be a visible reminder to those around us of the relationship between Jesus Christ and His church. In Revelation, God showed John the New Jerusalem, which we understand as God's people, being presented as Christ's bride.

Article 12 Matrimony

Gen. 1:27, "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." Gen. 2:18, 21-24, "And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him ... And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon

Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh."

In this manner the Apostle Paul also taught and permitted matrimony in the church, leaving it to each one's own choice to enter into matrimony with any person who would unite with him in such state, provided that it was done "in the Lord," according to the primitive order; the words "in the Lord," to be understood, according to our opinion, that just as the patriarchs had to marry amongst their own kindred or generation, so there is also no other liberty allowed to believers under the New Testament dispensation, that to marry amongst the "chosen generation," or the spiritual kindred of Christ; that is, to such, and none others are already, previous to their marriage, united to the church in heart and soul, have received the same baptism, belong to the same church, are of the same faith and doctrine, and lead the same course of life, with themselves.

1 Cor. 7:39, "The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom they will; only in the Lord." 1 Cor. 9:5, "Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?" Gen. 24:4, "But thou shalt go unto my country, Amish Heartland

We adhere to Jesus' teaching that marriage is for life. Once we have made our vows, they are not to be broken until death. population? Is it merely a ritual that shows submission to a way of doing things? Do we, as some literature portrays, simply have the wives marry and enter into a humdrum life of servitude and the man as lords? I certainly hope not!

and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Isaac." Gen. 28:6-7, "When Esau saw that Isaac had blessed Jacob, and sent him away to Padanaram, to take him a wife from thence; and that as he blessed him he gave him a charge, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan; And that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Padanaram; ... " Numbers 36:6-9, "This is the thing which the Lord doth command concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, Let them marry to whom they think best; only to the family of the tribe of their father shall they marry. So shall not the inheritance of the children of Israel remove from tribe to tribe: for everyone of the children of Israel shall keep himself to the inheritance of the tribe of his fathers. And every daughter, that possesseth an inheritance in any tribe of the children of Israel. shall be wife unto one of the family of the tribe of her father, that the children of Israel may enjoy every man the inheritance of his fathers. Neither shall the inheritance remove from one tribe to another tribe; but everyone of the tribes of the children of Israel shall keep himself to his own inheritance."

In the beginning God said, "It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him." After all the creatures of creation had passed by Adam and he had named them all, not one was found to be suitable for intimate companionship. No dog or cat could fulfill the need that was seated in Adam's heart. He needed some being also created in God's image to have a fellowship and nurturing of the soul and spirit with. So God said, "We will make a help meet for him." This meet in the original Hebrew is linked with for, as in meet for. Meet is defined as; opposite of, before, against, in the presence of, in sight of, and for refers to; mark of comparison, similarity, as, like, like unto, like as. These combined give the meaning a being that is opposite of yet made to complement, someone that is against us or in close presence to.

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I feel that this sums up a Godly marriage really well. Our spouse will be different enough to complement and strengthen our weaknesses. They are to be in our presence and stand with us through adversity. Time will mitigate the differences which exist between us. Thus, the adversities that we face as a spiritually growing couple will be like two streams merging. At first you might see the ripples as the opposing currents begin to merge but, as it travels along they become one and the power generated by it multiplies. This is the reason that the older folks who have worked through 40 years or more of marriage often know instinctively what the other partner feels and thinks.

So how do we view this institution of marriage? Is it simply the desire of the opposite sexes to be together and satisfy the natural instinct of the furtherance of the

We adhere to Jesus' teaching that marriage is for life. Once we have made our vows, they are not to be broken until death. God intends for us to merge our lives in

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might have, if we both fully yield to His will. If it is not workable to find a blending it is simply, in Jesus' own words, "for the hardness of man's heart" that it is not happening. Jesus gave us the solution to our problems in Luke 6 verse 41, "And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?" And Matthew 11 :29-30, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

sacrifice to each other. There are no questions as to whether we married the right or wrong person. There is no other person out there that God intended to be our spouse. In Matthew 19 verses 3-8, Jesus addressed this problem, "The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away? He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so."

If we are willing to follow, God will show us a way to have a vibrant, strengthening, and fulfilling marriage. He will give us the strength to do His will and then our marriage will be light and a joy to live in. However if we only focus on the irritations and are not willing to forgive, it will seem impossible to go on. This subject is so diverse that there is no way to cover it all in one short study. However we do see that a Godly marriage is an asset to the church and our spiritual lives. It is intended to be between a man and woman. It is intended to be for life. Song of Solomon 8:6-7, "Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned."

For this reason we know that God gives us the grace and the strength to work through any differences that we

Respectfully submitted,

J.M.

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