Eastern Testimony
In the first years of the newly formed Eastern Pennsylvania Mennonite Church, Aaron served as editor for their official publication, commonly referred to as The Testimony. During the five years while Aaron was the editor, the testimony went from 8 pages to 12 pages, most of which recorded the news of the fledgling conferring fellowship.
In these five years, Aaron wrote fifty editorials and articles. These are a lasting legacy that reflect how Aaron as well as the brothers who surrounded him met and overcame the challenges of their day. We can gain instruction and inspiration from their example.
After leaving his oppressed brethren to suffer in Egypt for forty years, one day Moses led theflock of sheep he was shepherding across the desert to a secluded spot at the foot of the Mount of God, presumably for some uninterrupted communion with the Shepherd of his own soul.Forty years earlier…
Perilous Times Have Come"This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.” 2 Timothy 3:1.In the above quotation from Holy Writ it is declared that perilous times shall come. These words were given by divine inspiration in the wake of Christianity's initial impact upon the world. Now…
The sentiment against paying taxes that go for the government's armament program and war involvements is rapidly gaining momentum in the larger body of Mennonitism. Seminars are being held in different places and articles challenging the payment of war taxes are appearing in different church…
There have been so many articles on the current “Jesus Movement” appearing recently in both religious and news periodicals that one hesitates to add another one to the list. However, by special request and out of a deep concern for the deceptive and harmful effects some of these evaluations may…
LONG LOCKS and OPERATION SNIP-SNIP are two captions that appeared in the news lately. “Long Locks” appeared under the picture of Billy Graham which shows his hair brushing his shirt and coat collar. The information is given that the evangelist said in Springfield, Illinois lately that “he has heard…
Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth who humbleth himself to behold the things in heaven, and in earth! Psalm 113:5,6.Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: but made himself of no reputation, and…
A number of years ago while in Atmore, Alabama, I went into the Post Office to secure some stamps and do some mailing. While I was addressing and stamping some envelopes a native of the community came to my table to also put the last touches on her envelopes for mailing.As I looked up I saw…
A one time composer of rock-n-roll music now has this to say about it. "I am especially concerned with the apathy of Christian parents in regard to rock and roll which is currently sweeping teenagers by the millions into drug addiction, sexual permissiveness, and revolution against authority."As…
A contributing factor to the departure from the faith is to apply Scripture in such a way as to justify partial acceptance of the Bible or disobedience to gospel principles in the teaching and practice of ministers or religious groups who are not a part of our church fellowship. And when we justify…
Some time ago I had the privilege of sitting in a meeting where the two speakers for the afternoon were giving their concluding messages from expositions on Ephesians 4 and John 17 respectively. Their "excellency of speech" on the unity of believers was unique and very persuasive and convincing to…