What do Plain People believe about King Jesus?
I have always liked ‘nutshell’ explanations. A man came to Jesus one day and asked a question somewhat like this: “Jesus, you have been tea
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Edwin Shank
Apr 29, 20236 min read
Highway to Nowhere
I have been profoundly moved by one of the shortest stories Jesus ever told. When I say short story, I mean masterfully short....
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Edwin Shank
Apr 14, 20235 min read
Thy WORD is Truth
Top of this Saturday morning to you friends! You all have been sending some tough questions! :) But that is fine, no question is dumb...
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Edwin Shank
Apr 7, 20232 min read
Why the Good
GOOD Friday morning friends! "Good Friday" we call it... this Friday before Resurrection Sunday. Did you ever wonder why, this most...
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Edwin Shank
Mar 25, 20237 min read
He shall save His people from their sins
Last week I answered a factual question about whether we Mennonite Christians believe in Jesus as our Savior or not. This week, if you...
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Edwin Shank
Mar 18, 20234 min read
He came Down... to lift us Up
Welcome to Food for the Soul! Now what? Where do I start? Can someone remind me why I thought sharing faith was a good idea? It's...
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Edwin Shank
Dec 25, 20223 min read
A Christmas Surprise Just for You!
We have a surprise! A Christmas surprise. Just close your eyes and listen... Imagine the whole Family Cow Team is on your doorstep...
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Edwin Shank
Dec 23, 20222 min read
The Ultimate Gift
Christmas is the unusual time of the year when it's OK to ask each other personal questions. Like, "Are you ready for Christmas?" My...
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Edwin Shank
Mar 7, 20224 min read
In God We Trust
Good morning Dear Family Cow Friends, In these times of global wobbliness, have you noticed that one thing does seem constant? That thing...
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Wesley Shank
Dec 24, 20213 min read
Why did He do it?
Christmas Day is almost here! Children are anxiously looking forward to presents. Families are finishing last minute decorations. But...
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Edwin Shank
Nov 22, 20213 min read
Look Higher, Folks
I guess we all have an inborn desire to feel appreciated, to know that we are needed… that our efforts do make a difference. In this, our...
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Edwin Shank
Jul 29, 20166 min read
The Only Daughter
Dawn and I have exciting news! Our only daughter, Gwendolyn, is engaged to be married to a wonderful young man named Laverne Stoltzfus!...
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Edwin Shank
Aug 7, 20137 min read
Never Be Afraid
A bit of background: "Never Be Afraid" was written during an extremely difficult time several years ago. Our raw milk dairy had been shut...
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Edwin Shank
Dec 22, 20122 min read
They Missed Him
They missed him, the inn keeper and his family did. But you can't blame them, really. They were flat-out frantically busy! Town was full!...
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