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Jesus Didn't Tell People to be Christians
A lady once asked me, "Edwin, what would you say is the most significant difference between you 'plain people Christians' and other mainline
Edwin Shank
Jun 3, 20239 min read
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The Quiet Time that Wasn't
During my devotional time this morning, I was impressed with a thought. And no, it was not a thought from the Word even though I was reading
Edwin Shank
May 27, 20235 min read
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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
Edwin Shank
May 13, 20236 min read
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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....
Edwin Shank
Apr 29, 20236 min read
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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...
Edwin Shank
Apr 15, 20235 min read
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Why the Good
GOOD Friday morning friends! "Good Friday" we call it... this Friday before Resurrection Sunday. Did you ever wonder why, this most...
Edwin Shank
Apr 7, 20232 min read
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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...
Edwin Shank
Mar 25, 20237 min read
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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...
Edwin Shank
Mar 18, 20234 min read
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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...
Edwin Shank
Dec 25, 20223 min read
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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...
Edwin Shank
Dec 23, 20222 min read
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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...
Edwin Shank
Mar 7, 20224 min read
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Why did He do it?
Christmas Day is almost here! Children are anxiously looking forward to presents. Families are finishing last minute decorations. But...
Wesley Shank
Dec 24, 20213 min read
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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...
Edwin Shank
Nov 22, 20213 min read
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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!...
Edwin Shank
Jul 30, 20166 min read
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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...
Edwin Shank
Aug 7, 20137 min read
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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!...
Edwin Shank
Dec 22, 20122 min read
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