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Cut-out for Christmas cookies Gloria Yoder - The Amish Cook From my corner in the office, where I was finishing up a note to a friend, I heard the entrance door open. My mother’s cheery voice caught my attention. Next came Hosanna’s inquisitive: “Who’s birthday is that for?” Mom’s chipper voice popped up, “Why, it’s Jesus’ birthday!” As I rounded the corner, I saw it with my own eyes: a plateful of attractively decorated cut-out cookies with the one in the center gracing a l...

"Are you ready for Christmas?" we ask. What does it take for you to get ready for Christmas? If I could easily get a reply, Id probably get a thousand different answers. It would be super interesting to hear what Christmas really means to all of you. For me, it has so many dimensions. There is the side of family and friends, gathering in the cozy warmth of each others homes, enjoying a tasty meal together, and celebrating the big day. I love the relaxing afternoons of eating snacks and homemade...

Blessings of Christmas cheer “Are you ready for Christmas?” we ask. What does it take for you to ‘get ready for Christmas’? If I could easily get a reply, I’d probably get a thousand different answers. It would be super interesting to hear what Christmas really means to all of you. For me, it has so many dimensions. There is the side of family and friends, gathering in the cozy warmth of each other’s homes, enjoying a tasty meal together, and celebrating the big day. I love the rela...

Fond memories and candy Christmas Christmas cheer and blessings from our house to yours! “Are you ready for Christmas?” we ask. What does it take for you to “get ready for Christmas”? If I could easily get a reply, I’d probably get a thousand different answers. It would be super interesting to hear what Christmas really means to all of you. For me, it has so many dimensions. There is the side of family and friends, gathering in the cozy warmth of each other’s homes, enjoying a tasty...

The bond of family By Gloria Yoder This week I will introduce you to the most beautiful lady I visited with on our trip to Ohio. Her name is Mary, she is 88 years old and a grandmother to my husband, Daniel. True beauty shines through her entire being as she kindly and tenderly visits with those around her. Though her hearing isn’t the greatest, even with her hearing aids, she is always there to lend a listening ear or offer words of encouragement. The days before the trip were spent caring f...