Years had passed since I had set foot on an icy pond. Motherhood had taken over, and priorities had shifted. That evening 10 years ago, we had taken baby Julia along to the neighbors, where she ...

Last week we, as a church, joined together in preparing an Amish meal that was to be served at the community hall in the town of Robinson, Illinois. Several times each year we do this as a fundraiser ...

We are home from church. The three oldest boys are playing volleyball in the kitchen (with a soft ball) and Julia, the bookworm, is reading. Hosanna and Joshua are playing with dolls in the living ...

“Gloria, the way it sounds we have another carry-in to plan,” Eunice said to me. We were sitting side by side on hay bales on the trailer as we headed out for an evening of Christmas caroling. Eunice ...

Because of blizzard conditions in the Midwest, mail could not get through, and as best we can figure the column’s delivery was delayed. So, as editor, I’m just going to throw everything Eicher and ...

A tasty fall quick bread. There's ample pumpkin flavor, but you can also taste the clove and nutmeg. It adds a little spice ...

What a day to be remembered! When I first heard about the eclipse, I pictured something like the one we had seven years ago. As the days came close, I thought of the nearby towns flooded with ...

Editor's Note: Judith Wengerd is a friend of Gloria's and fellow member of their Amish church. She is guest writing the column this week. Gloria will return next week. Stepping onto the porch at Uncle ...

1) Amish friendship bread -- an Amish version of sourdough that takes two weeks to make. 3) Cinnamon rolls -- large rolls that companies are considering selling in stores under "The Amish Cook" label ...

SUNBURY -- With the goal of exploring regional cultures, promoting reading, and building a sense of community by encouraging residents to talk about what they read, Read Across the Valley member ...