“Bishop Hostettler explained that baptism was not the means by which one is saved, but simply an outward sign of salvation. Just as an Amishman’s beard is an indication of his marriage and commitment to his wife, so baptism symbolizes… — J.E.B. Spredemann Copy Share Image
“If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the imagination is worth a thousand pictures.” — J.E.B. Spredemann Copy Share Image
“He realized he needed strength, sustenance that couldn’t come from bread alone. He desperately needed God.” — J.E.B. Spredemann Copy Share Image
“The Bible says that each person is a sinner and everyone is wicked in the sight of God. God cannot allow sin into Heaven,… — J.E.B. Spredemann Copy Share Image
“Isn’t that the way God works? She’d thought. He takes the things in our lives that are ugly, disgusting, and downright wicked, and transforms… — J.E.B. Spredemann Copy Share Image
“Choices made, whether bad or good, follow you forever and affect everyone in their path one way or another.” — J.E.B. Spredemann Copy Share Image
“If you’re always looking back at what you’ve lost, you’ll never discover the treasure that lies just up ahead.” — J.E.B. Spredemann Copy Share Image
“Well, I guess it’s all in God’s hands anyway. He has a way of making things turn out,” Mattie asserted. “Yes, He does. Doesn’t… — J.E.B. Spredemann Copy Share Image
“Brianna peered through the large window into the sea of plexiglass cradles. Each infant, so small and precious, belonged to someone. Someone who cared… — J.E.B. Spredemann Copy Share Image
“...there is nothing unforgivable and there are no secrets before an all-knowing merciful God.” — J.E.B. Spredemann Copy Share Image
“Loving someone can be hard at times. You risk a lot when you love - your heart and soul, at the least. Love is… — J.E.B. Spredemann Copy Share Image
“It would still be a long way until she was completely free, but the door had been cracked open and a smidgen of hope… — J.E.B. Spredemann Copy Share Image
“It’s been said that only the educated are free, but I contend. Only those who are educated with TRUTH can be inherently free. Otherwise,… — J.E.B. Spredemann Copy Share Image
