Written by April Madres, Manheim Township. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on January 31, 2023 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. As a 1990s teenager, the expression “What Would Jesus Do or WWJD” was everywhere. It was written onContinue reading “What Would Jesus Do in the Library?”
Category Archives: Faith
Beware of False Prophets and False Theologies Abounding in Lancaster County
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb,West Lampeter. This piece was first published on September 16, 2022 in LNP/LancasterOnline. Reprinted here with permission from the author. Beware of falling for the false prophets and false theologies abounding in Lancaster County. Thankfully, the LNP editorial board (08/28/2022), journalists, and readers are warning us. Jesus and theContinue reading “Beware of False Prophets and False Theologies Abounding in Lancaster County”
In Support of the Jewish Community
Written by Joseph Manning, Warwick Township. This piece was first published on December 1, 2021 in Lancaster Online/LNP. In light of the recent hostage situation in Texas, we are reprinting it here with permission from the author. I was disgusted to read that a beautiful menorah set up in Penn Square in Lancaster City wasContinue reading “In Support of the Jewish Community”
If God is Love, God is for Gun Control
Written by Rebecca Branle, Ephrata Township . This piece was first published on March 24, 2021 in basicallybeckyblogs.com. Reprinted here with permission from the author. I think, deep down, we all know what’s right. And if we wonder, finding the answer is easy. Regardless of the God we pray to, or if we pray atContinue reading “If God is Love, God is for Gun Control”
The Lessons in Exodus
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published on March 8, 2021 in LNP/Lancaster online. Reprinted here with permission from the author. God gave Moses the Ten Commandments for us. One specifically states, “do not make for yourselves gods of silver or gods of gold” (Exodus 20:323). Republicans at theirContinue reading “The Lessons in Exodus”
A Letter to Lancaster Christians
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on February 1, 2021 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. Thank you to all Mennonites who signed a recent one page ad on 01/20/21.Continue reading “A Letter to Lancaster Christians”
The Trumpism Movement
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on January 17, 2021 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. The mob that desecrated the Capitol building, ending with destruction and death on theContinue reading “The Trumpism Movement”
It’s Time to Move Forward
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published on December 16, 2020 in LancasterOnline/LNP. Reprinted here with permission from the author. If you are one of the majority of Lancastrians who voted for Donald Trump for another four years as president, you may be feeling sad or angry orContinue reading “It’s Time to Move Forward”
A Christian-Veteran-Doctor-Father’s Thoughts about the Death of Breonna Taylor
Written by Justin Wilson, MD, Manheim Township. This piece was first posted on Sept. 24, 2020 on Facebook. Reprinted here with permission from the author. I don’t often post much, and I definitely never post anything political or about current events. But now, I have been moved in such a manner that not posting my thoughtsContinue reading “A Christian-Veteran-Doctor-Father’s Thoughts about the Death of Breonna Taylor”
What The Bible Says About Abortion
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This article was first published on November 1, 2020 on the Lancaster SPEAKS Up Blog. Many voters have a single mindset when it comes to the issue of abortion. As a Christian, I oppose abortion. During my first pregnancy, I contracted measles from 4th grade studentsContinue reading “What The Bible Says About Abortion”
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