Gloria Yoder
Latest Articles:
AMISH COOK: Focusing on good things
Gloria Yoder | April 13, 2024
I glance back, I see memories. I look into the future, I see no certainty. I look at the moment and thank God for what I have right now.... READ MORE >
AMISH COOK: Traveling by myself
Gloria Yoder | April 06, 2024
I stood with Daniel’s cousins as we sang song after song. It was one of those priceless moments. Too precious for words, yet not something any of us would have chosen.... READ MORE >
AMISH COOK: Friday night with the Yoders
Gloria Yoder | March 30, 2024
This is a glimpse into our home on a recent Friday evening. Tonight, 6-year-old Elijah came in from doing his chores to report that Miss Putter, our turkey hen, is sitting on the nest. Sounds too good to be true!... READ MORE >
AMISH COOK: A season of new beginnings
Gloria Yoder | March 23, 2024
Spring is bursting in splendor. Birds sing the sweetest of songs in melodious chirps, grass is growing tall enough to mow, and the garden is being tilled. Spring. Could life be any better than in this season of new beginnings?... READ MORE >
AMISH COOK: Springtime feelings
Gloria Yoder | March 09, 2024
Ah, this spring weather gets me going. I can't wait to start planting the garden... READ MORE >
AMISH COOK: Life’s unplanned challenges
Gloria Yoder | March 02, 2024
The sun is shining. Ah, the wonder of spring becoming reality. Doesn’t it take the winter chill to enable us to appreciate the soothing rays of sunshine?... READ MORE >
AMISH COOK: Making birthdays special
Gloria Yoder | February 24, 2024
In my girlhood years, Mom always did her best to make our birthdays special. Not only did she help sing Happy Birthday for us and bake a cake; we also got to choose what was on the menu for our birthday supper.... READ MORE >
AMISH COOK: Valentine’s Day thoughts
Gloria Yoder | February 17, 2024
Valentine’s Day is almost here; memories are here already. Two years ago was our last Valentine's Day together. Daniel had come home from town a few days before with heart balloons fastened to a clear container hosting a huge chocolate kiss wrapped in red.... READ MORE >
AMISH COOK: Always something to do at Judith’s house
Gloria Yoder | February 10, 2024
Scenes of girlhood days marched before me this week in a new way as Cousin Judith and I emptied the kitchen cabinets of what used to be her home in her girlhood days.... READ MORE >
AMISH COOK: A bathroom project
Gloria Yoder | February 03, 2024
Good morning from the Yoder Seven. It’s a quiet Monday morning, and all six children are sound asleep at the moment. The week stretches ahead untouched. I wonder what it holds? God alone knows, but with him to guide, it will be excellent and safe. ... READ MORE >