Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Mom, you need to write a column about this!" Julia quipped as she scattered another handful of straw over her grandparents' newly ...

Experiencing only good things in life would diminish their value and significance. Difficult experiences and challenges provide opportunities for growth and appreciation of joy. Finding solace in ...

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 ...

Zoo bound. Hundreds of people occupied the premises, yet there was room for all. It was special to spend the outing with ...

Three years after her husband's death, Gloria Yoder reflects on finding a "new normal" and the role of faith and family in healing. Sharing memories of their father with her children has become a ...

The author reflects on a recent family trip to Ohio during the Christmas holidays. The author finds solace in her faith while navigating the challenges of life after the loss of her spouse. The author ...

Birthdays are a big thing at our house, and with six children, they keep rolling around and around.For me, birthdays have their own way of bringing back memories of bygone years. When the children ...

More feedback -- and to put this in perspective, we haven't had this kind of reaction to anything in print since we proposed dropping "Marmaduke" last year: I also enjoy the Amish Cook column. A few ...

It is with great sadness and shock that I tell readers that Gloria's husband, Daniel, died in a logging accident on April 4. At the time this column is being sent out, I have little additional ...