Comments on: Mennonite Jokes and the Value of Different

By: Lucinda Miller

Lucinda Miller — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 01:29:56 +0000

In reply to Christ-Like. Good thoughts and a good reminder to use our money as Christ would. Thank you.

By: Christ-Like

Christ-Like — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:45:25 +0000

Christ is to be the primary focus of Christ followers, and thus I think this is often missed with the Mennonite population. Having been in situations many times where Mennonite shoppers seek to dicker for a better deal or out right take advantage of generosity. I just stand back and shake my head, if Jesus was the store keeper I do not think being cheap to the extent of down right cheating would be appreciated. The fact of the matter still remains, we work to live and as a result we determine our worth in terms of money. If a person seeks to take advantage of a person and negate his work to get the service for free then this would negate that person’s worth as a child of God. I believe this amounts to nothing more then greed. Spinning scripture to justify discounting other humans when your to be a Christ like servant towards them is miss-representation.

All I can say is there will be a time of atonement when Jesus calls everyone to review their lives and good works and at this time he will review your “life” looking at the good works and how you invested the gifts which where given. I believe that the Lord blesses us so that we can reach more for him, but much like the servant who hide riches under a rock greed will be punished.

By: A Funny thing happened on the way to the Thrift Store

A Funny thing happened on the way to the Thrift Store — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 15:17:53 +0000

[…] then there are Mennonite jokes. For many years I thought that Mennonite jokes were a real thing that distinguished us as a people […]

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 15:02:04 +0000

In reply to Henry Janzen. Yes, the Lord Jesus is the important thing.

By: Henry Janzen

Henry Janzen — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 04:57:14 +0000

I worked with Pensilvania mennonites in MDS service . They are very good workers . I am amazed how the girls work so hard . I am mennonite too and came to canada in 1969 from Paraguay .I fly airplane , drive car and have electricity in my house and right now I am on my computer .Important is that you are born again and have the Lord Jesus as your savior

By: lucindaj

lucindaj — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 04:45:49 +0000

In reply to titus showallter. Do Amish look sad? I hadn't thought about it. :)

By: titus showallter

titus showallter — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 03:01:38 +0000

Why do Amish look sad

By: Felix

Felix — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:13:19 +0000

I have been researching family genealogy today and found I had origins back to the Mennonite martyr Hans Landes from Zurich. Thought would be good to end the day with some light hearted study of the Mennonite culture. I appreciate your point of view. As we mature we can take the “heat” of being different. I have had some good laughs.

By: lucindaj

lucindaj — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 01:05:35 +0000

In reply to Spatzli. Thanks for a great reminder. Blessings to you too!

By: Spatzli

Spatzli — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 16:04:15 +0000

In reply to lucindaj. :) So true! But let's be careful that being Mennonite is not our identity, & instead we are proud to be a Christian. Blessings as you follow HIm!