Gloria Yoder is an Amish mom, writer, and homemaker in rural Illinois. The Yoders travel primarily by horse-drawn buggy and live next to the settlement’s one-room schoolhouse. Readers can write to ...

Gloria Yoder and 5-year-old Joshua mount a horse with a buddy seat and take off on a trail ride journey at Shawnee National Park.

The author reflects on the importance of family and the love of her grandmother. The author shares a recipe for Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake, a dessert that holds special significance for her. Grandma has ...

A family celebrated a belated birthday at Washington Park with extended family. The author reflected on family life and changes while enjoying the park's amenities. The family took a quiet walk, ...

It was Friday morning, the second day of camping in Shawnee National Forest. A group of 15 of us, plus four guides, were in the process of mounting horses for ...

Yoder: "As I was working on the bride's bouquet, I found myself humming—maybe I do enjoy making arrangements more than I ...

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 ...

Gloria Yoder is an Amish mom, writer, and homemaker in rural Illinois. The Yoders travel primarily by horse-drawn buggy and live next to the settlement’s one-room schoolhouse. Readers can write to ...

One cold January night two years ago, the phone rang. It was one of the ladies in church, “Gloria, do you know how I could reach your sister Mary Grace right away?” She went on to explain how a ...

It was a normal day. All was going well. My sister-in-law and mother had come to help me for the day. They were mending and hemming shirts, dresses and pants for the children when my Dad came ...

REXFORD — Andy Yoder believes there are lessons to be learned from the ashes that were once his home. Someday soon — before anyone has a chance to begin cleaning up the charred trees, molten metal and ...