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Holding Out Hope: Mental Health for the Plain Communities
While there are multitudes of books on mental and emotional health, there is very little available written especially for the conservative culture, or Plain communities. It is the authors' desire that this book will help answer your questions on mental and emotional health, as well as address the great need for education and awareness in the Plain churches. This book gives you straightforward answers to help you or someone you know get well and stay well. There are chapters on the different types of mental illness as well as chapters on the types of treatments available. (98pp. Masthof Press, 2014.)
Carefree
A short parable that will inspire you to let go of the things that weigh you down and walk in the delightful freedom that Jesus offers. Living free of care is available for all who take Jesus at His word. This small, but captivating book is illustrated with charming photos and its simple, stirring message will be enjoyed by readers of all ages. (38pp. full-color illus. Masthof Press, 2017.)
MFH Back Issue Index
Index to the articles published by Mennonite Family History
Powwowing in Pennsylvania: Braucherei & the Ritual of Everyday Life (Soft Cover)
This cultural exploration offers an unparalleled presentation of Pennsylvania’s ritual healing traditions known as powwowing or Braucherei in Pennsylvania Dutch, through original primary source materials, including manuscripts, ritual objects, and books—most of which have never before been available to English-speaking readers. Although methods and procedures have varied considerably over three centuries of ritual practice within the Pennsylvania Dutch cultural region, the outcomes and experiences surrounding this tradition have woven a rich tapestry of cultural narratives that highlight the integration of ritual into all aspects of life, as well as provide insight into the challenges, conflicts, growth, and development of a distinct Pennsylvania Dutch folk culture. (343pp. color illus. index. PA German Cult. Heritage Center, 2018.) Volume IV of the Annual Publication Series of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University.
Addicted to Life & Death: Memoirs of an EMT & Deputy Coroner
When Janice Ballenger joined a volunteer rescue company, she began keeping a journal, and clipping news articles about the calls she responded to. Now, as an EMT and deputy coroner, she has seen, smelled and touched things most people have difficulty just hearing about. With the thought of "There's nothing worse that I can see," she continued her job. The Nickel Mines Amish School shootings in October 2006, changed that, when a milk truck driver shot ten Amish girls, and killed himself. Read her story as one of the few people who entered the schoolhouse with the bodies inside. (286pp. Masthof Press, 2008.)
Mark Bird
This work captures the American Revolutionary spirit of Hopewell Furnace¿s first ironmaster and founder who served as George Washington¿s quartermaster and provided needed supplies to Washington while he encamped at Valley Forge during the harsh winter of 1777. The book not only contains the complete Bird biography, but also illustrations of Revolutionary war cannon making, original Mark Bird correspondence, a complete bibliography of sources, and photos of Mark Bird¿s ironmaking pieces and other relevant historic locales. A compelling biography of early American Independence and industry is found in this seminal book.
The Path to America
The story of the Anabaptists from the Zurich area of Switzerland in the early 1700's who emigrated to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Breaking the Connection Between Emotional Pain and Physical Illness
This book explores the scientific and psychological aspects of linked emotional and physical pain. The author provides a researched basis for the connection and leads readers through the process of healing. Many patients of traditional medicine who do not respond to conventional treatments are experiencing the physical manifestation of unhealed emotional pain. Sandra a former patient is an excellent example-even though she was prescribed a large variety of medications, drugs could not heal the pain resulting from years of abuse. The connection between negative emotions and physical illness can be traced to the hypothalamus, a small part of the brain that controls emotions as well as importan...
