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I have been trying to rebuild this site, and recently found out that Internet Explorer did not like my changes. After rebuilding the pages, they were tested in Firefox (which I use 95% of the time), and came out fine so I uploaded them that way. You may run into a page that is not fixed yet. If so, please be patient and just find another one to read for the moment. :-)

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If anyone reading this site needs some editorial work done, I am offering my services at a competible rate. I want to clarify that I do not like to charge for any work that is for the furtherance of the kingdom, but I do have enough of my own projects to last the rest of my life and then some. In other words, I really do not have 'spare time' as such. But since my work has been slow and-like everyone else-I need to put beans on the table, I am offering my services for hire. My experience reaches into about any phase of publishing, with knowledge of WORD, OpenOffice, PageMaker, InDesign, and image manipulation software. As well as writing, copy editing, and typesetting in English, I can provide you with Spanish translation and editing. Just write me at
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is dedicated to those who are seeking a revival of pure, genuine biblical Christianity. By no means do we want to leave the impression that we have recaptured this "faith once given unto the saints" in its fullness. We continue seeking. What is here is simply sharing what we have learned.

I have lots of material to add to this site in the future, and I am redesigning the pages to look like this one, so keep checking the site every few weeks for new additions. If you are hungering and thirsting for more of the kingdom, write us sharing what you have found. We appreciate many various revivals of the past, as the Anabaptist, Bohemian Brethren, Waldensians, Early Methodist, and German Baptist Brethren. Also, tell your Spanish and Portuguese-speaking friends about this site.

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Note: The Spanish and Portuguese articles and books on this site are not the same as the English.

Note: Unless otherwise noted, all of the English documents posted in this website are thought to be in the public domain, free to be published for the glory of God. On a few, the copyright status is unknown. Before publishing or distributing in large quantities, please contact me.

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New additions to this site

New books, articles, or music

New edition of Peter Hoover's The Secret of the Strength. The text is essentially the same, but he has added pictures and did some minor editing
Time is Short--(A song)
Axe to the Root

The Mystery of the Mark- Anabaptist Missions under the Fire of God

Audio Sermons on "Christ in Early Anabaptism"

Christ in Early Anabaptism
Theology vs. Anabaptist Reality
Gelassenheit-Complete Surrende
Foundation Stones of the Anabaptist Faith
The Anabaptist Vision

English Books

How the Methodists Saved America
Did you know that many, if not most, of the early Methodists were non-resistant, refusing to bear arms in the Revolutionary War? And that they would put out of their class meeting any lady that continued to wear lacy dresses. And yet, they eventually gained 5% of the US population. Can a non-resistant, non-conformed church affect a society in a positive way? Read on!

The Secret of the Strength-html (original text)
MS WORD format (original text)
Dec. 2008 Revised edition PDF Has pictures, text is very similar to original
Original version
- An examination of the 15th-century "Anabaptist" movement, and how it "turned the world upside down" 500 years ago. You may not agree with the "Anabaptists" in all their doctrine and practice (I didn't) nor the author's conclusions (I didn't), but this book will make you examine your own faith. But what is happening among the hundreds of thousands of descendents of this move of God?

Scenes from the life of David Zeisberger Very few people know who David Zeisberger was. What a shame that the life of a dedicated missionary, right here in the USA, should go into oblivion. David's commitment to God and to the American natives will surely stretch your commitment. If not, God help you!

The Net of Faith
This work is over 500 years old, but just very recently made available to English readers. Author Peter Chelcicky expounds how Simon Peter's fishing net became ripped and ruined when some great whales got into it and thrashed around. Can you guess who these "whales" were? (Hint, it had to to with the union of the church with the state...)

The Russians' Secret
This history (incomplete, of course) will open the eyes to the American believer who tends to think that we (English and Germans) have had a "copyright" on Christianity. God has been at work through the ages in places we have not even imagined! You will probably not agree with all the Russian believers' methods, doctrines, or practices- I don't- but you will probably be inspired to follow hard after the Lamb that was slain.

The Faith Worth Dying For

Riches to Rags to Riches in Glory.pdf
The true story of one couple's journey of faith, putting into practice the teachings of Jesus.

Through the Eye of a Needle- The Doctrine of Nonaccumulation
This booklet is a bold attempt (one has to be bold to attack materialism) to turn Christians back to actually practicing the words of Jesus, rather than making a myriad of excuses.

The Mystery of the Mark- Anabaptist Missions under the Fire of God This book by Peter Hoover looks into the beginnings of the Hutterites and compares their life and outlook with that of a 20th-century mission outreach in Africa. Whether or not you agree with the authors opinions on mission work or not, the life of these Tirolian believers will--or at least should!--inspire you to faith in Jesus.

Behold the Lamb! P PDF Format
The story of "the Moravians". As well as giving us a peep into the missions of this movement, we find the amazing story that led up to their beginnings. Stir your soul with this peep into the cogs of the missionary outreach!

The Martyr's Mirror
Large history of the martyrdom of the saints.

The Spiritual Resurrection-Menno Simons With ample Scripture citations, Menno expounds on the first resurrection and the power it bestows on the recipient. Old sermon, but still relevant, because being born into the kingdom of God is still relevant.

I add the following two links as references for those who would like more information on The Church of God, Restoration. The "Church of God" movement is my church background.
An Inside Look at the Church of God (Restoration) and Related Denominations
This pdf booklet is just what the title says it is. See also, The Church of God Family Tree
For more COG information, see also (link leaves this site):More Christ Like: Church of God Restoration Personal blog of Bob Mutch that mentions his past experience (over 20 years) in the Church of God Restoration.

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