Peter Hoover Newsletters
| Peter Hoover and I have been friends for about twenty years. In 1990, he wrote me after reading Will the Real Heretics Please Stand Up. As a result of his letter, my family and I flew down to Costa Rica to meet him and his family. We then stayed in touch by phone and letter. I saw him again in 1999, when he lived near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. He was preparing to move to Chile at the time. We had a good time catching up on everything and sharing spiritual insights with each other. After that visit, Peter and I continued to write each other. While he was in Chile, Peter established contacts with various Christians in Australia. Several years ago, Peter and his family moved to Tasmania, a part of Australia. The Hoovers and some other families have formed a Christian community there named Rocky Cape Christian Community. This community has ties to the Elmendorf Christian Community in Minnesota. Several times a month, Peter Hoover sends out an email newsletter, named Sunlit Kingdom. It contains some of the most inspiring and challenging reading I have found on the kingdom of God and living the Christian life. I don’t always agree with everything Peter says (although the vast majority of the time I do), but I always find his newsletters interesting and thought-provoking. With Peter’s permission, we are now publishing some of Peter’s newsletters on our website. Just click on any of the links provided below. If you find that you enjoy Peter’s newsletters as much as I do, you may want to subscribe to them. The newsletters are free. At the bottom of each of the newsletters, it contains information on how you can contact Peter to subscribe to his newsletters. David Bercot Peter’s brain surgery was successful. At first, it appeared that there were some severe post-surgery complications, but as of now, things are looking bright. Peter Hoover Diagnosed With Brain Tumor We received an announcement today that Peter Hoover has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and was to undergo surgery today. Amish Movies Today, the world has enormous interest in the Amish. Various movies and television shows have been made about the Amish. In this article, Peter Hoover shares his thoughts about the value (or lack thereof) of these movies and shows. Is Uniformity the Answer? For thirty-five years or more, Peter has looked at the issue of church rules (usually called “standards”) from both sides of the issue. Here are some of his reflections on the issue. How a Rabbi Helped Renew My Faith in Christ A story from twenty-three years ago when Peter was visiting Mexico City, and he found himself in a spiritual crisis. Some Reflections on Islam Some insights on why Muslims resent Christians and how Christians should respond. Radical Anabaptists Today: Part 1 The story of a group of twentieth-century Anabaptists who sought a more committed walk with Jesus Christ. Radical Anabaptists Today: Part 2 The story of a group of twentieth-century Anabaptists who sought a more committed walk with Jesus Christ. Radical Anabaptists Today: Part 3 The story of a group of twentieth-century Anabaptists who sought a more committed walk with Jesus Christ. Radical Anabaptists Today: Part 4 The story of a group of twentieth-century Anabaptists who sought a more committed walk with Jesus Christ. Radical Anabaptists Today: Part 5 The story of a group of twentieth-century Anabaptists who sought a more committed walk with Jesus Christ. God Blesses Thrift and Hard Work The Hutterites in Tasmania have found they have much in common with the workers in Tasmania who have come from Indonesia: thrift and hard work. The Sugar Glider Read about the amazing tiny animal that showed up at the Rocky Cape Community one day. Kingdom Writings of Peter Ridemann Peter Ridemann, one of the early Anabaptist leaders, wrote much about the kingdom of God. Here are some excerpts from his writings, together with insights from Peter Hoover. Peter Ridemann Peter Ridemann was one of the early Anabaptist leaders, who endured suffering and danger in order to preach about the kingdom of God. Another Collision Engaged couple in horse and buggy are hit by car Going Home The story of the John Esh family, who were killed in a car accident in Kentucky Watchful Pilgrims The story of Abraham Blosser and his magazine, The Watchful Pilgrim Going Home. A fascinating account of Peter’s visit with his Mennonite relatives back in Canada and the U. S. But where is home? Preaching Christ or Preaching Creationism? We believe in the Genesis account of creation. But should Christians make Genesis their focal point instead of Christ? “ Life Like We Make It” Port San Carlos on the Falkland Islands. No electricity. No other towns close by. Closest paved road a day's drive away. Nothing but vast sheep stations and silence. “The Price?” How much does your faith mean to you? “The Seeker’s Song” “The Beginning of Wisdom” Are we raising out children correctly? “Switzerland” A look at life in Switzerland today “Just Like That Thoughts on how quickly life can end. “China” What Christianity is like in China “A Professor and a Shopkeeper” “India” A story about missionary work in India. “The Vote” Is it a Christians duty to vote in today’s world? “Poor Enough” A story about what it is like to be truly poor. “Time To Think” “A Song in the Wilderness” A true story about the Moravians and their missionary outreach to the Caribbean islands. “What Is the Kingdom of God?” A stimulating dialogue on what the kingdom of God is and what it means to be a citizen of the kingdom. Is the kingdom of God the same thing as the church? Or is it much more? “Living in Community” A look at Christian communities of the past and how they are needed today. |
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