“The reason some people get lost in thought … is because it is unfamiliar territory.” That’s a favorite Amish proverb of novelist Suzanne Woods Fisher , who advises “Most of us wouldn’t last a day in an Old Order Amish world. As appealing as a life ‘unplugged’ might seem, in a few hours we’d start to miss our laptop, iPhone, or car.”
Read 56 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. If you want to know a people," says Suzanne Woods Fisher, "know their proverbs." These smal…
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The Heart of the Amish is now available, and I’m celebrating the whole month of May by sharing fun facts and bits of wisdom about the Amish and forgiveness. With that said, did you know . . . The Amish believe that to forgive an enemy—so contrary to human nature—is to follow Jesus’s instructions on […]
How is Amish church different from other mainstream churches? What are some distinct features of the Amish church? What are Amish religious services like?
What are some key Amish beliefs? How do the Amish see themselves in the world? Do the Amish think technology is evil? How is Amish Christianity different?
If you haven’t had a chance to take a stroll around Amish Wisdom lately, here is a recap of what went on this week: On Monday’s Book Nook, we read an excerpt from Cindy Woodsmall’s story in Amish Christmas at North Star. Molly Jebber shared pictures from her trip to Shipshewana on Tuesday’s Traveler’s Tips. Our Amish Scribe answered a question […]
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Bare feet and work boots shuffle on the wooden floor of the Amish schoolhouse as the children settle into tight rows of scuffed metal desks across the room from their parents — the men on one set of benches, women on another, some cradling younger children.
In case you're wondering if you could join them, or how to become Amish, read this article written by a former Amish person.
Thank you for joining me in my month-long look at the Amish and forgiveness and sharing your thoughts with me! Here is the last reader-submitted story from Kate*: When I was in grade school, I was asked to write a paper on “forgiveness.” I had been abused by our school janitor the year before and had told no […]
There is something so appealing about the way the Amish live. Their simplicity, their family values, their work ethics to name a few.
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How large are Amish families? What roles do parents play? Do Amish allow divorce? Do they remarry? We look at these & other questions on Amish families.
Giving you a glimpse into what a day in the life of an Amish woman might look like. She is expected to be a good submissive wife and mother.
I live in Pinecraft which is in Sarasota, but I also travel elsewhere, where ever that is. So my photos and updates are mostly from Pinecraft, until I travel...
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