Amish Life

A heart too big for this world. A life that changes everyone. "The audio version of Life & Death & Giants is especially captivating, with a cast of talented narrators voicing each of the points of view. Fans of John Irving will appreciate the quirky characters and surprising plot line. And...

For 30 years, author Karen Anna Vogel has lived near the Amish, considered a "Trusted English Friend". She passes on inspirational experiences about the Amish culture in her novels, but readers want more. So, in this 31 Day ‘challenge’ Karen shares all she’s gleaned so far. Book Table of Contents Day 1 Faith Day 2 Commitment Day 3 Community spirit Day 4 Simple Life Day 5 Deep character and enduring values Day 6 Serenity Prayer Day 7 Downsize Day 8 Organized Bliss Day 9 Read Amish Books Day 10 Daddy Time Day 11 Garden Day 12 Gelassenheit Day 13 Volunteer Day 14 Small Business Day 15 ...

The Amish, one of America's most intriguingly private, unique, and often misunderstood religious communities, have survived for 300 years! How has that happened? While much has been written on the Amish, little has been revealed about their history. This book brings together in one volume a thorough history of the Amish people. From their beginnings in Europe through their settlement in North America, the Amish have struggled to maintain their beliefs and traditions in often hostile settings.

One moment Ben Miller was high up in the rafters at his neighbor's barn raising. The next his foot slipped, and he plunged to his death, leaving behind a young wife and six children - the youngest born four months after his death. Ruth Miller is not alone. Her Amish neighbors help her to make the difficult transition from wife to widow. But while the community has been generous, raising six growing children, all grieving their father's death, is overwhelming.

In Shelley Shepard Gray’s fourth book in her Charmed Amish Life series, an unlikely Amish romance reveals that Christmas is a time for family, miracles—and love. Ever since his father died in a tragic fire, Levi Kinsinger has felt adrift. Newly returned to Charm, Ohio, Levi is trying to fit...

Twenty years ago, Jonas Beiler walked away without saying goodbye. Susannah Schrock never expected to see him again. She built a life without him. A successful orchard. A school full of children she loves. A future that no longer depends on promises made in youth. Then Jonas buys the farm next door. Now the man who broke her heart is suddenly across the fence every morning, helping with the harvest as though twenty years never happened. But some questions don't disappear with time. Why did he leave? Why did he stay away? And why has he come back now? As old feelings awaken and long-buried ...

Raised in a broken family and emotionally overlooked, Sherry Gore grew up without a solid foundation, a prisoner of her own poor choices, and at times without hope. A series of terrible mistakes left her feeling wrecked and alone and a sudden tragedy threw Sherry into an emotional tailspin too...

After surviving human trafficking, Alexis gets a second chance at life. Will she use it to find love, or let guilt and fear hold her back? When she was held captive by a sex trafficking ring who kidnapped women--including Amish women--Alexis was forced to spy on the victims and report to her kidnappers or face horrific consequences. The Amish women she spied on forgave Alexis, and after they were all rescued by the Covert Police Detectives Unit, they even became good friends. Now that she is widowed, Alexis returns to the Amish community to raise her daughter and open a therapeutic equine ...

Step deeper into the heart of Willow Springs, where three women confront hidden truths, forbidden love, and long-buried secrets in their pursuit of peace, faith, and a place to belong. Book 4 – Barbara’s Amish Truth Exposed Barbara Wagler is drowning in shame over a mistake she can’t forget. As a young widow raising two sons alone, the return of her first love and the arrival of a new suitor force her to face the truth she's tried to bury. When honesty collides with heartbreak and her father’s past casts new shadows, Barbara must decide whether to keep hiding or let God redeem her ...

Survive, Thrive and Live Freely with Time-Tested Amish Skills Do you ever worry that you wouldn’t know how to take care of your family if modern conveniences suddenly disappeared? Have you felt the need to be more self-reliant, but don’t know where to start? Are you searching for simple, time tested skills that can give you peace of mind in uncertain times? Life today feels uncertain and costly, with rising food prices and fragile systems. Many fear disasters, others simply want freedom from commercial pressures. Amish survival skills offer simple ways to save money, live self-...

***If you loved Sarah (The Amish of Morrissey County Prequel) (available for free on Amazon) by #1 best-selling author Sylvia Price, grab the rest of the series featuring five full-length novels in this special boxed set.*** Welcome to Morrissey County! This fictional region in Pennsylvania Amish country is home to several generations of strong-willed Amish women who know what they want in life, even if others disagree. Join these women on their search for love and acceptance. Sadie Sadie Renno has never liked being Amish. Aaron Miller, one of the town's most devout Amish community members,...

Despite being raised in a traditional Old Order Amish family, 17-year-old Hannah Lapp desires to break with custom, forgo baptism into the faith, and marry outside the cloistered community. She's been in love with Mennonite Paul Waddell for three years, and before returning to college for his senior year, Paul asks Hannah to be his wife. Hannah accepts, aware that her marriage will change her relationship with her family forever.

Download for FREE with Kindle Unlimited Just when things can't seem to get any worse, they do. Nothing is working out the way Ellie hopes for, but maybe that's what she knew would happen anyway, as Simon could never seem to commit to anything. And now he's just proving her worst fears for true. Then her sister Elizabeth runs off after suffering something horrible, and it seems the whole community goes looking for her--including both Simon and Jacob, making things even more awkward amidst the panic that has gripped her family's hearts in the search for Ellie's sister. Has she just run off? ...

🌟 Discover the Secrets of Simple, Self-Sufficient Living! 🌟 Master the Art of Survival with Amish Wisdom! Learn Proven Strategies to Overcome Any Crisis or Disaster! • Tired of all-in-one survival books that claim to be "20+ books in 1" but barely scratch the surface and leave you more confused than prepared? • Looking for a practical, step-by-step guide to sustainable living—without relying on electricity or grocery stores? • Are you worried that if disaster struck tomorrow, you wouldn’t be truly ready to protect your home, food, and water? If so, this is the ultimate guide...

He hides in books. She pulls him into life. Shy, book-loving Zachary Stutzman lives a quiet life in Whispering Creek, working as a carpenter by day and losing himself in stories by lantern light each evening. Widow Yoder, convinced he needs to step out of his shell, arranges for him to help organize and run the community’s new storytime sessions for the children — pairing the reserved young man with Rachel Yoder, the bishop’s warm-hearted niece who has recently returned to town after caring for her grandmother in another district. Rachel is bright, nurturing, and full of life, ...

An unexpected arrangement might lead to a forever home… Daryn Yutzy’s three orphaned nieces are now his responsibility—but the Amish bachelor is clueless when it comes to raising little girls, especially one who refuses to speak. When kindhearted food-trailer owner Carrie Detweiler coaxes...

Delve into the captivating world of the Amish, an enigmatic community that beckons us to explore their unique way of life. With a deep-rooted focus on family and spirituality, their pursuit of simplicity and unwavering humility inspires a yearning for these enriching qualities in our own lives. While the majority of us may not embrace the Amish lifestyle entirely, there is much wisdom to be gained from their beliefs and practices, which can be integrated harmoniously into our modern existence. In the enlightening book, "Living the Amish Way," the author unveils seven fundamental Amish ...

Mary Stoltzfus is 30 years old, splashed with freckles, and unmarried. In her Amish world, that qualifies her to be called an old maid. She is living her quiet schoolteacher life in the Lancaster County Amish community when she gets a surprising invitation in the mail one day. Would she come to Montana to teach?

This title is narrated by virtual voice. Enjoy this lovely Amish romance from bestselling author Patricia Davids, part of sweet Amish Bachelors series New beginnings. New job. New love? Amish life is full of surprises… After a broken engagement, Helen Zook is embracing her...

Like all mature Amish woman, Mary yearns to love and to be loved; to one day secure the affections of a strong and honest companion. Although her overbearing mother Deborah attempts to find her a suitable husband, she humbly withholds her adoration for a man she has never met; or seen; or known. Despite being an obedient daughter, Mary also has a secret; something she keeps hidden deep within the woods beside her family’s old order farm. Johnathan, the handsome son of a local shop owner inadvertently discovers her secret. Driven by curiosity and infatuation, he insists on sharing in her ...