Honestly Amish

The Amish sincerely attempt to adhere to the Bible’s teaching. If caught in a lie, an Amish church member might hear a minister or bishop rapping on the door, and later find themselves in kneeling confession before the congregation. Of course, the Amish struggle with...

Why Not Do an Amish Christmas at your House?

Please welcome Murray Pura. The tree in our house goes up right after Hallowe’en on November 1st, which some Christians celebrate as All Saints Day. And because Hallowe’en really means Holy Evening, and was meant to be a night of prayer and worship in anticipation of...

Amish Laundry Day

If you’ve visited an Amish community, you’ve most likely seen the graceful clotheslines, sometimes stretching up into the trees. I find Amish laundry drying in the breeze a beautiful sight. The women of the house have their hands full keeping up with the...

Are the Amish Stubborn?

I wouldn’t be surprised if many view the Amish as inflexible because they don’t hop on the rat-race like most folks. Why on earth don’t they install electricity, the Internet, and telephones in their homes, dress in the latest fashions, and drive cars? In some...