
I’m often asked if the Amish are saved. I think what people are really asking is whether the teachings of the Amish church follow the precepts of God’s Word. Today, I would like to address that question.
I’m often asked if the Amish are saved. I think what people are really asking is whether the teachings of the Amish church follow the precepts of God’s Word. Today, I would like to address that question.
Back by popular demand . . . A tidbit about Amish life ~ The Old Order Amish meet for church service every other Sunday. They refer to the non-church Sundays as “between Sundays.” Since they don’t have a church building, the meeting place is rotated among members of their district. With approximately 25 families in… Read more »
While visiting an Amish friend this past in winter, I woke to the gentle creaking of old wooden steps, and I knew my dear friend was on her way to the cellar to add wood to the stove. Her husband was on a three-day hunt, and while he’s gone she’s diligent about maintaining the wood… Read more »
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but Christmas decorations are popping up everywhere! Before October was over, our local Target store was adorned with snowflakes across the entire ceiling, restaurants began to play Christmas music over their speakers, and Starbucks started selling their coffee in red, Christmas-themed cups. Although it is still a bit early… Read more »
I wrote about the Old Order Amish tradition of rumschpringe in my latest newsletter. I mail out a hard copy version of my e-newsletter to those who don’t have computers, and so that list includes several Old Order Amish families. I received thank yous from the Plain community about that article and decided to post that… Read more »