Welcome to an Amish Home. It's rare for outsiders to see inside the homes of Old Order Amish people, who live their Christian faith in community, simplicity, and humility. An Amish family in the Midwe
The Anabaptists of North America sport an amazing spectrum of religious and cultural diversity—from communal Hutterites to urban Mennonites, from low-tech Amish to acculturated Bret
What is a Pie Lady moment?For one family, it’s breakfast on the patio. For another, it’s Mom serving up creamy chicken and noodles. These are Pie Lady moments: times of goo
These uplifting and thoughtful meditations speak to the heart of new mothers, bringing much-needed refreshment and spiritual insight as new moms walk with God through the wondrous and tiring
The year is 1874, and Paul Wipf is enchanted by dreams of America. But when lightning strikes, killing his parents, his dreams are shattered and buried in the ashes of sadness and guilt. How
Adopted by the General Conference Mennonite Church and the Mennonite Church at Wichita, Kansas, July 1995. The 24 articles and summary statement were accepted by both groups as their statemen
Encouraging and inspiring devotions are the perfect companion for Christian moms-to-be during the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy. Each practical meditation speaks to the heart of expect
With Nate and their four children, Miriam revels in the seasons and interactions on their Amish farm. However, some of her friendships are strained. Friend Gloria is miffed because Miriam won
The Amish are one of America’s most fascinating and colorful religious communities. But how does a traditional group that shuns high school, computers, and the ownership of motor ve
When nine-year-old Annie is left in the hands of the Amish Troyer family after her mother dies and her father is imprisoned, she learns the customs, vocabulary, and lifestyle of her new family
Like her grandmother, Lucinda J. Miller wears long dresses and a prayer covering. But she uses a cellphone and posts status updates on Facebook, too. Anything but Simple is
When three young people become involved with the Anabaptists during the Reformation, they and their families experience first-hand the persecution of that sect in sixteenth-century Europe.
A fictionalized account of the British scientist's life contrasts his lack of formal education with his creation of such important inventions as the electric motor, the transformer, and the generator
Racism is a name-caller. It warps self-concept, saps vibrant communities, and atrophies spiritual connection. Although it takes different forms, racism works hard shaping the identities of bo
William Tyndale wants to translate the Bible into English. He feels the common people of sixteenth-century England should be able to read the Scriptures for themselves. The church and governm
During the early 1500's, a young Swiss orphan defies his guardians in order to study with Erasmus, the Christian humanist whose desire for church reform grew from his ideas on faith, reason, and educa
Many of us feel awkward and hesitant when talking to a recently bereaved person. We don't want to say the wrong thing. Sara Wengerd provides an antidote to this problem. At the end of each chapter is
