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Dear Dad and Mom, It's me. Your child. I want to tell you what's been on my heart for a while. You see, in spite of the fact that I've chosen a different life than you ever would have wanted me to, it doesn't mean I dislike you. Just because I've chosen not to embrace your religion doesn't mean I don't embrace you. In spite of our differences, I want to tell you that I love you.

Keywords: amish, amish beliefs, dad and mom letter, dear parents letter, j martin, mennonite  |   3 comments

I went to visit an Amish friend in the hospital. While waiting to go into her room, I had an opportunity to talk with her husband and relatives, ultimately leading to a discussion about heaven. I shared with them how I was born again and how it freed me when Jesus came into my heart. As they listened, I could tell some disagreed.

Keywords: amish, amish voice, christian living, denominations, faith, map ministry, mission to amish people, salvation  |   0 comments

I'm in bigger trouble than I have ever thought possible, as I look over my life, my marriage. I see broken pieces of glass all shapes and sizes. They overwhelm my soul and mind as I stand here looking so helpless into this tin can, digging through it getting cut and bruised. In desperation I cry-hot tears streaming down my face. What am I to do "Lord", I silently scream. I can't fix this. It's to broken.

Keywords: amish, amish voice, christian living, isaiah 43, map ministry, mission to amish people, norma miller, peace of god, relationship with god  |   0 comments

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. -Matthew 11:28-30

Keywords: amish, amish voice, christian living, map ministry, matthew 11, mission to amish people, norma miller, relationship with god  |   0 comments

When I was a child, I thought of God as a vague (unclear), faraway being who wanted something from me. To be honest, I was a bit confused. I knew there was a problem with sin, but that didn’t stop me and I really didn’t know how to stop doing the wrong that I did. So, I kept asking God to forgive me for my sins, hoping and praying that at Judgment He would remember that I asked for forgiveness, thinking that asking for forgiveness was the solution.

Keywords: amish, amish voice, christian living, faith, good works, jeremiah zeiset, job, map ministry, mission to amish people  |   0 comments

Has it ever crossed your mind as to how God is setting up heaven for all the different people groups who live on earth? Is He setting it up in such a way that in one area you have the English people; go a little further and you find the Hutterites; go a little further and find the Chinese, go a little further and now we come to the Amish section of heaven. Or do you think that once we get to heaven we will all live together as one big happy family?

Keywords: amish, bible discussion, christian unity, heaven, joe keim, map ministry, mission to amish people  |   1 comments

Commitment is a word packed with meaning. I used to think I understood the meaning of this word when I married my husband. But in time, I realize that commitment doesn't end when it requires something from us. Neither does it end when our spouse does something we don't like. It doesn't even end when they hurt us. And it doesn't end when we are misunderstood. In fact, sometimes it calls for great sacrifice.

Keywords: amish, amish voice, christian living, commitment, map ministry, mission to amish people, norma miller, sacrifice  |   0 comments

Since writing To Kill a Lion: Destroying the Power of Lust from the Root, I have come to the conclusion that many sexual problems exist because people do not understand the blessing of their sexuality and therefore they fall into sexual bondage and guilt. So what do I mean?

Keywords: amish, amish voice, bruce lengeman, christian living, intimacy in marriage, map ministry, mission to amish people, to kill a lion  |   0 comments

Why are there so many young people leaving their parents and the Amish culture? Is it because the days are evil and according to Romans 1:30 and II Tim 3:2, it will just end that way? Is it because young people want to know why they are required to live differently from the rest of American society and are not getting solid answers (at least in their own mind) that make sense? Is it because more and more Amish youth have cell phones and are able to stay connected with their friends who left before them and, in the process, get talked into leaving too? Is it because the Amish population continues to grow (doubling in size every 15 years). And as it grows, the number of youth leaving becomes greater too?

Keywords: amish, amish voice, christian living, emotional connection, ex-amish, family, former amish, joe keim, leaving the amish, map ministry, mission to amish people  |   4 comments

Years ago when I was young in the faith, I became enthused about the gospel message as I understood it more and more. A young man in my Sunday school class came to me expressing how he thought I perhaps had found the key to faith. I pondered that because I had never thought of faith having or needing a key. The Bible says; Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11: 1)

Keywords: amish, amish voice, christian living, eli stutzman, faith, map ministry, mission to amish people, salvation, trust  |   0 comments

I'm sorry, Joe Keim, but I do not understand your views. If a person believes, he believes and is saved (John 3:16) and if you believe, you will try to live a good life, helping others. None is without sin. I am sure you have sinned and will sin again.

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Have you ever thought about how great our God is and just how much he actually loves us? We tend to imagine that he is a certain way and does things the way we are. We know it is wrong to create an idol and bow ourselves down to it, but how many times do we do that in our minds by imagining God to be a certain way? Too many times we tend to put God in a box or draw a line in the sand and say that God is inside these parameters. The next thing we know God is over there somewhere using a person that does not fit inside our box. And what do we do? Many times we write it off as from the Devil because, by the way, the Devil is powerful too.

Keywords: amish, amish voice, christian living, god, jonathan helmuth, map ministry, mission to amish people  |   0 comments

More and more, we are all hearing about the rising number of sexual crimes. Counselors are crying out for help because of how many marriages are breaking up. Many sexual-abuse victims are seeking help-all because of the flood of immorality that is attacking our culture. It is not just happening in the "world," but it is out of control in almost every church or religious setting.

Keywords: amish, amish voice, bruce lengeman, christian living, map ministry, mission to amish people, sexual addiction, to kill a lion  |   0 comments

I met the Lord as a young Amish girl and I came out of the Amish some years later. It was a difficult thing to walk through the mine field of emotions and feelings I had during that time. Sometimes the pain and anger would explode inside of me so quickly, it was like stepping on a mine.

Keywords: amish, amish voice, christian living, emotional healing, ex-amish, former amish, geneva yoder, map ministry, mission to amish people  |   0 comments

Few shipwrecks have held our attention as long as the story of the Titanic. On April 15, 2012, it will be 100 years ago since the tragedy of that fateful night occurred. Our ancestors came across the Atlantic Ocean on wooden sailing ships that were small and weak compared to the Titanic.

Keywords: amish, amish voice, christian living, eli stutzman, map ministry, mission to amish people, titanic  |   0 comments

Thomas Edward Lawrence was born on August 16, 1888, in England. When Lawrence grew to manhood, he joined the British Military and soon became famous for his daring actions in Arabia. During the war, Lawrence formed close friendships with many of the LEADERS of Arabia, and, when the war was over, he brought some of these LEADERS back to England to show his appreciation for their support.

Keywords: amish, amish voice, christian living, joe keim, map ministry, mission to amish people  |   0 comments

Have we ever taken in consideration of what Pride and Humbleness (hoffart und demut) really means to God?

Keywords: amish, amish voice, inspirational, levi schwartz, map ministry, mission to amish people  |   0 comments

The more lowly your service to others, the greater you are. To be the greatest, be a servant. But those who think themselves great shall be disappointed and humbled; and those who humble themselves shall be exalted.

Keywords: amish, amish voice, christian living, map ministry, mission to amish people, phyllis weibel, servant  |   0 comments

The following letter was sent in response to an article I wrote in the fall of 2011. Kentucky: Greetings in Jesus name. Hope this finds you well. I have been reading the Amish Voice for some time. And at times I have questions. For example: In the September issue on "Salvation: Event or Process?" I understand you to say that Jesus' death on the cross paid for all of our sins. My question is, were our sins paid for or are/were they forgiven?

Keywords: amish, amish voice, bible discussion, joe keim, map ministry, mission to amish people, salvation  |   1 comments

Part 2 of 2: An Amish woman who was shunned for her faith and left the Order when she was married and in her 30's, is going to be opening up about her experience. Once she began questioning the "faith" based on Jesus Christ, her troubles began inside the Order. She's now ready to start sharing her story and has graciously allowed me to interview her. All the words are solely "Deborah's" and in her "voice" and because of her contacts, in present day, with the Amish, she needs to remain anonymous (thank you for understanding, ahead of time).

Keywords: amish, amish interview, deborah, ex-amish, excommunicated, former amish, shunned  |   1 comments

Part 1 of 2: An Amish woman who was shunned for her faith and left the Order when she was married and in her 30's, is going to be opening up about her experience. Once she began questioning the "faith" based on Jesus Christ, her troubles began inside the Order. She's now ready to start sharing her story and has graciously allowed me to interview her. All the words are solely "Deborah's" and in her "voice" and because of her contacts, in present day, with the Amish, she needs to remain anonymous (thank you for understanding, ahead of time).

Keywords: amish, amish interview, deborah, ex-amish, excommunicated, former amish, shunned  |   0 comments

One of the most interesting and inspiring explanations anywhere with regard to our new relationship in Christ is in Romans chapter 7 where Paul likens the walk of grace to a marriage scenario. But first we will visit briefly what law is like.

Keywords: amish, amish voice, christian living, eli stutzman, map ministry, mission to amish people  |   0 comments

Christians of a bygone era prepared themselves for trouble. They expected hard times and a difficult life. They understood that entrance into the Kingdom of God was strewn with days of tribulation.

Keywords: amish, amish voice, inspirational, map ministry, mission to amish people  |   0 comments

Have you ever felt like no one appreciates you for who you are? Do you ever feel like you are trying ever so hard to get ahead and yet no one notices?

Keywords: amish, amish voice, christian living, joe keim, map ministry, mission to amish people  |   0 comments

He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End! He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all time. He always was, He always is, and He always will be..... Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, but never Undone! He was bruised and brought healing! He was pierced and eased pain! He was persecuted and brought freedom! He was dead and brought life! He is risen and brings power! He reigns and brings peace!

Keywords: amish, amish voice, inspirational, jesus, map ministry, mission to amish people  |   0 comments

This morning, I learned a simple, but also valuable lesson. Have you ever noticed how God uses our children to show us the kind of mess we ourselves are? Yeah, I thought so!

Keywords: amish, amish voice, christian living, map ministry, mission to amish people, norma miller  |   0 comments

"Before faith came, we were under the law"-before Jesus' work on the cross was completed, all of mankind was under the law. The law, could be described as a person who is constantly watching over your shoulder, and every time you break a law, he points his finger in your face and cries: Law breaker! Guilty! Condemned! Judged! Failure!

Keywords: amish, amish voice, christian living, faith, joe keim, law, map ministry, mission to amish people  |   1 comments

So many of us, men & women alike have areas in our lives that are broken and only our Heavenly Father can heal them.

Keywords: amish, amish voice, inspirational, map ministry, mission to amish people, t. suzanne eller  |   0 comments

For years I have had a secret fear there could be something wrong with me. Something wrong with my understanding of God, His love and His expectations of us as His people. It has been difficult to identify "it" but I am confronted with "it" regularly when I am open and honest with other believers who don't share my views. So, after numerous well meaning corrections over the years from fellow believers, I've learned to tone down my expression of the stirrings in my heart. I have also never been able to get away from "it'.

Keywords: church, geneva yoder, joe keim, mission to amish people, wolf, wolves, wolves in the church  |   0 comments

I've never questioned the fact there are Amish people who've had a born again experience but have chosen to stay Amish in spite of their conversion. The question is: how many would you say are really born again? Few? About half? Most? Maybe these questions don't mean much to you, however, they are very important to me, since I speak on this subject on a regular basis, and it is NOT my desire to paint a dishonest picture of the Amish. Having been in full time ministry since 2000, I run into mostly ones who do not understand salvation and will excommunicate those who take a stand for faith alone, grace alone, Christ alone for salvation.

Keywords: amish, born again, conversion, mission to amish, new birth, salvation  |   11 comments