Amish barns and solar panels are probably not two things most people think of as going together, but times are changing. Anabaptist World recently reported that Amish communities are starting to adopt solar as their source of… Amish communities are adapting a surprising new technology in their homes and farms: ‘It’s really taken off’
FILLMORE COUNTY, MN – A long-running religious freedom case has come full circle, with a court ruling this week that a deeply conservative Amish community in Minnesota cannot be threatened with the loss of homes if its members… Court ruling that Amish families don’t need septic tanks
“Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; YOU ARE FALLEN FROM GRACE” (Galatians 5:4). I am astonished at the people who continue to try to keep… Fallen from Grace
They HATED them. Not disliked. Not resented. Not despised. Hated. In the last week, I traversed some of Switzerland. I saw towering heights and stunning valleys and gorges, snowcapped peaks and green valleys. I also… Where did it go?
Colossians 2 3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. 5 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet… Jesus Above All
I would like to share about when Jesus came into my life. I became a new creature in Him, and my life changed drastically. I am fully aware that by sharing what I would like… Fannie Beiler
The Amish and Mennonite communities have subtle differences. The former emphasizes traditionalism, while the latter is open to modernity. Pacifism, simplicity, and modesty are important to both communities. They share religious beliefs but interpret them… Amish vs. Mennonite: Understanding the Differences and Similarities
An Amish homestead can be identified at a glance by buggies in the driveway or distinctive garments on a clothesline. Solar panels have joined the list of visual cues, bringing a host of benefits and… Amish embrace solar power
Some Amish communities are adopting electric bicycles (e-bikes) for quick and efficient travel. Multiple electric transportation publications have reported that members of select Amish groups are riding e-bikes instead of the horse-drawn carriages that have long been… The Amish and electric bikes: How some groups make the transportation method fit into their faith
Members of several strict Amish denominations throughout Ohio religiously object to battery-powered flashing lights. That fact did not stop Ohio House Bill 30, legislation requiring that they be mounted on buggies, to be signed into law June 1, 2022.… Is light requirement proof Ohio Amish are being targeted for religious reasons?
