MAP Newsletter – May 2026
May 2026 IN THIS ISSUE: Plans for Expansion in 2026 Techy Bible Study SonLight Bible Club Plans for Expansion in 2026 I want to share something that has been weighing heavily on my heart, on…
‘It’s tough:’ Amish mother, 6 children laid to rest days after deadly fire in Lamar Twp.
CLINTON COUNTY, PA — A Clinton County community is mourning a heartbreaking loss as dozens gathered Wednesday to lay to rest an Amish mother and her six young children who were killed in a devastating…
New study finds motor vehicle drivers are to blame for most horse and buggy crashes
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — As the Amish population in central Pennsylvania continues to grow, so do the number of horse and buggy crashes. A new study found that in most horse and buggy crashes throughout…
MAP Newsletter – April 2026
April 2026 IN THIS ISSUE: Investing in Future Generations New Beginnings Homestead An Update on Our Land Vision Step Out of the Boat Conference Update Investing in Future Generations This year, the SonLight Club theme…
Documentary about Amish sexual abuse in Lancaster County now streaming on PBS
“Keep Quiet and Forgive,” a documentary about sexual abuse in Plain communities, is now available to stream after it completed a festival circuit. The feature-length documentary was created by director, producer and journalist Sarah McClure,…
Amish Sexual Abuse Survivor Shares Story in PBS Documentary
Lizzie Hershberger, who grew up in the Amish community in southeast Minnesota, has spoken publicly about the sexual abuse she endured as a young teenager. Her story was first told in a book “Behind Blue…
Amish mom found not guilty by reason of insanity in drowning death of 4-year-old learns where she will be confined
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, OH – The Amish mother who was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the drowning death of her four-year-old son at Atwood Lake last summer, returned to court Friday morning. Ruth…
Can Atheists Live a Moral Life?
The question often arises about morality and whether atheists can be good moral people. The short answer is, yes, atheists can live moral lives. Some surpass the moral lives of religious people who have a…
When Priorities are Wrong
Growing up, I received much instruction which focused on outward appearance. Tiny details of clothing were taught to be very important. We followed and upheld each rule as if it were gospel, when, in fact,…
Amish Voice – March 2026
Amish Voice – March 2026 IN THIS ISSUE: The Secret of the Strength – Peter Hoover Breaking Free from Legalism– Joe Keim Embracing Masculinity – Jesse Kauffman Embracing Femininity – Irina Kauffman Eternity is a Long Time…