Ernie (Stoney) Burkholder
I was born and raised in a Beachy Amish community. I didn’t really think much about growing up in the Amish culture; it seemed normal to me. My father was always very preoccupied and distant,…
Mighty Warrior Princess
Good morning from gorgeous Kentucky! I have some things on my heart that I am excited to share with you! That being said, let’s just dive right in. I have a lot of friends in…
Let Go
The way to heaven is simple, yet narrow, and most won’t be going there, according to what Jesus said (Matthew 7:14). Even a whole lot of good, nice, religious people will miss eternal life—even though…
A Testimony of Change
I always thought that I was doing well as a member of the Amish church, and that I was on the right road to Heaven. I believed that—even though I spent many hours smoking and…
My Story (Part 1)
Welcome to part one of Emanuel Schrock’s true life story. 1. The Church The sound of the steady beat of Betty’s hooves on the pavement mingle with the soft, rumbling din of the family buggy…
Sugar Grove Amish couple win appeal in religious freedom dispute with sewer authority
HARRISBURG, PA – An Amish couple have won an appeal against the Sugar Grove Sewer Authority that will allow them to connect to the township’s sewer system in the way that is least restrictive to…
Leaving the Amish for Freedom in Christ
CALGARY, CANADA – I was handed this book by its authors during my recent trip to Canada. They came from Montana to join me in Calgary and I had time to hear part of their…
State police address substance abuse in the Amish community
NAPPANEE, IN — It’s a place you may not expect to hear about substance abuse. But there’s a push to get the word out in the Amish community. “There is drug problems among the plain…
Amish Growth Extended to South America Settlements Last Year
SOUTH AMERICA – The Amish branched out last year with new settlements in Bolivia, Argentina and Canada as their numbers continued to grow and a high percentage of young people opted to remain within the…
Former Amish man, girlfriend charged with more than 60 counts each of stealing from Amish community in Delaware
MARYDEL, DE – Two individuals have been charged with burglarizing more than 20 Amish residences, garages, and sheds, Delaware State Police announced Friday. According to authorities, Harvey M. Coblentz, 26, formerly Amish himself, and his…