Be Not Deceived
What is the definition of the word ‘legalism’? Legalism refers to a doctrine whereby salvation is gained by good works rather than faith. It can mean that you are under the law instead of God’s…
Seventh-Day Adventism
In this article, we would like to address the Seventh-day Adventist beliefs, which have taken some plain families by storm. I’d like to thank Paul Miller for the many hours of research and studying he…
Amish Man Sues to Buy Gun without Photo ID
This isn’t your usual gun rights story. Nor is it the religious freedom tale you’re used to seeing in political forums. It’s both! Andrew Hertzler, a man who apparently has no criminal record of note…
Crook Caught on Camera Stealing from Amish
Wayne County, Ohio – An Amish-owned business in Wayne County went high tech to catch crooks stealing from the front porch. A manager at Kidron Sports Center set up a network of motion-activated surveillance…
Amish Man Challenges Photo ID Requirement to Buy Firearms
Williamspor, Pennsylvania – An Amish resident of central Pennsylvania is challenging the photo identification requirement to purchase a firearm, saying his religious beliefs prevent him from being photographed. PennLive.com reports that Andrew Hertzler argues in…
LaGrange County Commissioners Vote Down Idea to Require Manure Bags on Horses
Lagrange County, Indiana – Commissioners in LaGrange county have decided against forcing the county’s Amish residents to equip their horses with manure bags. County resident Chad Fry had started a petition, getting more than 1,600 signatures asking officials…
Stove, Fridge Run on Propane in Amish Home
A week ago, my darling Valorie and I were privileged to be invited to an Amish home for an evening dinner and along with several friends from Marshall and Union City, we had the meal…
Laura
I grew up in an Old Order Amish community. My childhood consisted of lots of wonderful fellowship and friendship among the Amish, open buggy rides in the summer, and tasty Amish cooking! I enjoyed being…
5-year-old Dies in Crash Involving Amish Buggy
Graves County, Kentucky – A 5 year-old boy is dead and seven others injured after an Amish buggy and a truck crashed in western Kentucky. The West Kentucky Star reports the Graves County sheriff’s office…
Amish Communities Continue to Grow
In an era of declining church membership for most Christian denominations, one group of believers is experiencing healthy, unprecedented growth. In 2014, the estimated Amish population in Indiana exceeded 50,000, according to the Young Center…