Swartzentruber sect refuses flashing lights on buggies but won’t take the matter to court. For lawyers and students at Harvard, it’s a valid religious-freedom case. In bodycam footage from an April 2023 traffic stop in…
SAUK COUNTY, WI – Nine juveniles from the Reedsburg area have been cited for disorderly conduct related to multiple reports of harassing behavior toward members of the Amish community. The investigation is related to the Reedsburg…
Before I left my community, my life as an Amish person was fulfilling in many ways. I had friends, family, and a pretty good education, but my focus was on salvation. However, I eventually left…
Before I left my community, my life felt trapped, hopeless, and pointless, even though I had no fear of physical or sexual abuse. I eventually left because I found the truth of God in John…
August 2024 IN THIS ISSUE: Sylvia’s Testimony Called to Germany The ABC Project An Encouraging Letter Sylvia’s Testimony Sylvia’s mother was intrigued by a book title in a catalog. Her reading led to her salvation.…
What brought me to New Beginnings was my sister; she wanted to come but wouldn’t without me. So, I thought, “Why not?” As I considered it more, I realized it would also benefit my future…
My life before I left my community was dark, monotonous, depressing, and sad. The rules made me feel like I couldn’t be myself 100%, and I wanted my own independence. Growing up, my view of…
Before I left my community, my life was characterized by fear, confusion, and anxiety. This environment made it impossible for me to live out God’s love and will, as life there revolved around the fear…
July 2024 IN THIS ISSUE: Ninety Days at MAP Great is His Faithfulness Ninety Days at MAP Much of my experience is wrapped up in one word: Wow! Before I tell you why the “wow,”…
Amish Voice – July 2024 IN THIS ISSUE: The Secret of the Strength – Peter Hoover A History of the Amish (part 8) – Magda Adriana Persecution is Coming. Can You Stand? – Harold Sadlier 1,000…
