Preach the Gospel!
If we followed Paul’s strategy, if we were more concerned about gaining souls for Christ than being right, if we stepped out of our bubble long enough to understand and learn from others, if we…
The Ultimate Authority
I used to unquestioningly believe whatever I was told. A few years back, there became a point in my life where some things I had been taught did not make sense. Just like politics, we…
Mountains and Valleys
I have fought depression all my life. In these valleys or low, low, times of my life, I have begun to see a pattern. I write my best in the valley. I am less critical in…
History of the Amish (Part 6)
History of the Amish Series Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Part 5Part 6Part 7Part 8Part 9Part 10Part 11 Peaceful Neutrality In the previous issue, we discovered that the Amish lost many members to other…
Crawford Co. Amish community in shock after suspicious murder
A murder investigation is underway at an Amish home in Crawford County and Monday night state police asked for your help finding a suspect. We are here in the 21000 block of Fish Flats Road…
Amish Buggy Headlight, Taillight Bill Introduced In Legislature
A rash of accidents involving Amish buggies has prompted a new bill that would require buggies to have additional safety features. The legislation (A.8419) is sponsored by Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, D-Saratoga Springs, and could be…
MAP Newsletter – February 2024
February 2024 IN THIS ISSUE: Growing in Christ Academy The Plowman’s Academy New Beginnings Homestead Growing in Christ Academy I’m Jonas Brenneman. Tyler Dick and I are instructors with Growing in Christ Academy. It is…
Local Amish Community Backs Bill Requiring Reflective Materials On Buggies
Following an increase in accidents involving Amish buggies in New York state, a new bill has been introduced requiring more reflective materials along with headlights and taillights on Amish buggies at night. A few members…
Amish volunteers relax on the beach after helping Moss Point residents
MOSS POINT, MS – Disaster recovery volunteers from Ohio spent time with Amish workers on the beach in Jackson County after helping with tornado recovery in Moss Point on Sunday. Amish volunteers were playing volleyball…
Amish horse and buggy stolen from outside Michigan Walmart
STURGIS, MI – A family was shopping at a Southwest Michigan Walmart over the weekend when a woman stole their horse and buggy. Police said the Amish horse and buggy was parked outside the store at 1500 S. Centerville…