Doubting Thomas
The other day I used the phrase “doubting Thomas” and referred to myself as such. I’m not a follower. I trust nothing without researching. I am not saying that is good, that is just who I am. I’ve…
Who Needs to Confess?
There is a lot of confusion amongst professing Christians concerning our need to confess our sins and what it will accomplish. I was taught that it is our confessing of sins to the church that…
In Wake of Accident That Killed 2 Amish Children, Local Couple Makes Signs to Raise Awareness
A Northern Michigan mom who witnessed a deadly buggy crash that killed two young Amish children is trying to raise awareness so nothing like that happens again. Courtney Harmon from Mesick saw the crash happen…
Amish communities are using a surprising new kind of vehicle to travel long distances: ‘It’s a lot quicker’
Electric bikes, as manyhave discoveredin recent years, are a highly convenient mode of transportation. They’re much cheaper thanelectric vehicles, faster than walking, and less physically arduous than riding a regular bike. And they don’t produce…
Do the Amish pay taxes?
ASHLAND, OH — It appears that some Ashland community members had a bit of a disagreement last week when 26 Amish appeared in court. According to a reader of Ashland Source, viewers of the court appearance could not…
Ashland County Amish community members appear in court to answer for buggy violations
More than 20 members of the Amish community were in court on Friday in Ashland County after refusing to comply with a new state law that makes flashing yellow lights on their horse-drawn buggies mandatory.…
Letter to my Mom
Dear Mom, I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to explain to you why I left the Amish community and how I am better serving Jesus Christ as a…
Minnesota Amish seek OK from appeals court to ditch septic systems
ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday in a long-running dispute between members of a southern Minnesota Amish community and state and county regulators who say the community cannot refuse…
Amish at work rebuilding barn in northeast Allen County
HARLAN, IN – It didn’t take long for the rebuilding to begin in areas hit by powerful storms and tornadoes that raked parts of the Midwest, including northeast Indiana and Allen County. The National Weather…
MAP Newsletter – April 2023
April 2023 IN THIS ISSUE: Providence From the Girods Alan and Katie Update Providence Read this letter written to MAP by a former Amish woman, and marvel with us at how God brings people together…