The Curse of Silence
There is a silent monster in the room. It is so big and ominous, and holds such a horrid, almost palpable dread, that in order to cope we push it out of our minds. But…
Our Way of Thinking is Not the Same, by MS
Our way of thinking is not what I see in your publication, The Amish Voice. For myself, I don’t want to judge another group’s way of thinking. Therefore, I ask that you be respectful to…
Seeking Truth
There has been something laying on my mind for a while. Everyone of us, no matter where and how we grew up, are more intimately acquainted with our own heritage and belief system than we…
Pondering Prayer
“…nevertheless not My will, but Thine be done.” Before Jesus began His ministry, He rose up a great while before day, went out and found a solitary place, and prayed (Mark 1:35-39). There were other…
The Church of God
Hello Church of God! I felt compelled to share some things with you that I read in my morning study. I was reminded just how special and precious you are in God’s sight. There is…
An Attitude of Gratitude
This should describe every believer that names the name of Christ: “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thess. 5:18). I know that it is…
74-year Old Amish Man Accused of Sexually Abusing Children
A 74-year old Amish man stands accused of sexually assaulting several children in Ashland County. Joas Swartzentruber, of Polk, was indicted last week on a total of nine charges, including two counts each of rape,…
An Amish farmer’s 600 guns were seized. It’s unclear if he broke the law
PHILADELPHIA — Hand-painted signs in Amish country often advertise fresh eggs, shoofly pies or handmade quilts, but the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is trying to determine whether one Lancaster County farmer’s sizable…
Amish children build giant snowman in front of Geauga County school
HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – A large snowman is smiling down on oneGeauga Countycommunity. A group of Amish children spent several days building the snowman outside of their school on Clay Street in Huntsburg Township.
Ivan Jess
I was born into an Amish family in a farmhouse, delivered by my grandmother. I attended church every Sunday, with few exceptions from the time I was born. I remember hearing about the second coming…