Middlebury girl hit by car on way to school
MIDDLEBURY, IN – Jolene Weaver, 9, was only a few feet away from her school when she was hit by a vehicle. Her little brother, riding along next to her, watched as she was airlifted…
Curiosity about Anabaptists Creates Teachable Moments
SHIPSHEWANA, IN – People who come to northern Indiana with curiosity about the Amish and Mennonites often find their way to an Amish-country attraction that teaches them about Anabaptism. About 260 people from a variety of…
‘Runaway Amish Girl’ author accuses Seabrook man of sex assault, documents show
HOUSTON– An author who wrote of her liberation from theAmishcommunity has filed a civil lawsuit against aSeabrookman, whom she accuses of sexually assaulting her, court documents show. According to the lawsuit, the alleged assault took place…
Love for the Lord Jesus
If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha (1 Corinthians 16:22). I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to love the Lord Jesus. Everyone wants to…
You Are Precious, Mother Mine
(I wrote this poem as my mother lay on her deathbed.) Someday your mother, young and strong, Telling you “No” all day long, Will be in an unlikely state. You will cherish it if not…
Beware of False Prophets, By RCY
The Bible tells us to beware of false prophets. Search your heart, and can you truthfully say from the bottom of your heart that there is nothing wrong with smartphones and all that other modern…
If I’m Deceived, How Am I Going to Know It?, By MP
Hello. Someone gave me the Amish Voice, and I thought there were some good articles in there. I really appreciated the last article that I read, “Living in the Stronghold of Deception.” It’s so easy,…
True Forgiveness
We hear a lot about forgiveness. There are many books, articles, and quotes about what forgiveness is or isn’t. I’m about to add my understanding of it to the big pile. Some of the ideas…
Dreams, Visions, and God’s Word
The article I am writing is in response to the eighth article in David Wickey’s eight-part series entitled “Buy of Me Gold Tried in the Fire.” To read the article I am responding to, please…
The Work and Joy My Children Bring
My Children “The Work and Joy My Children Bring” Written on January 26, 1993 In the night I hear a cry. When I wake up I think I’d rather die, Then I think of those…