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Mary Schlabach

I joined the Amish church at the age of 18 and lived the lifestyle until I was 49 years old. For many years I wondered what was wrong with me that I dreaded going to… 

Jonathan Helmuth

There is a revival sweeping across this globe in ways never seen before and the Amish are not exempt from this current outpouring of the Holy Spirit. There are many turning to the Lord and… 

Escaping the Amish

Those peace-loving bearded folks from Witness? I called Torah, and after just a few minutes, I knew this post had to be written. For those of you who feel trapped because of a job or… 

Jonas Yoder

My name is Jonas Yoder but I like to be called JD. I left the Amish on January 22, 2007. The reason I left the Amish church is because I did not like all the… 

Jonas Swartzentruber

I left the Amish on Sept. 11, 2005 because I never liked the man-made rules. Sometimes (I told myself) I was born with English blood. I knew of Jesus when I was Amish but I… 

Dr Albert Miller Grew Up Amish

Seeking AlternativesStory Roberta Chinn When Albert Miller finished college and applied to medical schools across the country, he got his very first rejection letter from the school he wanted to attend. Instead of accepting his… 

Daniel Wengerd

I was raised Amish, under a strict law and thought as long as I follow the rules as good as I can I could hope to be in Heaven sometime. But their were a lot… 

Sarah Ann Wengerd

A few weeks before we left the Amish I had a few scares that I can’t get to heaven! But just thought I have to be more strict in the Amish law. But then 4…