Man-made Rules, Traditions, and Double Standards
Last night I had a tough conversation with a friend. I first met her when I was 12 and she was a little older. We were both Amish and lived in the same community for…
Last night I had a tough conversation with a friend. I first met her when I was 12 and she was a little older. We were both Amish and lived in the same community for…
This letter was written after Joe Keim asked his father for a blessing, but his father chose not to, believing Joe was living outside of God’s will. Dad and Mom, I read your letter with…
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…
Dear Friends, Greetings in Jesus’ name. I am writing you a few lines to let you know that you can discontinue sending us the Amish Voice. To Joe Keim: I’ve known your Dad, John Keim,…
The following letter was written and signed by a group of former Amish and mailed out to 10,000 Amish families in the Lancaster, PA area. Dear Friend, Peace and blessings in Jesus’ name. It is…
Note: The following letter has been copied and sent around to Amish families for years. Most parents have at least one copy stuck away in a desk drawer. When one leaves the Amish community, this…
A letter from a non-Amish sister who has a lot of concern about her sister joining the Amish culture. Hi Joe, My family has been really struggling lately, and I am reaching out in hopes…
In Matthew 28:19, Jesus commanded for us to go, and baptize all nations: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:…
Daniel, Albert, and Sarah, Please come back to the Amish! Please go home to your parents; they are not in good health. We realize that you have some issues with your Dad, so go make…
January 10, 2017 Dear Sister Polly, Greetings of love sent to you! In your letter, you mentioned that you were going to visit family this spring or summer. I wanted to make sure you knew…