Not surprisingly, one overriding theme in The Amish Clockmaker is time—recognizing it, seizing it, respecting the fact that its passage cannot be stopped. Time is something that comes up often for me when I think of the Amish. For example… … Continue reading
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” —2 Corinthians 12:9 (ɴɪᴠ) This is the verse on which I based the story of Bethel Graber, the main character in … Continue reading
“But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Matthew 23:12 ɴʟᴛ My mother had her own version of that particular Scripture: Stop tooting your own horn. And her favorite: The less said … Continue reading
On Wednesday our Facebook fans were asked to vote for the recipe they’d prefer out of three options. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner (as in, tomorrow!), this month’s recipe options featured sweet desserts you can make for loved ones (and … Continue reading
I suppose the thing that has fascinated me most about the Amish is their stance on non-violence, which is something they share with Hutterites, Quakers, and most Mennonites. So when I write my Amish stories, that aspect of their faith … Continue reading
Sometimes it’s difficult to show others how much we care. Our children are so busy. Our family is sometimes spread out across the country. And our friends are often trying to go a dozen directions at once. What’s a person … Continue reading
We’ve made it to the second month of 2015! And with this new month comes some brand-new Amish/Mennonite books from Harvest House Publishers for your reading pleasure. Which one(s) are you most excited to read? New Amish Fiction The Amish … Continue reading
