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Misconceptions About the Amish
In my research I’ve come across several inaccurate statements about the Amish—a lot of it in the form of blanket statements. For example I’ve read, “The Amish don’t go to doctors.” The Amish families...
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Will the Circle Be Unbroken? Amish Circle Letters
“I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.” I Thess. 5:27 (NIV) After my first baby was born in November 1985, I enjoyed getting mail. For several weeks, I...
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I’m An Old-Fashioned, Modern Woman
I think I figured out why I love the Amish lifestyle. I’m an old-fashioned, modern woman, if there is such a thing. Nothing makes me happier than laying out a big spread of food for people. We have...
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Christmas in West Kootenai | An Amish Second Christmas
In An Amish Second Christmas (released yesterday!!), I was one of four authors who was able to share a unique story about Second Christmas. What is Second Christmas? The Amish Christmas is a simple...
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An Amish Christmas Pageant
All across the Amish community, children have been practicing for their Christmas programs. The following is from one such program. The children came out and lined up. They held large cards where the...
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Amish Quilts
I think most of us would agree that Amish quilts are something of a cultural icon. They are beautiful as well as functional, yet they also serve as a form of entertainment and togetherness for the...
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Amish Church Meal
As an author of Amish romance, I talk often in my books about the meal after church. It’s well known that the Amish have a three-hour church service, then they have a meal that lasts well into the...
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It’s a Mud Sale!
Welcome to Amish PA where it’s prime Mud Sale season! What exactly is a Mud Sale you ask? Mud sales are annual auctions held at or near local fire stations. These occur in the spring and are a major...
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