"A common question now in America. How can I become Amish? Answer: If you admire our faith, strengthen yours. If you admire our sense of commitment, deepen yours. If you admire our community spirit, build your own. If you admire the simple life, cut back. If you admire deep character and enduring values, live them yourself." The Budget. This 31 day guide to simplicity will discuss this Amish newspaper clip, along with frugality, downsizing, ideas for gatherings, keeping in pace with nature and much more. After thirty years, I'm still gleaning secrets to a simplerlife from Amish friends. I can see why "off the gridders" to spiritual enthusiasts are flocking to them for plain and simple advice. I'm so blessed to have learned so much from the Amish. I hope you'll be inspired as you read this book, finding a path a bit less chaotic.
Building on the core principles of Amish life, Nancy Sleeth explains how making conscious choices to limit (and in some cases, eliminate) technology's hold on our lives and get back to the basics can help us lead calmer, more focused, less ...
In Amish Values for Your Family, bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher shows how you can adopt the wisdom of the Amish when it comes to family matters.
I sewed three blouses before noontime." As an Amish wife and mother of six, Lena Yoder has plenty of ways to fill her time.
Each reading features a brief story of the Amish, providing a "behind the scenes" insight into their culture; a spiritual lesson, accompanied by scripture, drawn from the story; and a "bonus" of an Amish witticism or recipe.
"--Joel Kime, pastor, Faith Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania "Suzanne offers us a glimpse into a world of peace, serenity, and total commitment to family and God. This book just might change the way you live your life.
This expanded edition of Amish Proverbs includes more than 200 additional proverbs, giving readers more of the wit and wisdom they crave. Well done is better than well said.
This is a great read that helps us all to see more clearly what’s really valuable in our lives. --Jeff McMahon, award-nominated musician and national director/runner with the Team McGraw endurance program
Inside the Simple Life welcomes readers into a tight-knit community where peace and tranquility abound, where “love thy neighbor” means more than just waving hello, and where all needs are taken care of by each member of the community.
Growing Up Amish is the true story of one man’s quest to discover who he is and where he belongs.
The Ways of Obedience and Submission Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life. PROVERBS 19:20 My friend Kendra was eager to begin her first year teaching school. Although she loved children ...