Amish Hymns

Mid-week Inspiration and Amish Hymns The more I learn about the Amish, the more I find we have in common. When I was in Wisconsin doing research, I came across this small song book for Amish services. Now, I doubt that many of those folks need to look at the song book! But

Amish Weddings

Weddings in Amish Communities I first visited Cashton, Wisconsin two summers ago. Being from Texas, I was stunned to see so much green! The countryside is truly spectacular. We stayed at Amil’s Inn Bed & Breakfast. The owner, Anita, had lived in the area for quite some time and knew a lot of the Amish families. She was happy to take …

Healing, the Amish Way

The Amish Way of Healing What a terrible week for news, what a heartbreaking time for our nation. My husband and I were camping in the Texas panhandle, when we heard about the bombings in Boston. We were barely home when the explosion in West,

Gardening the Amish Way

Amish Life and Gardening, part 2 Pick up one of my books, and you’re bound to find a gardening scene. Why? Because every time I’ve been to Amish country, I’ve seen folks gardening. Doesn’t matter whether it’s spring, summer or fall, families are out working in their gardens. Last week I shared with you gardening tips from some of my …

Easter and Amish Hymns

Amish Hymns and Easter Celebrations I thought I’d share with you a hymn from an Amish hymnal I picked up while in Wisconsin. It’s not like the hymnals at my church. It’s a little stapled together 50 page thing. The cover says, “Ninety-eight Selection Songs, Addition to Church and Sunday School Hymnals.” The Amish don’t have instruments in their church …

Amish Holidays

Holidays in an Amish Household It is amazing to me how many people love to read books about the Amish. One of the most frequent emails I receive is, “I love their simple lifestyle.” There’s something about slowing down and focusing on what is important that appeals to us. Do the Amish celebrate Thanksgiving? Yes! The communities and families I …

Ministering the Amish Way

The Amish Way, Ministering to Others I’ve been in a crochet mood – and quilting, knitting, and sewing mood. Fall does this to me! As you can see, I’ve been crocheting hats like a crazy person. (This pattern can be found here.) I can easily do one a night. Everyone in my family is groaning, “Hats for Christmas. Great.” They’re …

Everything Amish

Blogging and Everything Amish So how do you like the new look of my blog? The blue reminds me of  kitchen curtains, and the brown and orange remind me of fall. : ) I hope this will be a nice, comforting place that you enjoy visiting. So I gave the blog a facelift, and you’ll notice a few other changes …