Where do you spend most of your evenings? Sitting at your kids’ soccer practice? Going through the drive-through because your day was too busy to cook? I’ve found myself at both of those places before. Where do you think an Amish family finds themselves? Around the dinner table—a table filled with all types of good… Read More
The Bible, premiering every Sunday on HISTORY over the last three Sundays, culminating on Easter, was created and executive produced by Mark Burnett (The Voice, Survivor, Shark Tank) and Roma Downey (star of Touched by an Angel). A landmark television event, The Bible combines one of the greatest collections of stories ever assembled with live action… Read More
“Put the swing back where the children want it; the grass will grow back.” —Amish proverb I asked my Amish or Amish-raised friends this question: What made your childhood so special? Here are some responses to that question, in their own words: “The amount of quality time a family spends together. I was one of… Read More
“The best things in life are not things.” —Amish Proverb Whenever I speak to a group about the Amish, there is a moment when the audience stills, leans forward in their chairs, and begins to scribble notes. It happens when I make this statement: “Amish children are loved but not adored.” The Amish view children… Read More
Instead of a to-do list this Christmas, I’ve created a not-to-do list. These are things I usually do, but I’m not doing this year. 1. Not-to-Do: Bake. No, I won’t be doing a ton of holiday baking. I’m going to make two things: gingerbread cookies and sugar cookies with little Alyssa. 2.Not-to-Do: Buy an excess… Read More
Thank you all so much for participating in the Pin & Win with Not Quite Amish contest! We were overwhelmed by the support you showed each day with the daily giveaways and also with the Pinterest boards you entered. Our runner-up, who will receive three books courtesy of Tricia Goyer (Pleasing God, God’s Love, and The Work… Read More
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