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"I had a wonderful week at my sister's as always...until Friday night. I was sharing a bed with my little nephew and he was saying his prayers: 'If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take'. I felt a stab of foreboding in my spirit..."In this tragic experience, no real support was given in the Old Colony Mennonite village where they lived. Instead, there was blame and shunning. Mari learned more about the "whys" of such treatment; she also found others who had similar experiences. Conversely, she heard of the wise ways of her grandfather, the Bishop, who had died long before this all had happened.As her brother Isaac would say: "How we longed for the gentle and compassionate presence of our Grandfather."

I often felt I only had two choices: remain a doormat or become a raging feminist. Stay sweet or be a 'Jezebel'.Were there any other options? Is it possible to be a woman of strength and still honor God? Are godly women expected to be meek and quiet? What does Biblical submission look like? And the question which haunted me for years: What does it really mean to be a 'help meet'?Join Maria Dyck as she explores the answers to these questions to find God's purpose for women. Follow along as she dives into the original Hebrew phrase, Ezer Kenegdo, to understand the beauty of God's design in the Garden of Eden and why understanding this identity is critical for the church today. Drawing on her Mennonite heritage and her own experience, Maria shares the journey which led her to discover surprising truths about the role of women within the Bible and embrace the identity which God designed for her.

The poignant story that launched Wanda E. Brunstetter's loyal readership is back with expanded scenes and leads the reissue of the four-book Brides of Lancaster County series.

This volume presents ¿a fresh study of Andrew Fuller's close friendship with and mentoring of Christopher Anderson through forty letters of correspondence. Fuller's correspondence with Anderson provides a helpful example of what it looks like for an older, more experienced minister to mentor someone early in his ministry. Although Fuller was older in the faith-twenty-eight years older-and it is evident that Anderson looked to him for guidance and wisdom as a mentor, there is still a shared friendship and mutual respect. Fuller treats Anderson as a co-labourer and friend. Much of the content of these letters has to do with providing updates on their everyday lives: everything from travel plans, ministry updates, the state of their souls, news of other ministers, Scripture verses, what they are reading and thinking about, and business updates regarding the ministries they were partnered in (Baptist Missionary Society, the Bible Society, the Baptist Magazine, etc.). They also shared their fears, struggles, and hardships, and gave one another warnings, encouragement, and counsel.

Home is where God's heart is. -Mountain Home Amish proverbAll her life, Ruby Wengerd has felt the eyes of the two Mountain Home Amish churches on her. Because she's the bishop's daughter, there's an unspoken expectation that she'll set the example for the Youngie. Watch her tongue and never give offense. And now that she's in her twenties, choose one of the valley's young men pursuing her and make a godly home.But she doesn't want to make a home with anyone but Zach Miller. She's loved him for as long as she can remember-and he only sees her as a friend.Zach has watched his brothers and sisters fall in love while he comes no closer to finding the one God means for him. At this rate, his infant sister will grow up and get married before he does. But at a Christmas wedding on the ranch, a stunning realization makes the scales fall from his eyes. It's as if he's seeing Ruby, his childhood friend, for the very first time. As the woman he's been waiting for. As his heart's home.But Ruby may already have given up on him. The Amish grapevine is abuzz with speculation that she has been swept off her feet by a man from away and might even leave the valley. Is Zach really too late to court the girl next door? The Montana Millers. They believe in faith, family, and the land. They'll need all three when love comes to the Circle M!The Amish Cowboy's Home is the sixth book in the Amish Cowboys of Montana romance series. Though the books can be read as standalones, there is a family thread running through them all. No strong language, just a loving kiss and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!

How does one handle a sudden, dramatic accident-an accident that takes the life of one's five-year-old son? In this true story, meet the Smucker Amish parents who live in Lancaster Co., Pa., and share their story of pain, shock, stress, doubting, and love of sympathetic family and friends, but most importantly the hope that one can experience in facing a heartbreaking loss.

"To become who they're meant to be, Eden and Samuel must find the courage to defy expectations. Sixteen-year-old Eden Hale doesn't want to be defined by her current circumstances. With absent parents and a troubled past, Eden refuses to become what people expect. When she is sent to live with an Amish cousin she's never met in Montgomery, Indiana, she welcomes the chance to become the person she wants to be without the burden of anyone's judgment. Her hopes are confirmed when she meets Samuel, a young Amish man who seems to like her for who she really is. Samuel Byler has grown up with strict Amish parents, and they aren't happy that their only son is choosing to spend his free time with an outsider. As Eden and Samuel grow closer, disapproval swirls around the young couple. It isn't long before Eden starts to doubt herself and wonders if she is doomed to repeat the mistakes of her own past, whether she wants to or not. Meanwhile, Samuel finds himself slipping further and further from his faith--to Eden's dismay. Both Eden's and Samuel's futures hang in the balance as they face decisions about who they are meant to be--both as individuals and together"--

"Starting over in Amish country Building Her Amish Dream by Jo Ann Brown Opening a new farm shop on Prince Edward Island with her little sister is Mattie Albrecht's chance at a fresh start. But avoiding her past becomes impossible when Benjamin Kuhns--her old secret crush--offers to help with repairs. As they work together to renovate the shop, the new beginning they're searching for could be right in front of them... The Amish Animal Doctor by Patrice Lewis Forced to return home to care for her ailing mother, veterinarian Abigail Mast must make an impossible choice--between her career and her Amish community. And handsome neighbor Benjamin Troyer isn't making the decision any easier for her. When an opportunity to stay in Montana presents itself, can Abigail come to a decision that will yield the greatest rewards? 2 Uplifting Stories Building Her Amish Dream and The Amish Animal Doctor"--

"After a life-changing event, Lydia Troyer returns to her Amish community to repair her damaged reputation. But the baby she brings with her raises more questions than she can answer. Proving she's changed while keeping her secret becomes even harder when she finds carpenter Jonah Lapp working on her family home. Jonah is the only man she's ever loved, but winning back his trust will be hardest of all... From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope"--

"In this stirring Amish romance about love and second chances, a shunned man returns to protect the wife he left behind - and falls in love with the family he never knew he had. After a senseless loss, hotheaded Caleb Hochstedler left his Amish faith and his young wife to seek justice. Two years later, he tracks his parents' killer back home to Johns Mill, where he's astonished to learn he's the father of twins. Now he's determined to protect his children and the woman he still loves - if she'll let him. Her new husband's abandonment broke Rhoda Lambright's heart and proved her father, the bishop, right. Such a stubborn man could never be happy among the peaceful Amish. When Caleb unexpectedly returns, Rhoda is caught between her rock of a husband and a very hard place. Her church forbids divorce and requires forgiveness, so Rhoda lets Caleb back into their home. But can she ever let him back into her heart? One thing's for certain. This second chance will take all the faith they can find"--

Most feel blessed to grow up Amish-but not Rosa. Although she appreciates many aspects of the culture she was raised in, the abuse she suffered at the hands of her own brother and the lack of support she received from the rest of her family ultimately led her down a different path-one that would be characterized by light instead of the darkness that had shrouded her all her life. My Path to Light: How I Escaped the Darkness of an Abusive Amish Childhood paints a comprehensive picture of what it means to be Amish and how her experience was unique-but not for the better. With gut-wrenching honesty and earnest introspection, Rosa Miller opens up about the highs and lows of her upbringing, her internal struggle over conflicting beliefs, and how she drew the courage to leave her family behind in pursuit of a brighter future. Set off on the path to spiritual and emotional liberation with Rosa as she vividly describes various facets of Amish lifestyle. Hold her heart in your hands as she bravely discusses the molestation she endured and how she stood up against it to protect her younger female family members. And walk alongside Rosa as she steadfastly commits to following Jesus and using Him as a guide for her life journey. With My Path to Light, you will be inspired to march out of the darkness and into the light, just as Rosa did.

New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray—one of the most beloved voices in inspirational romance—welcomes readers back to Apple Creek, Ohio, a bright and bustling Amish community where a fairy tale romance is in bloom—but getting to happily ever after may require seeing love through new eyes . . . Perfect for fans of Beverly Lewis, Suzanne Woods Fisher, Charlotte Hubbard, this second installment in The Amish of Apple Creek is rich with warmth and utterly endearing characters sure to enchant readers looking for a sweet twist on the classic Beauty and the Beast tale. Now in mass market paperback!May Schott would do anything to change the tragic moment when she stepped too close to the fire that left her best friend, Carl Hilty, devastatingly burned. After Carl left Apple Creek for extensive surgeries, May patiently prayed for one chance to ask his forgiveness. Now, six years later, Carl Hilty is coming home. The reunion goes nothing like May anticipated. Overwhelmed with emotion at seeing Carl again, she is speechless, unable to look away. And Carl’s own stone-cold silence leaves her certain that whatever attraction they once shared has been replaced by his hatred of her. After hiding in the shadows of the big city, Carl has returned to connect with his family and to see if May can overlook his scars and accept his tender love—but her reaction makes it clear that she wants nothing to do with him. He grudgingly agrees to stay with his family for a time before retreating to anonymity once again. But in Apple Creek, it’s easy to miss what everyone around you sees plain as day. For two people who belong together, it will take a few helping hands to heal the hurts of the past and make a miraculous new beginning.

Understanding our relationship with God necessitates investigating His plan and learning to follow His Word closely rather than forsaking it. God has a plan for every one of us, and it has been at the forefront of His mind since creation, and He is steadily working toward its completion. We can discover the promises that await all who will seek after Him.

The first book in a new Amish romance series by beloved novelist Linda Byler, an active member of the Amish church. With her copper red hair and inquisitive personality, Mary is an anomaly in her Amish community in western New York. She tries to join in the fun with the other youth as they gather for hymn singings and games, but she finds it all rather dull. None of the young men are interested in her and she's even less interested in them. With each passing year, she feels more and more out of place and stifled by life as a misfit in a rural Amish community.  When her aunt comes for a visit and suggests she return to Lancaster with her to help manage her bakery, Mary sees her opportunity for the change she's desperately craving. But her parents forbid her to go, her father convinced that leaving the family for the busy life of Lancaster will lead her down a path of destruction. Mary is deeply distressed, wanting to honor her parents' wishes and also knowing she can't stay trapped in their isolated community forever. At twenty-one, she's old enough to decide for herself, and yet it's painful to be at odds with her father. Will she go, despite her father's dire warnings? If she stays, will she just continue to disappoint her parents, asking too many questions and never finding a man to marry? One thing is sure. Before she can even think about dating, she needs to figure out who she is and where she belongs. And that might require a boldness she didn't know she possessed.

New Moves demonstrates J. Denny Weaver's intelligence, deep faith, and passion for theological journeying as he engages vigorously with students, educators, other theologians, and the world at large.

Delve into a comprehensive examination of religious intolerance during the later Roman Empire, particularly from the reign of Constantine to the era of Theodosius I. This meticulously researched book, "Religious Intolerance in the Later Roman Empire: A Legal Analysis," offers a unique perspective by focusing exclusively on Imperial letters and laws, many of which are preserved in the Theodosian and Justinianic Codes, as well as other collections like Eusebius' Vita Constantini.

The concept behind this book is found first in the text of Mark chapter five which we will discuss below. Here the authorized version of the Bible states that "virtue" went out of Yeshua which healed a woman with an issue of blood for twelve years. This transference of "virtue" can be seen as an Emanation of G-d's power. Thus, the healing power used was an Emanation of G-d's virtuous power. Within Jewish spiritual tradition, the Emanations of G-d's power relates to ten characteristics suggested and alluded to in the text of Hakham Shaul's (the Apostle Paul as Sage of Jewish tradition) First letter to the Corinthians in chapter 12. Here he speaks of the Nine "gifts" of the Spirit. Jewish tradition reports the number to be "Ten Emanations" which contains attributes that can be emulated and realized by those who study these skills. In this work "Emanations of G-d's Virtuous Power" we delve into the first triad of these Ten Emanations. These Emanations are Hokhmah, Binah, and Da'at (Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge). These "Emanations" from the Jewish Tradition on Creation and Cosmology. We look in-depth at them, their relationship to creation, and their Emanations as G-d's Virtuous Power.

"After FBI agent Jade Powell's sister is abducted, K-9 trainer Ethan Connors is determined to help the woman who once saved his life. But an enemy from Jade's past will stop at nothing to keep his agenda hidden. With a storm brewing and a killer hunting them deep into Amish country, can Jade and Ethan survive the treacherous weather long enough to bring a criminal mastermind to justice?"--

In this uplifting inspirational romance series, award-winning author Amy Lillard unites a "Widows Club" of women who share solace, friendship, faith--and mouthwatering Whoopie Pies--in the Amish community of Paradise Valley, Missouri. Will appeal to fans of Charlotte Hubbard, Molly Jebber, Susan Lantz Simpson, and Kelly Long. Hattie Schrock's lively optimism makes her the Widows Club's most outgoing member. The circle has helped her through widowhood--and in building a thriving popcorn shop with her cousin. So when Elsie bets Hattie that she can't help Paradise Valley's most cantankerous man learn to be happier, Hattie tackles the challenge head-on. But what can she do when she finds Christian Beachy is far more complicated--and appealing--than she thought? Christian lives his faith through hard work, supporting his overbearing sister, and growing the Valley's best vegetables. After all, a good Amish man should be dedicated to duty. Yet suddenly, Hattie's warm-hearted attentions and knack for unexpected adventures is showing him life can be so much more--especially if Hattie can share it with him. But when he discovers her wager, can she and the Widows Club ever convince him that her growing love is the real thing--and that risking together forever will be the sweetest, most fulfilling chance of all?

"Mistaken for His Amish Bride by Patricia Davids Traveling to Maine in search of family, Mari Kemp is injured in an accident--and ends up with amnesia. Mistakenly believing she's the fiancâee he's been exchanging letters with, wheelwright Asher Fisher will do anything to help Mari recover her memories. He's kind, caring--maybe even her perfect match. But she'll need to remember the past before she can see their future. Their Pretend Courtship by Carrie Lighte Eliza Keim has no interest in getting married. But with her stepfather pressuring her to court, Eliza begrudgingly agrees to walk out with blueberry farmer Jonas Kanagy. She has no idea his true intention is only to protect his brother from getting his heart broken. Yet making their in-name-only courtship look real is surprisingly easy. Might this practical arrangement end up backfiring in the best possible way?"--

"Journey with the bestselling Brunstetter authors to the unique tropical Amish community in Sarasota, Florida, along with four young sisters originally from Indiana. The Seashell Cake by Wanda E. Brunstetter Leora Lambright is the first to leave home, seeking a warmer climate for health reasons. While on a winter holiday, roofer John Miller meets Leora in the bakery where she is enjoying expressing herself through cake decorating. They are instantly attracted to each other and spend several days bike riding, fishing, playing shuffleboard, and trying local restaurants. But when Leora makes it clear she'll never again live up north, without explaining why. Has the romance ended before it could even blossom? The Beach Ball by Jean Brunstetter Violet, the youngest of the four Lambright sisters, has always been a bit wild. She moves to Florida to live with her sister as she seeks her independence and considers leaving the Amish way of life. She works as a waitress and drives her own car. Her beauty and free spirit attract a lot of male attention like Levi, who is also Amish. When she first meets Dan Hunter, it is his little red sports car that she admires first, but while dating Dan, Levi keeps trying to make Violet commit to him. Can she settle on who should have her heart and how to live out her faith? Fragments of a Sand Dollar by Richelle Brunstetter Francine Lambright is heartbroken that her longtime boyfriend, Matthew, is thinking of leaving the Amish faith, and they have broken up. She is ready to join the church, but her sister invites her to Florida for an extended visit before taking the pledge of faith. While shell hunting at Lido Beach, Francine meets Lucas Hayes, and they soon begin seeing each other, despite him being an Englisher. When Matthew shows up in Pinecraft unexpectedly, how will Francine's heart respond? A Sarasota Sunset by Lorine Brunstetter Van Corbach Alana Lambright has suffered a series of unfortunate accidents and emotional traumas that have left her plagued by anxiety. She turns to art for peace and healing. While on a visit to her sister in Florida, she takes up seashell artwork and accepts a job in a gift shop. James Miller, a recent college graduate, meets Alana, and, due to his own past, he is initially turned off by the fact that she is Amish. Still he invites Alana on adventurous outings. Alana tries to tamp her anxiety to try the activities but fails and feels like it pushes James away. Can they each deal with the heaviness in their pasts to embrace a future together?"--

"After the death of her parents, Mennonite Brenna Zimmerman relocates to the Lancaster County farm of her Old Order Amish grandparents. There, she befriends Rylan Sanders, a disabled veteran, and commits to rising above her own grief to help him as much as she can. But when things take a turn for the worse, Brenna finds herself at a loss for what to do. As Brenna struggles, her Mennonite friend Johann Mazur, a soldier in the Ukrainian Army, encourages her to distance herself from Rylan. But when she discovers that Rylan's army buddies are withholding secrets that could help with his psychological healing, Brenna is torn between her feelings for Johann and her commitment to help Rylan. Inspired by the story of her distant relative who served with the Red Cross and supervised German POWs during World War II, Brenna considers her own future and must decide whether she has the courage to give up the comforts she craves for the life she truly wants."--

Mary Yoder is happy with life despite her disability, but then a Mennonite doctor comes into her life, challenging her contentment and offering hope.

"Even with her thriving quilt shop and baby-on-the-way, Colorado Amish quiltmaker Esther Kiem always has time for matchmaking even when it comes to her frustratingly exacting distant cousin!"--

They're each other's best hope for redemption--and loveEx-con Seth Zimmerman has spent the last three years making amends by helping the vulnerable in his former Amish community. Lately, this mission includes calling on Tabitha Yoder, whose divorce from her abusive husband has isolated her from the community. Even though she never comes out of her house to talk to him, Seth knows she watches him from the window while he chops wood, clears her driveway, and drops off food. An uneasy friendship is just starting to take hold between them when small gifts begin to appear at Tabitha's home--gifts that can only be from her ex-husband. Seth might be Tabitha's only hope at maintaining her hard-won freedom from the man whose violent outbursts had almost cost her life. But coming to her rescue might mean he ends up behind bars once again. "Shelley Shepard Gray pens a story of love, hate, and forgiveness that will touch readers' hearts and stay with them long after they finish the last page. Gray is a master storyteller who creates characters that are so alive they feel like good friends. My highest recommendation."--Nancy Mehl, author of the Ryland and St. Clair series

I looked up at my handsome husband. "Can we really live this way?" He just pulled me close. We were standing behind the tiny house we'd found through Craigslist. Moments later we shook hands with the owner, bought the house, and boldly began our tiny house adventure. In the years that followed, I learned so much about living simply. This little book is an exploration of the 10 mindsets that made living in a micro home a transformative experience for us. We discovered autonomy, gratitude, contentment, and so much more. You won't find the nuts and bolts of how to downsize in this book, but you will find the foundational mindsets that will help you make the move that is right for you - even if you've got friends and family telling you that you're nuts. If you're ready for autonomy and contentment, this book is for you.