Inspirational Amish

A Grace Remembered A Willow Creek Amish Romance Ten years ago, Caleb Lapp vanished from Willow Creek without a word—leaving behind a girl who loved him, a community that trusted him, and a future that might have been. Now, widowed and burdened by guilt, he returns to the quiet Amish town with his young daughter, Grace, hoping to start anew. But the past isn’t so easily left behind. Naomi Beiler has spent a decade mending her heart and building a quiet life filled with simple routines and unspoken sorrow. She never expected to see Caleb again—let alone be asked to help care for the ...

Follow the continuing saga of the residents of the beautiful historic town of Shady Hollow, North Carolina, located on Waxhaw Creek. After living in Shady Hollow for several years, Lucy Lapp fell in love with a charming old house located in the center of town that dated back to the late 1800s. Not knowing it had a dark evil history surrounding it, she purchased it. Prior to Lucy acquiring the house, someone else had restored it to its former glory, but never moved into it. The original owners of the property in 1893 were questionable people. He was a doctor and set up his practice in the ...

A Hope Renewed Miriam Stoltzfus never imagined love could find her again. After the sudden loss of her husband, she devoted herself to raising her daughter and tending the farm they built together. But when Aaron King—a man from her past with a reputation for leaving—returns to Willow Creek, old wounds resurface, along with feelings she thought were long buried. Aaron has spent years trying to escape his past mistakes, but coming home means facing them head-on. Determined to prove he has changed, he throws himself into hard work, seeking redemption in the only place that ever truly felt...

The remarkable response of the Amish Community to the horrific shooting of 10 schoolgirls at Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania in October 2006 stunned the larger world. Amish Grace tells the incredible story of this community's reaction to the senseless shooting and explores its profoundly countercultural practice of forgiveness.

A Thread of Mercy A Willow Creek Amish Romance By Eliza Maplewood When midwife Sarah Esh is forced to step away from the calling that once defined her, she finds herself unraveling—her hands unsteady, her spirit shaken, and her heart unsure of what remains. Enter Samuel King—the quiet carpenter with a past of his own, returning to Willow Creek after years among the Englisch. Tasked with building a cradle for a child Sarah can no longer deliver, Samuel offers not just wood and skill, but something Sarah thought she had lost forever: patience, understanding, and the quiet grace of second ...

Cassia Byler is a twenty-two year old Amish beauty that has the small town of Smicksburg, Pennsylvania baffled. She appears to be content not to court any man, only desiring to work alongside her dad in his herb shop. When pushed too hard to court Moses Weaver by the knitting circle she attends, Cassia reveals the truth; she’s been secretly engaged…to an Outsider. Not a baptized Amish member, she won’t be shunned, but when she sees her dear dad’s broken heart, will she break her engagement? Can she leave the Amish and the herb shop…and her dad?The Herbalist’s Daughter takes you ...

When a reality TV star meets the reality of life, will it be her downfall or her salvation? Ann Stanway had it all—a starring role in a reality show, an adoring boyfriend, and a sparkling future with limitless possibilities. Until the rules changed and the life she’d thought was real no longer existed. Leaving L.A. seems like her only option, and she lands in Kentucky at a quiet Amish inn—as far removed from her past as possible. Now she knows what was missing in her life--peace, true friendship and, dare she hope, a man who accepts her for who she is--or at least who he thinks she is...

Five years ago, Rachel Yoder’s world shattered when Daniel King left Willow Creek, taking with him the love she thought would last forever. In his absence, she built a life of quiet routines and steady faith, finding solace in the warmth of her family’s bakery and the promise of a future with Elias Lapp, a good and dependable man. But when Daniel unexpectedly returns, the past rushes back like a storm over the fields. The love she buried deep refuses to stay forgotten, and the whispers in Willow Creek grow louder. Can Daniel truly be trusted again? Is Rachel making a mistake by even ...

A serious stranger. A fun loving layabout. A love triangle that will change everything. Nancy Fisher knows exactly what she wants in a husband. She yearns for a husband who can provide stability and seriousness — qualities she finds in Amos Beiler, a young man she meets during Rumspringa. When Amos willingly uproots his life to join her community, Nancy is certain she's made the right choice. Throughout Nancy's life, Peter Esh has been a constant presence, the brother of her closest friend. She was the brunt of many of his childhood pranks. On her return from Rumspringa, Peter falls for ...

An Outcast Woman. A Charming Outsider. And A Community Rife With Gossip. Will Saloma Ever Find Love? Saloma Dienner, has given up hope for love. She is a unique personality that defies the expectations of her Amish community, and often finds herself judged. Jeremiah Troyer, a skilled carpenter with a gentle heart, steps into Saloma's life after a damaging storm rips through her community. Tasked with mending her home, he finds himself drawn to the uniqueness and resilience of her character and their friendship blossoms into a tender romance. But their fledgling bond is tested when an ...

From best-selling author Beth Wiseman come four sweet stories centered around celebrations in the Amish community: rumschpringe, baptism, weddings, and Christmas.

A lost love, a shared grief, and the unexpected gift of a second chance. Widowed young, Sarah Yoder has returned to her family’s Amish community in Lancaster County, hoping to rebuild her life and provide stability for her daughter, Emma. But with her heart heavy from loss and her confidence shaken, the path forward seems more uncertain than ever—until a stray cat and a simple kindness open the door to an old friendship. Jacob Stoltzfus understands loss all too well, raising his son alone after his wife’s passing. His days are filled with sawdust and silence, but when Sarah steps back...

Danielle Kent is anything but Amish. But as destiny would have it, she has fallen in love with an Amish man. Now she’s 18, pregnant, and hopeful that the child’s Amish father—Matthew Lapp—will do the right thing and marry her. She knows Matthew plans to leave his Colorado settlement for a life in the Englisch world. But that plan never included a baby. When Matthew walks away from her and their unborn child, she has nowhere to turn. Her unlikely friendship with Levi offers some comfort—yet they have so little in common.

One fateful starless night, 17-year-old Ira Wagler got up at 2 AM, left a scribbled note under his pillow, packed all of his earthly belongings into in a little black duffel bag, and walked away from his home in the Amish settlement of Bloomfield, Iowa. Now, in this heartwarming memoir, Ira paints a vivid portrait of Amish life - from his childhood days on the family farm, his Rumspringa rite of passage at age 16, to his ultimate decision to leave the Amish Church for good at age 26.

Hannah Graber’s life changed when a terrible tragedy set her on a new course. Now she must resolve to do the best she can, no matter what the cost. ***Free with Kindle Unlimited*** Hannah Graber’s life is in shards after a terrible tragedy forces her to make a life changing decision that propels her into a new community. When Jesse Schwartz encounters the newcomer, he sees the struggles she faces and does what he can to help her adjust to her new life. But as their friendship grows misfortune strikes, and Hannah is forced once more into a path she would not choose for herself. Seeking ...

Growing up in the Depression, Tom thinks his southern Indiana life is perfect, until the day the green beans burn on the stove and he cannot find his mother. As an adult, Tom determines he will never forgive God for taking the most important person in his life. Not even the prestige of working in the White House under President Eisenhower and in the CIA under President Kennedy can ease his bitterness. Then, through an unexpected voice and an unpretentious Amish man, Tom Kirkman is forever changed.

After a painting triggers strange memories, Ben Martin comes to Paradise, Pennsylvania, in search of answers. Although Annie and this enchanting outsider are from different worlds, she wonders why Ben's kindness seems so familiar and his presence so calming to her - and to the troubled husband of her best friend.

A Bitter Amish Widower. The Woman Next Door Keeping Her Distance. An Injured Horse That Needs a Miracle. In a Spark of Kindness, Can a Surprising Love Ignite?Ruth Beiler a resilient widow faces the challenge of living next to David Esh, a man turned bitter and reclusive after the loss of his wife. Known for his gruff nature, David has alienated himself from the community, impatient of adults and children alike, scaring off anyone who even dares to step foot on his property. For the most part, Ruth and her family avoid David, but when the Beilers new horse is injured in a distressing ...

When Widow Emma Hochstetter discovers a run-away teenager in her barn, and the bishop asks her to provide a haven for a local woman and her two children she finds her quiet life has been interrupted. Then, her mother-in-law, Mary Ann, reveals one of her garden's hidden secrets, something very unexpected. Will she continue alone or will she accept the gifts God has given her?

Discover a world of love, faith, and community. Follow the Lancaster County Amish as they navigate the challenges of balancing their beliefs with the allure of the wider world. David Lantz has just returned from the Englisch world and becomes involved in efforts to rebuild the Fisher family's barn. As David and Ruth Fisher's relationship blossoms, tensions rise within the community over the direction of the Amish way of life. David must decide whether to accept an offer to work on a construction project in the outside world or stay and build a life with Ruth within the community. Will David...