Inspirational Amish

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.

This second book by the authors of the award-winning Amish Grace sheds further light on the Amish, this time on their faith, spirituality, and spiritual practices. They interpret the distinctive practices of the Amish way of life and spirituality in their cultural context and explore their applicability for the wider world.

An Amish woman seeking her path. A grieving widower unable to forget. A pampered child on the road to ruin. Anna Werngerd is of marriageable age expecting one day to wed Simon Fisher. But when She hears about a position housekeeping and caring for a five year old, Anna agrees to take the job, at least until God gives the guidance she is praying for. Amos Chupp is weighed down by responsibility and seeks someone who can care for his house and his daughter and agrees to trial Anna for the job. As she helps the family readjust to a more ordered life, Amos finds himself drawn to her, and Anna ...

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 ...

Annie Weaver was ready to become Mrs Noah Deiner, until he broke the shocking news. Annie is a plain ordinary farming girl excited by the prospect of marrying Noah the moment she turns eighteen. However when Noah announces that he has a different plan, Annie’s world crumbles and she is forced to consider her place in the world. Devastated by Noah’s actions, Annie flees her community to begin her life anew, knowing she can never have the things her heart truly desires. Daniel Esh is delighted when he meets the newcomer to his community. Although Annie is reserved, Daniel does his best to...

The only boy Rebecca Miller ever cared deeply about made his choice years ago when he left the Amish community. Now he is back and has brought a world of trouble with him. Rebecca’s childhood crush has suddenly returned from the Englischer world. But her parents have forbidden her to see him because Caleb Yoder is trouble. Despite her parents guidance Rebecca forms a plan to see Caleb, but soon a startling secret is revealed and Rebecca is thrown into turmoil. As shocking truths surface, the community and Rebecca are left confounded. Has Rebecca been wrong about Caleb? Can broken ...

A man with a difficult past. A woman with a score to settle. A hurtful history to overcome. Can love flourish in the midst of bitterness? All Patricia Stoltzfus is missing in her life is a husband. At twenty-one she is beginning to despair but places her trust in God that one day He will present the right man for her. When a newcomer arrives in town, the community is buzzing. But when she learns it is her childhood nemesis, she is mortified. Caleb Schrock has had a difficult life. Once a mean spirited bully with nothing but anger and hate, he is now a changed man and feels the call to ...

Abigail Miller wants nothing more than to marry her childhood sweetheart Joe. But something has changed Joe’s mind. Can Abigail win him back? ***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** Abigail Miller’s life seemed perfect. Soon she would be marrying Joe, the man she believed that God had intended for her. But when his cousin Jakob returns to the community from the Englishcher world, Joe becomes troubled and sullen. Offering no explanation to Abigail for his change of heart, Joe sees less and less of Abigail and she is certain the problem is connected to Jakob’s return. When Jakob smothers ...

The hope of spring! The hope of a new life! Lena Graber is a relieved widow, not grieved. When her marriage ends, she relishes the peace, except when her mother-in-law torments her with debt. Fearful of losing her farm, Lena reaches out to Jacob King, who plows up the fields and plants winter wheat. Come spring, it should bring in a good profit. Jacob King has loved Lena since he was old enough to like girls. At twenty-seven he’s given up looking for a woman like Lena. Now that Lena is free to remarry, she considers Jacob’s proposal. But she needs time away and lives with her aunt and ...

An Abandoned Baby, A Reluctant Neighbor, and a Christmas That Will Change Everything. Widow Charity Troyer is stunned when her bad-tempered neighbor, Jonas Mast, shows up at her doorstep with a newborn baby he found abandoned in his barn. Though clueless about infants, Charity feels an immediate duty to the little girl she names Mercy, taking her in without hesitation. But Mercy’s arrival stirs up more than just Charity’s protective instincts—soon, rumors and suspicions spread through the community, and Jonas, despite his gruff exterior, finds himself unexpectedly drawn to the child ...

In the heart of Hopewell, Indiana, Jonah Hershberger and his brother, Matthew, helm a thriving carpentry business. But the demands of their growing enterprise have left their home in disarray. They seek help and find it in an unexpected source—Grace Schrock, a childhood friend. Grace's family farm faces dire financial straits. When Jonah offers her a job as their housekeeper, Grace gratefully accepts, seeing an opportunity to support her family. Amidst the daily routines and shared responsibilities, an unexpected twist of emotions arises. Jonah finds himself envisioning a future with ...

Katie and Noah were following Gott’s path for their lives when the unthinkable happened. ***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** Katie had dreamed of marrying Noah since before they started courting. Young and in love it seemed as though their lives were fully blessed and Gott was leading them in a path they would follow together. But fate steps in and a terrible event tears them apart, leaving a devastating rift in its wake. Now on the new path that Gott has set for each of them Katie and Noah’s path’s cross again. Is this what Gott intended? Can deep wounds be forgiven and love restored, ...

Sarah Fishers life was full and happy until the day her adoptive parents passed away. Her roots hadn’t mattered before, but that was before. ***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** Sarah Fisher’s life changed irrevocably when a fatal accident took the lives of her adoptive parents and broke her bond to the Amish community. Deep in grief, Sarah makes a rash decision which will change her life forever affecting the lives of those who love her. Issac Beiler’s heart is about to be broken. Sarah Fisher is the woman who quickens his breath and gladdens his heart, but Sarah’s decision to ...

Danger… Deception… Deadly Secrets… The top bidder in the Amish silent auction wins a day of yardwork from Marty and two of his friends. But why did this wealthy Englischer pay so much money when she has a professional lawn service? Marty is shocked when she offers him money to marry her granddaughter, Olivia, and turn her Amish. He refuses, but when Olivia's grandmother ends up missing, Marty is fingered for the crime because he was the last person to see her alive. He wants to help Olivia, but it means hiding a huge secret from the police, which makes him appear guilty. And what can ...

An ice storm is coming, and so is the gossip. After eighteen months on rumspringa, Sarah Esh returns to Pinewood Grove, uncertain if she still belongs in the life she once embraced. The Christmas season brings familiar traditions and a chance to reconnect with her Amish roots—but also whispers about whether the girl who ventured into the English world will stay for good. Noah Miller has always cared for Sarah, but working alongside her to prepare for the storm stirs something deeper. When an ice storm leaves them stranded alone overnight, their bond grows stronger, yet so do the questions...

In the heart of Hopewell, Indiana, the Hershberger brothers, renowned for their exquisite carpentry, dream of expanding their thriving shop into a neighboring storefront. Yet, their ambitions hit an unexpected roadblock with the arrival of Leah Yoder. Leah, seeking solace after a broken engagement, inherits a handicraft store from her aunt. Determined to breathe life into her inherited business, she faces resistance from Matthew Hershberger when seeking his expertise for much-needed renovations. As they work in close quarters, tensions simmer between Matthew and Leah, fueled not just by ...

***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** Rachel could not believe that in her time of need, the one person God sent to her was her bitter enemy. Rachel Yoder is widowed with a family, trying to keep the family farm afloat. Despite doing everything she can, it is evident that the farm will eventually fail and Rachel and her children may lose their home. When arch enemy Eli Fischer offers to enter into a business partnership with her, to prevent her losing the farm, she is appalled and flatly refuses even though it could save her home. Widower Eli Fisher has known Rachel since childhood however their...

She left to find herself. Will she lose everything she loves instead? Hannah Zook always believed her future was set—marriage to kind, steady Jacob Byler and a peaceful life in their Amish community. But when a restless longing sends her on rumspringa to Boston, she’s swept into a world of dazzling city lights, modern luxuries, and the undeniable charm of Michael Pearson. A life she never imagined is suddenly within reach. Back home, Jacob waits, his heart heavy with love and worry. Whispers of Hannah’s new life reach him—talk of English clothes, glittering parties… and a man who ...

If you loved Jonah’s Redemption: Book 1 (available for free on Amazon), grab the rest of the series in this special boxed set featuring Books 2-5, plus a bonus epilogue and companion story, “Jonah's Reminiscence.” Mary Lou’s fiancé leaves her as soon as tragedy strikes. Unwilling to resent him, she chooses, instead, to find him. Her misfortunes pile up in her quest to return Jonah to the Amish faith, but she is undeterred, for God has given her a mission. Will Mary Lou’s faith be enough to help them get through the countless obstacles that are thrown their way? Do Jonah and Mary ...

Esther Fisher is of an age to marry – but the man she chooses must be perfect. She even has a list. Esther Fisher is finally happy. She has managed to convince her best friend Seth to help find her the perfect man to wed. Afterall, Seth knows her best. Now after a few false starts, Seth has found a perfect winner in Abram, a man who is everything Esther hopes for. Seth Lapp was dismayed when Esther asked him to help her find a husband, didn’t she know he was in love with her? But when she hands him a list of attributes of the perfect man, Seth doesn't possess even one of them, and his ...