My People, the Amish: The True Story of an Amish Father and Son

My People, the Amish: The True Story of an Amish Father and Son

by Joe Keim
My People, the Amish: The True Story of an Amish Father and Son

My People, the Amish: The True Story of an Amish Father and Son

by Joe Keim

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Overview

In My People, the Amish, Joe Keim paints a detailed picture of life behind the bonnets and buggies. More than a biography, this is an honest look at the heart-warming traditions that mingle with the deep-rooted legalism of the Amish community in Ashland, Ohio. Born, raised, and baptized in an Old Order Amish church, from childhood Joe Keim was taught that if he didn't follow the twenty-two-page ordinance letter that governed his community, there was no way he could get to heaven. What started as a path of rebellion led Joe and his wife Esther to a caring group of Englisher Christians who would love them like family and show them how to live out their new found faith in Jesus Christ. Nine months after their traditional Amish wedding, Joe and Esther left family and friends forever to live openly for Christ, and endured shunning and excommunication with bold faith. Since then, the Lord has brought many former Amish people to Joe and Esther for help. Because of their passion for the Amish people and with the support of fellow believers, they have brought biblical truth to thousands of Amish through the ministry they founded in 2000, Mission to Amish People (MAP).


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781622454457
Publisher: Aneko Press
Publication date: 06/28/2017
Sales rank: 728,939
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements xi

Prologue xiii

Ch. 1 How I Became Amish 1

Ch. 2 Growing up Amish 7

Ch. 3 School Days 21

Ch. 4 The Holy Language 25

Ch. 5 Church Services 31

Ch. 6 Running 39

Ch. 7 Baptism and Joining the Amish Church 47

Ch. 8 Life and Death 53

Ch. 9 Life out of Control 67

Ch. 10 The Gift of Eternal Life 75

Ch. 11 Shunning 85

Ch. 12 Marriage 91

Ch. 13 Getting Started 105

Ch. 14 The Transition 111

Ch. 15 Family 119

Ch. 16 God's Call 127

Ch. 17 How Do We Reach Out, Lord? 135

Ch. 18 Former-Amish Church 145

Ch. 19 MAP Outreach 149

Ch. 20 Struggles With Authority 159

Ch. 21 Difficulties and Blessings 169

Ch. 22 In God's Eyes 181

Appx. A My Perfect Father 187

Appx. B Questions for David Before Dating Rachel 189

Appx. C Marriage Comments/Questions for David 191

Appx. D Brief Outline of the Conference 197

Appx. E Bible Verses for Further Study and Discussion 199

Appx. F Free Correspondence Bible Study Courses 205

About the Author 207

Photos 209

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