We get lots of questions regarding Amish transportation. Today, we dig into how the Amish travel and what their options are when choosing a means of conveyance. Since the Amish do not own cars, many people are left wondering how these folks get around. Some of you have seen Amish people riding in cars and might be wondering “Why can Amish people ride in cars but not drive them?“ That’s a great question! We have… Everything You Want to Know About: Amish Transportation
What happens at an Amish church service? It’s one of the most unique worship experiences in the U.S., shaped by centuries of tradition. In this article, guest writer Erik Wesner explains how the Amish worship, what they believe, and how their church communities are organized. “The Amish are widely recognized as a devout people. God—and by extension the church—is the center of Amish life. Not just something they do on Sunday, the church is very much… Everything You Want to Know About: Amish Church
Say hello to Erik Wesner, author of Success Made Simple: An Inside Look at Why Amish Businesses Thrive. He will join us again to explain a facet of Amish life that most English folk find curious: Amish Clothing. Welcome back & take it away, Erik! Plain Amish Clothing Male Clothing Female Clothing Clothing Differences Another good example is found in the three main Amish groups found in Kishacoquillas Valley in Pennsylvania, who have three different ways… Everything You Want to Know About: Amish Clothing
We’re welcoming Erik Wesner, author of Success Made Simple: An Inside Look at Why Amish Businesses Thrive, back to the blog to explain another aspect of Amish life that . . . confuses outsiders, to say the least. What, exactly, is the relationship between the Amish and technology? An Introduction to The Amish and Technology At first glance, one of the more puzzling aspects of Amish life is their relationship to technology. Some of the ways… Everything You Want to Know About: The Amish and Technology
Amish families are the heart of Amish life. Their homes are filled with activity, faith, and structure. In this article, we explore how Amish families live, raise children, and uphold their values. We’re proud to once again feature insights from Erik Wesner, founder of Amish America, who brings his firsthand experience and research to this topic. Go on, Erik – Amish Families: Values Family Life is the name of perhaps the most widely-read Amish publication,… Everything You Want to Know About: Amish Families
The Amish live quietly, but their beliefs speak volumes. They are centered on faith, family, and humility. Amish values shape every aspect of their daily lives, from the use of technology to gun ownership. In this article, we’ll take a look at key aspects of Amish beliefs, including their views on Jesus, nonresistance, worship practices, and the Ordnung—the rules guiding their communities. Once again, we’re proud to welcome Erik Wesner, founder of Amish America, back… Everything You Want to Know About Amish Beliefs
We’re happy to have Erik Wesner, founder and editor of Amish America, on our blog! From time to time, he offers us his insights into various aspects of the Amish culture and communities. Take it away, Erik Where do Amish people live? Well, with the way Amish have been growing and moving, a better question may soon be “where don’t they live?” For many, the first place that comes to mind is Pennsylvania, specifically Lancaster County, home to… Places You Didn’t Expect to See Amish People
This post was originally published on July 25th, 2013. It was updated on January 30th, 2025. If you have spoken to or been around the Amish then you may have noticed an accent or even heard them speaking another language. Today, the CEO of DutchCrafters Amish Furniture, Jim Miller, answers some commonly asked questions about the Amish language. Jim Miller’s Experience Growing Up With The Amish As a teenager, I grew up in southern Michigan… What Language do the Amish Speak?
