Want To Be Amish?
As many of my friends know, my husband and children and I lived in a Conservative Amish community for several years and ran a business. We got to see first hand all the godly attributes and all the foibles of the Amish. We made some close friends while there among the Amish and were generally accepted into their community.
It never ceases to amaze me when I hear a young woman or man say to me that they want to live like the Amish or Mennonite. Most people only know that the Amish have something that they want. They have traits and practices that appeal to many Christians. Sometimes it is the agrarian lifestyle that people want to have, sometimes just the self- sufficiency or community. At any rate, I have always thought that the life that women seek could be found right where they are. I’m not the only one who realizes this, apparently. Here is what is reportedly in the introduction of the 2006 Holmes County Calender:
“Many of you would like to live more like the Amish — so if you admire their faith — strengthen yours. If you admire their family life — spend more time with your family. If you admire their sense of commitment — deepen yours. If you admire their sense of community spirit — build one. If you admire their quality merchandise — make quality. If you admire their humility — be humble. If you admire their unselfishness — put others first. If you admire their honesty — be honest. If you admire their willingness to help those in need — help the needy. If you admire their land stewardship — take care of yours. If you admire their deep character and enduring values — live them.”
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