Mennonite category: 136 books

Between the 1920s and the 1940s, 10,000 traditionalist Mennonites emigrated from western Canada to isolated rural sections of Northern Mexico and the Paraguayan Chaco; over the course of the twentieth century, they became increasingly scattered through secondary migrations to East Paraguay, British...

Lenny happened to notice his blurry reflection on the windowpane. He knew it was his image; nevertheless, he couldn't recognize his own face. Those almond-shaped eyes and dark-brown hair belonged to him, yet, inside, he felt disconnected from his past, having never known his own father. Grandpa had insisted,...

Jacob and Hannah continue their journey in Faith and discovery of each other and what they can truly become as they discover that “Forgiveness” is the key to freedom in so many ways: not just for each other and their small circle of friends, but for themselves. Follow their path to the Light...

  In this fourth of twelve installments of the Amish Forever continuing series, it is New Year’s Eve. This normally festive time in the Troyer household turns sad as family members – and Jed – recall the life and passing of Ava’s father, Amos. The New Year starts with a thundersnow,...

Ava, young, beautiful - and Amish - is elated that Kez, her puppy, is coming home. Kez, a border collie, has been at a neighboring farm, being trained by Mr. Bontrager to become a cattle dog. Once Kez is home Isaac trains him to keep his distance from the house and from their Aunt Rachael who hates...

A journey begins with a single step. Set in beautiful Lancaster County, Friends Among the Amish takes us on a journey that explores many issues in society today. Meet Rose, Susan, Katie and Grace as they enjoy their weekly walks. Delve into moral dilemmas, health issues, cultural differences, and...

Rose Lantz has always despised "the wild man" who lives alone in a cabin in the woods. Ethan Daniels is a frontiersman who spends half the year hunting and exploring the vast forests far west of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and she wants nothing to do with a person who seems incapable of putting...

Fed up with feeling like you can't meet the standards of the Quilt Police? Do you want to quilt for comfort and pleasure -- and not to win some high-falutin' quilting contest? Weary of worrying about what others will think of your color choices -- or your pieced points? Or your applique stitches?...

Another book of quilting humor -- from the author of the ever-popular book "That Dorky Homemade Look!" Funny woman Lisa Boyer is an expert quilter. And she's determined to enjoy making quilts. In fact, she will not -- absolutely will not -- let the risk of making a mistake, or a less-than- perfect...

Rose can't do anything about her church's decision to forbid her marriage to Ethan Daniels. But she can try and do something about another matter that upsets her - she can try and stop the hanging of Archibald Kendall, the man who did everything in his power to burn her at the stake. This makes no...

Rose's best friend Lyda Belier is on trial for witchcraft and murder. As law was practised in Colonial America, Lydia's defense attorney can do little but watch the prosecution bring up witness after witness claiming to have seen Lydia do everything from fly a broom, change into a black cat, and...

  The winter snows may be falling on Lancaster County but the cold does not have a chilling effect on Rose Lantz or Ethan Daniels - their love for one another, suddenly set free, blossoms from day to day. There are hay rides and sleigh rides and learning to snowshoe. There is a surprise birthday...

It is the most dangerous day of Rose Lantz's life, the day most full of threat and hazard and harm. Yet it swiftly becomes one of the most wonderful days of her life, a day that shines with heroism, love, and blessing. At its close she is full of gratitude for what God has done. But in the midst...

Ava finds herself sad and confused because of Zeke’s late night confession and announcement that he was leaving to join the military. In the meantime John and Helen are having relationship problems and Helen’s father, Mr. Mathias, is involved. Abe’s total lack of responsibility creates problems...