Títulos em Amish e Menonita

Sara Miller is reeling after the return to the Amish community of the man she hoped to marry. But Zeke Breneman is a shell of the person she fell in love with, and he harbors a shameful secret that has driven him back to his roots. In an attempt to let go, Sara accepts a buggy ride from the kind-hearted James Bernhard, but she cannot shake Zeke from her heart and her prayers.

With each passing season in their first year of married life, Cheryl and Levi Miller find a fresh set of challenges and adjustments to be made as the Englisher and her Amish farmer husband learn to live together. But by observing their friends and loved ones in the Sugarcreek community, the newlyweds see, firsthand, how God uses each new phase of life to reveal inspiring insights, spiritual truths, and future surprises - all while they harvest a whole new crop of mysteries, as well!

Come and sit awhile as you enjoy 18 fictional short stories of love, joy, and the peace found in Amish country. Amish Country is known for an atmosphere of peace and quiet, perfect for front-porch sitting with a good book. Join New York Times best-selling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, her daughter-in-law, and granddaughter, as they share 18 heartwarming stories from Amish Country. These fictional short stories include journeys we can all relate to as we seek how to live led by love, joy, peace, patience, and other Fruits of the Spirit.

Pamela Blum wants nothing more than to marry the man of her dreams - Samuel Eicher. Handsome, devoted, and Amish to the very marrow of his bones, Samuel can be a little picky at times, but they've been quietly courting for nearly two years now. Samuel could propose at any minute, and Pamela can't wait. Her future is all planned out ahead of her.

John Fischer has always dreamed about owning his own carpentry business, but when an accident befalls him on the farm, his hopes are dashed and he falls into a coma. At the hospital, he is looked after by a beautiful Englischer nurse, Lisa Jones. Lisa who is a single mom to two children, finds herself increasingly attracted to John over the coming months as they continually seem to run into each other. The only problem is that she’s engaged to someone else. Why then, can she not get John out of her head?

When Beth, Naomi’s sister, lost her husband unexpectedly, Naomi knew she couldn’t let her sister face the grief alone. With two little boys and a baby on the way, Naomi put her own life on hold to help Beth deal with the grief, the pregnancy, and the children. Naomi and Isaac had been courting for a few months, but ever since Beth’s husband passed away, Isaac couldn’t help but feel neglected. He knows Naomi needs to support her sister, but surely she can’t ignore him completely.

Widowed farmer and father, Ezra Lapp never thought he could love another woman after he lost his wife. Now that his son is grown, he finds himself falling for a woman much too young for him. To make matters worse, she’s the daughter of one of his closest friends. Ezra can’t seem to stay away from her, however, despite knowing that her daed would never approve of the match. Sally Wagler fears she is destined to be an old maidel.

Jonah Fischer has always loved Rebecca Weaver from afar, but knows that he can never act on his feelings as she is due to marry someone else. Jonah respects that God has a plan for everyone, but he can’t help feeling brokenhearted. Unfortunately, before Rebecca is married, tragedy strikes and she is involved in a grave accident, leaving her wheelchair bound. Unable to cope, her finance breaks off the engagement, leaving Rebecca to recover on her own. As she questions everything, including her faith, her only glimpses of happiness are the visits from Jonah Fischer.

It’s 1945, and Christine Freeman is a nurse at Hudson River State Hospital where she works alongside members of a Civilian Public Service unit. Eli is one of the conscies - conscientious objectors to the war - and he is doing his best to become a man of character instead of the immature heartbreaker he used to be back home in his Amish community. Christine and Eli are friendly, but when an old acquaintance, Jack, returns home from the war, Christine’s world is violently turned upside down. Eli, heartbroken to see his friend so hurt, offers her an escape within his Amish community.

After a sudden heartbreaking loss, young widow Abigail Stolz must somehow help her troubled son adjust - even if it means working with Jamie's stern schoolmaster, Ethan Miller. Much to her surprise, Ethan is actually a sensitive man who is also grieving - and lonely. But will family duty and the past keep them from a chance at happiness together?

Jedediah Wenger lost his family to an Englishe drunk driver. He has yet to put his life back together including the long-forgotten courting of the Bishop's daughter, Felicity Troyer. When he's suddenly faced with the task of helping the fading mid-western town of Prosperity survive, he realizes the task is greater than the town or the District can overcome.

Annie Hershberger’s engagement doesn’t last 24 hours before her fiancé backs out and dumps her. Devastated and humiliated, she flees to Hollybrook to work in her uncle’s toy shop. Maybe this move will give her the new start she desperately needs. But Annie doesn’t count on an accidental shooting and the painful loss of one of Hollybrook’s youngest. She doesn’t count on meeting the victim’s grieving brother or the compassion for him that stirs in her heart. She doesn’t count on her father insisting she come home to attend her former beau’s wedding to his new fiancée.

As the eldest of three brothers, Levi Fischer’s only priority is to manage their corn farm since his father was taken ill last year. He started courting when he was 19 but stopped a year later when he realized none of the girls in the community warmed his heart the way they should. Hannah works as a cleaner and housekeeper for an Englischer and loves her job. Most people find it strange that she likes to clean, but she enjoys it and relishes the thought that one day she will have her own home to keep.

The elders had been predicting a cold snap for many weeks now, but nobody could have expected what was to happen next. In the town, the Englischers had their machines to clear roads, but the community just had shovels and each other. After prayers, the community left the prayer house to make their way home just as the snow began to fall. They all looked skyward, for the sky was a dull grey, laden with snow, and the flakes of snow seemed so large that the children ran around trying to catch them.

It's 1943, and Miriam Coblentz and Henry Mast are nearing their wedding day when the unthinkable happens - Henry is drafted. However, since he is a part of the pacifist Amish tradition, Henry is sent to a conscientious objector Civilian Public Service camp. When he leaves for the work camp, his gaping absence turns Miriam's life upside down. Little does she know it's only the beginning....

Amish widower Peter lost his wife two years ago at Christmas and struggles to hide his pain from his children every Christmas. Laura is a new teacher in town who is drawn to Peter's two children John and Elizabeth. When Peter's sister encourages him to get to know Laura, he refuses, refusing to betray his late wife. As his rudeness toward Laura drives her away, John and Elizabeth come up with a plan that will unfold at the Christmas pageant. As Peter watches Laura with his children, he finds a passion ignite in his heart.

Two years have passed since their friend Andy’s death, and the Eight is still struggling to cope with the loss. In an attempt to give the group some time to reconnect with one another, remember their friend, and reflect on the last two years, Marie decides that a relaxing couple’s getaway is just what they need before the craziness of the holiday season begins. When their large cabin in the woods turns out to be more rundown than rustic, though, Marie fears she’s ruined everything, but at least, she thinks, the trip can’t get any worse....

Gloria spends Christmas with her grandmother in Lancaster and sells her homemade cards and candles at the Christmas market. When she meets Andrew, he offers to help her set up her stand. As Gloria sells out of her inventory, Andrew abruptly leaves. Gloria believes he's jealous of her success. But when Andrew disappears, a worried Gloria tries to find him. When she does, her heart breaks as she realizes the heartache that he has gone through. As she changes her attitude and opens her heart, she promises to make this a Christmas that Andrew will always remember.

Things go from bad to worse for Andrew Miller. After his wife dies, leaving him with a newborn daughter, he struggles to provide a stable home. But his mother-in-law has other ideas. And now, she wants to keep Susie with her permanently. But Andrew can’t allow it. He won’t allow it. He’s already lost too much.

Abigail and her grandfather have always enjoyed a special relationship. Especially at Christmas time on their farm in Ohio. Until this year. This year, something is wrong with Abigail's beloved grandpa. He will not eat, he will not drink, he will not rise from his bed. He only wants to die. Abigail and her family and the doctors are unable to do anything to bring him around.