Woman Who Left Life Behind to Join Amish Debunks One Common Misconception About the Community (Exclusive)

Kendra Bates features on TLC's new series 'Suddenly Amish,' which premiered its first episode on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 10 p.m. ET ...

Former Dancer Reveals the Hardest Adjustment to Joining the Amish Community (Exclusive)

Kendra Bates is one of six people who left modern life to join a traditionalist community on TLC's new series 'Suddenly Amish ...

This Plain businessman started a computer service for the Amish. Does it do too much, or not enough?

From his machine shop among corn and bean fields on Kurtz Road near Ephrata, Lancaster County, Allen Hoover sells 1970s-style word-processing computers, upgraded to internet speeds, at the rate of ...
Christian Science Monitor

When what we have is enough: Lessons from the Amish

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
Ever After in the Woods

15 Scenic Amish Towns In Ohio Ideal For A Slow And Peaceful Weekend Drive

These scenic Amish towns in Ohio offer quiet roads, open landscapes, and a slower pace that makes weekend drives feel ...