Do We Still Call Ourselves Amish//A Look Into Our Amish Culture And Heritage 

I appreciate you guys so much. You are a true blessing. I grew up as an Old Order Mennonite in Ontario, Canada and can identify so well with much of what you said. My husband and I still live in the Mennonite community, although we no longer attend their church and are what they would call "English". There are many things about the culture we want to keep and pass down to our children, but we praise the Lord that He drew us to Him and helped us realize the fullness of the Gospel, which we were not being taught there. I feel we have the best of both worlds now, and my prayer is that our families and friends who think we have left the faith would also be able to experience the freedom and joy that comes from really knowing Jesus. May God bless you and your lovely family!

Being in a community with like minded people is a blessing. My opinion is that your family is so loving towards all. Kindness and your love of the LORD is such a joy for me to watch. Your culture is a peaceful culture. GOD bless 💖

I became enthralled with the Amish many, many years ago. I love the way they live, but the fact that they still shun, is not something the Lord would ever do. Do they not practice forgiveness? I pray that their eyes be open to the entire gospel, and accept the Lord as their personal savior. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

As a Jewish believer that loves the Amish- and lives around them--this video is amazing!! I agree with all this, every word.

It's always like a breath of fresh air to see a new posting! Thank you for allowing us into your lives. They are filled with so much goodness and all that our Lord intended for us. God Bless you mightily!

When you read the Book of Acts, you can see that most of the churches have veered from the original church. I long for the community that seemed to exist in the early biblical times. I totally agree with your perspective of keeping your heritage, but altering it to conform to the scriptures. I love you guys! You are simply wonderful people! ❤️❤️❤️

You explained this so very well. In a way that everyone can understand. It really is all about serving the Lord.

My prayer is that the Lord open the eyes and hearts of the traditional Amish community. I am a born again Christian from Hindu background but I do live out my culture and values if it doesn't contradict the word of God. I still wear my Indian clothing and food that's where my creator God chose me to be born. I thank God for my culture. Thank you so much for sharing openly! The Lord richly bless you and your family.

I enjoy your channel! I am Mennonite. So I live in an area where there are Amish as well. I feel it was probably easier for you to leave the Amish than most people cause your parents and siblings did as well and you have family support. I know some people that leave and it’s really traumatic because their families disown them. So sad for them.

So true. We know the rest of the story. Revelation is a book of hope. Yeshua reigns victorious. His followers are to be faithful to Him as we look forward to His final victory!

We would love to have you both and your family as neighbors😊. I wish this world was full of people like you. God be with you and your community 💖

Wonderful explanation. Thank you. May God Bless You All.

What a precious brother and sister in Christ you are!

I wish there were more people like you in the world. Family and community . I was raised methodist and it has turned so worldly I got rebaptized as an adult two years ago in a southern Baptist church it was such an eye opener for me . I'm in st. Louis , mo.

This is an enlightening video. It explained a lot of things I didn't know or understand about the Amish. I think you two are very intelligent about your decisions and purpose in this world. Thank you so much for sharing!

Great video !!! We are a family ! All Christians are family through Christ . God bless you and your family!

This was a good explanation of your faith and culture. Thank you for sharing as you both seem to live your lives according to God's will. You emit joy and happiness in every video. God Bless you and your family.

Thank you so much for sharing! I have a much better understanding of why you call yourselves Amish. Blessings!

You are so right on with everything you have shared. I will be praying for your vision for the Amish and for everyone to have a personal relationship with Jesus.

I’m “English” who went to Mennonite schools from 5th grade through high school (because it was the closest Christian school to where I grew up in Oregon), so I learned to appreciate the Anabaptist culture from that experience. And, when my husband was drafted into the army (50 years ago) we lived in Maryland-close enough to Lancaster, PA that we often drove up there to shop for Amish made goods. So I find the Amish cultural aspects of your channel very heartwarming as well. However what blesses me most is that we are brothers and sisters in Christ. I am encouraged by your posts that emphasize salvation through Jesus Christ alone and loving/following him with our whole hearts. Love your channel ministry! God bless you! ❤️🙏

Love this video. Also, I am very thankful for those men who stood their ground so many years ago. We have been a homeschool family for over a decade. I fear our rights as homeschool parents could be threatened in the near future. Love these informative videos❤️

You two are a blessing to listen to. You explained things really well focusing on the Lord .

I love this video. I didn't realize you were trying to bring revival in the Amish community. I'm in Northern Indiana. We have Amish communities near Nappanee. We attend a church that has become a place of help for people leaving local Amish communities. My experience with the Amish has always been great, but my heart hurts for the negative things that seem to go on in some of the communities. I'm so excited that you are bringing a revival of Amish community where you are. I will pray for that here too. We're friends with a family who left their community because they found God's grace. Praying God's blessings for you and your family too! Also as a homeschool parent I'm so grateful for those who sacrifice in the 80s to give me the greatest freedom to teach my children at home.

Very beautifully said and facts stated, I’m a Mennonite in Alberta Canada . You guys have such a beautiful view, the same as your hearts and personality 🙏🏼❤️Id love to visit your community some day❤️❤️❤️

The picture at the end is so beautiful! So glad to hear your story. We all have one, but the important thing is that we love our creator the Lord. God bless you and your family as you continue this journey called life!🐺🐺🐺🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍

Amen!!! I was raised in a strict Dutch Reformed community! When I accepted Jesus as my Lord and had the Holy Spirit fill me to overflowing I was excommunicated from the community as a heretic! After a while more of them started to seek the Lord, they realized that they were wrong and even the pastor came back and apologized for leading them astray !!!! The church hasn't completely recovered from it though but they're still seeking to spread the gospel!!

You are a lovely couple and it is easy to see the love of the Lord in you.

Smiled the whole way through, you did a fantastic job of explaining your culture. And your values and beliefs always shine through in each of your videos. God Bless you and your family. Thankful that you received Christ as your personal Savior and I am positive many more will be lead to Him because of your witness.

Y’all are so filled with the JOY OF THE LORD!! It’s so obvious & I pray your faith is shared with many. God Bless.

I just love you guys!! John 3:16 is such a Blessing to read daily! I love my Lord as my personal Savior And I’m so thankful we have the Promise as Christians that we get to see our loved ones That’s already went to be with the Lord again! Wow what a joy that makes my heart feel ❤️ God is Good all the time, All the time God is Good ❤️

🙏🙌Amen, Bless your family! Love your testimony also...we are on the winning side and Heaven is our eternal home

Hey guys, is so refreshing to always see your videos; am always looking forward to see new ones. Keep them coming! May the Lord bless you and all of your family. Love 💕

My third day watching your videos and I am so thankful that you guys are taking the time out of your busy schedules to tell us about the Amish culture. I am thankful for you letting us know about the witchcraft because I had no idea. I want to form an Amish type tiny home community and so that is why I am researching the Amish culture. I am building the Kingdom of God (on earth as it is in Heaven) and this is the closest structure of: building maintaining and being a part of a family, hard working: growing planting your own garden, the respect for others and having church in the community having your own school in the comm where everybody plays a part in teaching protecting and raising the kids. I love this Amish comm living.

It's always so beautiful hearing about different cultures from around the world serving our amazing God! ❤️ Reminds me of how we will all stand together from every nation, tribe and tongue and worship Him one day!

We love watching you and yes, God created us all and gave us free will as to how we live, wether we will trust and follow Him or walk without Him. God bless you for your faithfulness. Praise the Lord for He is good.

I am thankful for your testimony and willingness to share. I have been blessed .

Man, I’m so confused I’m trying to learn here. I love your way. I just love your spiritual outlook. But I always believed that the Amish did believe in Jesus and God, and followed that . nothing like learning what you believed isn’t true.😳 i’m still confused and still trying to figure this out. I appreciate so much all the wonderful things you share with us. I really feel connected to you guys and so it’s such a blessing to have you here to really learn not only family values, spiritual values, and the whole DIY thing. Heck yeah, I really appreciate you guys. And it always leaves me thinking.🤔 👊💖🙏

What a beautiful testimony. Thank you so much for sharing your life’s beliefs and your love for our savior. I agree there are many wonderful people in this world who love God and willingly share his promises for a world made new. And I agree we know the end of the story and our Lord and Savior wins. Blessings to you and your family.

We Always enjoy your hearts towards the Amish as this is how we feel as well. I would say maybe one of the biggest differences is the Amish believing in grace plus works Salvation. One of the main things I appreciate about the Amish is community living which we desperately need. Always appreciate what you share, May God Bless You Guys.

As a Pennsylvania Dutchman from a Dunkard Brethren background, I relate 100% to every word the two of you said. This video was WONDERFUL!

I look forward to each and every video. Your family is so kind and humble. Your love for the Lord is evident in all you do. Regardless of what you call yourself, if Jesus is your savior, your on the right path. 😇

Thank you for sharing your culture and faith. All of humanity would benefit if we all practiced loving and respecting one another.

We love you too our dear ones in Christ,🙏♥️

Just love your explanation; you guys are a beautiful family

Thank you for the thoughtful way of answering the questions of Faith, being Followers of Christ, and with that speaking of your families' heritage.

I have Amish back ground and I’d say you are spot on ! God bless you and your family.

Barbara is my first cousin and we saw and fellowsipped in snyder county untill we moved to Belize when she was like 17 i am so thrilled she became a true believer

My husband and I were just having this same discussion about the world missing community and how that is what is missing in the church today. I pray for those in the conservative churches to find the true meaning of being a christian. We grew up Mennonite and my parents were Amish. I miss community so much. We moved away from family 25 years ago because of my husbands work and that has been really hard. I see places that sell Amish made stuff and it always made me upset because you wouldn't say Catholic made or Baptist made things but you explained it as a culture and I guess that is where it is different. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

Thank you so much for taking time to explain! We are brothers and sisters in Christ!

Thank you so much for this message today! It's a necessary reminder sometimes, that the Lord loves us as we are. Especially in these troubled times, remember to love our Savior Jesus Christ!

Yes, I was wondering about this. So, I went back and found this video. Amazing!

I love it. God loves us all no matter where we live, because He created it all, doing all, for his own glory!

Been watching you for a while ,I'm so empressed with your openness of your life . Being German I live to hear you guys hymns in my language. What a joy ! Blessings to you for sharing your beliefs.

I think the reason some of us love your channel is because we wish we could have culture and community like you do. It’s the simple, hard working, faithful family in close community with others that I WISH and PRAY for each day. I don’t know how to get it because there are no churches to be found like this where we live. Trusting the Lord to bring it about.

I just backed up to watch videos I have not seen and this one is excellent! My culture is Fundamental Baptist yet I am Christian first ! Came out of it a bit harmed yet also blessed. Most importantly, I want to glorify my Lord and Savior too. Healing took place and still having personal devotions on a regular basis. This video helped me so thank you!!!!!!!

I really appreciate this because I am so longing for Christian community. I’ve been a Christian for 34 years and in the last couple years, I became convicted to obey 1 Cor 11 and started headcovering for church worship, prayer gatherings, etc. As a result, I started being interested in cultures that practice headcovering. I have watched numerous RU-vidrs- some are Mennonite, some Amish, some Hutterite. That’s how I happened upon your channel. I feel very alone in my church (Baptist) as the only woman who headcovers. Yet I still feel convicted to do so. What you said about community being such an important part of the Christian walk is very true and I long for it more and more and don’t know how to find it. Our modern churches are severely lacking in such things. We have this naive thinking that we can live completely in the world aside from a couple of hours at church each week and grow as Believers and come out unscathed by the world. I enjoy watching your channel! Blessings.

Even though you dress different and drive cars. You will always be Amish because of your heritage and culture. There is nothing wrong with that. It is nice to see you embrace your heritage. Many ex-Amish don't for many reasons. I have read a book about Amish persecution several centuries ago and it's sad how they were treated. I have Amish friends in Michigan(who are actually distant cousins to me) and have attended their church a couple times. I may not have understood it because of the High German but I was treated nice and enjoyed myself. My friends and I have had discussions on many different things . When ever I visit I respect their way of life when in their home. I get The Budget and enjoy reading your sister's letter from your community. Have a great week and God Bless.

Jesus is the only way....sharing your story is a blessing in itself. 💙💜

Wonderful video! You explained that great! What is your opinion about musical instruments in the church building? I was raised in the Church Of Christ,and we could have instruments in our homes,but not in the church building. Yes,the Bible says raise your voice to the Lord,but there's many instruments in the Bible. The first time I went to a church with drums,guitars,piano,I was like wow!I listen to Christian music almost entirely in my car and home.To me it gets you on fire for the Lord.But I love hearing songs with no instruments as well.Hugs from Missouri 🤗

hey guys jo n cilla does not matter if you are amish or not , you are great parents , kind to your parents, awesome work ethics , and joas attempts at ramsay or master chef, and the best part you are not afraid to leave your kids to their own devices and get some 'you time'. movies cars all sorts of devices to make life easier no sin in that , but then u 2 are true believers. u guys are so lucky u haved missed out on the seedier side of life . icing on the cake joas makes awesome log cabins and cill can preserve almost all , love u guys

Watched a family’s story called Breaking The Silence on RU-vid. It went into length the entire history of the Amish church and people. It taught me so much I didn’t know about this culture, its faith, and family.

I have enjoyed Montana Haven for sometime. I did really enjoy this RU-vid video. Thank you for sharing.

Right around the 13:00 mark; just before you were saying this, I was thinking that those coming out of the Amish or Mennonite communities have valuable things to share with those of us who have grown up in a very individualistic society… there were things like living in community; gardening; food preservation; and so much more- that were not passed down to most of the “English” of today, and we struggle because of it. It would be wonderful for some of the English and those of an Anabaptist background to come together and teach each other.

I love your testimony! I have a mail route and most of it is an amish community that I love ! But I do pray that I can be a light to those that are in darkness , like I said they are wonderful people but some are greatly bound with bondage. Thank you for sharing your story , it has really helped me understand the community I work in daily .

You guys are awesome. I LOVE watching, especially Priscilla's cooking. Would love to see more about the bee keeping.

Thank you for your answers I have lived with Mennonite and Amish in my Community I can say the Amish have changed in the last 10 to 15 yrs they would never look a white christen in the face know they all say a greeting when we see them friendly I went to high School with Mennonites after 8th grade they came to public school and they were always a big part of our class and that was 40 yrs ago I hope we can all live in Harmony forever no matter our beliefs Blessings to you

You both are so refreshing! Praise the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour! Thank you for sharing! ❤ love from Colorado!

Greetings from Priest River, ID. Outstanding video, I love the information and your passion, do not stop.

Amen to that we left the Amish 16 months ago as a family

There is also a movement of people who have been in the Mormon Church seeking relationship with Christ by coming directly to Him and by being re-baptized as adults. Children don't really understand what they are doing, let alone infants. Baptism is a covenant to the Lord that you desire to follow Him and keep His commandments. It takes courage to step out of the "church" you are raised in and still follow the Lord.

My father was Pennsylvania Dutch Lutheran. My ancestors came over from Germany 1751 on the Neptune. Captain Gerlach Paul Flick and his same name son fought in the Revolutionary War. They were considered Pennsylvania Dutch. When I visit relatives in Lancaster I find hundreds of Steckels and I've always wondered how many are long distance relatives? I love visiting the Amish in Pennsylvania. Good people Blessings to you 🙏✝️🙏

I was never Amish, as both sets of my grandparents left when my parents were small. But I was raised with the culture, as a Beachy Amish. Today, I identify as a Mennonite, who is also born again. The work ethic, the community of working together, being part of a church group, are all things we are passing on to our children. God created us to have a relationship with Him and those around us. I appreciate seeing that you value the culture that you were born in, as too many do throw out the baby with the bath water.

I am not Amish, but I love my Heavenly Father so much, and because of that I do feel connected to what you are saying and doing! Thank you for sharing and teaching us about your culture! Keep up this good work you do, the world needs to see and hear more about people like you guys, and my community!

Amen, dear brother and sister! You are so winsome and such a blessing. Thank you for your gentleness and discernment. It really is all about Jesus, and you are compelling ambassadors for Him. Thank you!

Thank you so much for sharing your story and explaining so clearly. I so much enjoy your videos. I am very drawn to the sense of community and strong Christian values. God bless you and your family.

WOW!!!! Everything was so well said. So well articulated! I’m on my second time watching this, and I keep wanting to point out specific things that you say that are just so perfect… But it ALL is. So thank you so much. Speaking for myself, as I’ve said, I wish I had your upbringing and your community. I pray your channel continues to grow, but I pray you never lose your family values, your community, and your love for the Lord above all. I hope this didn’t come across poorly. I mean it with all the love in my heart. Yes! Jesus won! And I’m so thankful I am a follower

Thank you two ..Your video is a definite clearification on your goal and purpose in life.Especially the explanation of Amish/Anti-Baptist differentiation..I myself identify as a Born again Independent Bap- tist.May Our Loving God of heaven continue bestowing blessings on you and yours .

Agreeing with you in prayer 🙏 for all our brothers & sisters in Christ. ❤ Love in Him.

I really enjoyed this video, you’re a lovely couple and thank you for the blessings.

There is so much that the English could benefit from the Amish culture. I am born and raised “English” but working very hard to living a simple life. The Amish believe in being self-sufficient they don’t rely on the system to provide for the basic needs. The Amish that lives in my area have been such nice people.

AMEN 🙌 GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY ❤

I could not love this video more. I so appreciate your transparency, mutual love and respect, and commitment to choosing Jesus as your #1 priority, above but not to the exclusion of community!! I know we are strangers, but I have a sincere Christian love for you, your family and culture! Continued blessings on your entire family, both nuclear and extended!! 💗🙏🏼🙌🏻

Loving the Lord and walking in the light is all that matters .God bless.

❤Yes, people always ask me, what is different about me. I am thankful for my plain background.

You two are awesome…. And “right on” with scripture! May our Yahweh bless your endeavors! 🙌🏼

My Husband Bryan and I (April ) love watching you guys and your kids. My husband is from Montana. We are planning on moving up there some day soon. Love you so much. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

What a lovely couple you are. Blessings to you as well. From Gail (in Australia)

I love you folks. You are the real deal. Keep the faith. I am a born again believer as well. God bless you

Your family is such a joy and inspirations to me! I know the Pennsylvania Deutsche, I was born in Ohio and grew up in Colorado! Love your channel so much! This is one of my favorite channels!❤❤

Thank You!🙏🏻😊

AMEN, AMEN And AMEN! Jesus is my Lord and Savior! I am ssooooo Glad we share that belief! Praise God for His Amazing Love for us!!

I was really blessed and touched by your vidoe.. Bless you the.. I am a Christian and English. This just blessed my soul. A friend and I was talking about the same thing a few day's ago not toward any one group of people or a country or a nation.. We all who gives our heart's to the Lord and stop sinning.. We all are God's children we need to love one another stop pointing finger's and judging one another. Living the judging up to Jesus and share his love and his word.. Amen.. This helped me even more.. You all have a great day be blessed in the Lord be safe in the name of Jesus.

Thank you so much for your explanation in this video. It was so plain and easy to understand. We all need a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I’m so happy to see your videos and watch your beautiful Christian family live life the way I think it should be lived. You raise your children in such a beautiful way. So many families could take lessons from y’all! God bless you for the work that you do. I know he is blessing you all already. Love y’all a whole lot!

Thank you for the blessing

🙏🏻❤️God bless.

You guys are such an inspiration - I love your love for the Lord! So glad I found your channel. God bless you and your family!

Thats your identity in Christ! Beautiful 😍! God bless y'all! So thankful for your example of loving and gracious community ❤

I learned much today watching your video. We purchased a piece of property in the Libby area and are developing it to put a simple Meadowlark log cabin on it. We aren't religious people but we are moving to Montana for the small town family community that Libby provides. I am not sure if you will be a part of the crew that will be building our cabin but I hope to get to meet you then. In America you get to worship however you please. Keep being true to yourself and your community and understand that many people on the outside support how you live, raise your children, and worship your god.

God didn’t make a mistake by defining in James 1:27 re: the only ‘religion’ He recognizes. It is described as: “Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” But this fallen world tries to redefine it to suit themselves causing disunity! Thank you Joas for being such a clear spoken witness for the true word of God, it has no ‘brand of religion’, but is in communion with Jesus & in fellowship with his fellow man/woman! Blessings on you & your house! 🙏

I live in Missouri among the Amish and Mennonite population! I worked at Walmart here and I would have conversation and some would not speak as much! A family would come in and the little boy always watched me work and always had a smile on his face! They all had freckles! I grew up visiting the Shakers as my Mom had a friend that was raised with the Shakers! They were wonderful people? The only reason they didn’t grow was non belief in marriage! Like in the Amish a lot or the young people left because they didn’t want live that way! They had a saying; Hearts to God Hands to Work! Everything was made was made right or taken apart and redone as they believed perfection on earth as in Heaven!