Everyone has been hurt. Everyone experiences conflict, great and
small. Everyone has someone to forgive. But sometimes we just can't
bring ourselves to forgive someone who has wronged us or we don't
take the need to forgive seriously--not like the Amish do.
Forgiving others in order to live at peace is woven into the very
fabric of their faith. To the Amish way of thinking, "You can't
love the stream without knowing the source. " We must forgive
others, they believe, because God forgave us.
The Heart of the Amish invites readers into the world of a
people renowned for their ability to forgive. Through true stories
gathered from a variety of Amish communities, bestselling author
Suzanne Woods Fisher illustrates how they are able to release their
pain and desire for revenge, and live at peace with others. Her
in-depth, personal research uncovers the astounding yet fundamental
way the Amish can forgive anyone from the angry customer at the
grocery store to the shooter at Nickel Mines. Readers will learn
how to invite God into their stories, apply lessons from the
Amish to their own circumstances, and find the freedom that comes
with true forgiveness.
"Powerful! That's the first word that comes to mind after
reading this excellent book. You will be inspired to make changes
in your life."--Chandler Gerber, featured in the film From One Second to the Next
We have all been hurt and we all have someone we need to forgive.
But sometimes it's hard to let go of our hurt and anger in order to
truly forgive and move on.
For the Amish, forgiving others in order to live at peace is woven
into the very fabric of their faith. From daily annoyances to
heartbreaking tragedy, they exhibit an incredible capacity for
forgiveness that often baffles us. How do they do it? And how can
we have the same attitude and ability to forgive?
Through true stories gathered from a variety of Amish communities,
bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher shows you how the Amish are
able to release their pain and desire for revenge, and live at
peace with others. Her in-depth, personal research uncovers the
astounding yet fundamental way the Amish can forgive anyone from
the angry customer at the grocery store to the shooter at Nickel
Mines. You'll learn how to invite God into your story, apply
lessons from the Amish to your own circumstances, and find the
freedom that comes with true forgiveness.
"Fisher's stories of the Amish will arm you with tools to forgive
and find the path to reconciliation as they draw you closer to
God."--Elizabeth B. Brown, author of
Living Successfully with Screwed-Up People
Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of Amish
Peace and Amish Proverbs, as well as many novels about
the Amish, including the Lancaster County Secrets series, the
Stoney Ridge Seasons series, and The Inn at Eagle Hill series. She
is also the coauthor of an Amish children's series, The Adventures
of Lily Lapp. Suzanne is a Carol Award winner for The
Search, a Carol Award finalist for The Choice, and a
Christy Award finalist for The Waiting. She is also a
columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such
magazines. She lives in California. Learn more at
www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and follow Suzanne on Twitter
@suzannewfisher.
Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of Amish Peace and Amish Proverbs, as well as many novels about the Amish, including the Lancaster County Secrets series, the Stoney Ridge Seasons series, and The Inn at Eagle Hill series. She is also the coauthor of an Amish children's series, The Adventures of Lily Lapp. Suzanne is a Carol Award winner for The Search, a Carol Award finalist for The Choice, and a Christy Award finalist for The Waiting. She is also a columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such magazines. She lives in California. Learn more at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and follow Suzanne on Twitter @suzannewfisher.