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From early on, Mary held tightly onto her Amish doll, which at first seemed very cute until it became apparent that later, when learning to speak, that Mary would talk to the doll and rarely, if ever, let it go, even at night. Anna would have to sneak it away from her clutches at night when asleep to get it washed. As May grew, she learnt to make dolls herself and would sell them in their community and the local town to make much needed money for the family

Eli was a dreamer and through his teenage years, the elders often expressed concern that some of his ideas and dreams were more suitable for the outside world than for their traditional Amish ways and customs. He was young, excitable, and brimming with ideas and yet became concerned that he did not seem to fit in and was often talked about behind his back as being “not very Amish”.

Eli Jacobs was a local police officer of some standing. An Amish man who had left on rumspringa and never returned. After 10 years of service, and being a man for whom the community held a great deal of love and respect, he was always there when needed to go above and beyond the call of duty. The problem was that he was well thought of, but.... Overlooked. Overlooked for promotion, overlooked in life, and overlooked in love. To be honest he had never really even asked a woman out on a date. Emma Shrock was the apple of his eye.

Amos and Mary miss their son, John. He had left the community for his Rumpsringa a year ago and had stayed in the outside world to explore and find his way. After a year, the son returned briefly, but despite the parents' pleas, John had decided to leave the community and join the outside world. He wanted to travel and experience the world. One day, a letter from John brings turmoil to the family.

Anna Fischer, a young widow from Bird-in-Hand, knew that she had to make a living one way or the other. Now, fending for herself, she needed to make ends meet, as she struggled to cope and finally decided that she was tired of depending on others. Caleb Troyer had his hands full. A year ago, his brother and sister-in-law had died in a tragic buggy accident, leaving behind their three-year-old twins, Bethany and Jonah.... Things get off to a rocky start when he asks Anna Fischer to be his helper. Will they ever allow themselves to love?

Jacob and Anna married and are desperate to have children but are told that it is highly unlikely that they will. This makes things very difficult in their relationship...Anna dies of a heart attack one morning (they had parted following an argument) and Jacob misses her terribly. One day there is a knock on the door and Jacob opens it to his nephew (Noah) and Emma (his fiance) who ask if they can stay for a few weeks...eventually an announcement by Noah and Emma confess the truth of their visit. Will Jacob be able to help them and how will his life be transformed?

Aaron was an average Amish 20-year-old who had never achieved much, and never tried to stand out. He was frequently teased by others his age for being “grey” and invisible. Aaron knew there was a fire within him but he had no idea what to do with the energy and passion that he dare not show in his community. Everything just seemed so... well... Dull?

Emma used to watch Isaac working in the field outside the school and dream about what it would be like to get to know him better as he seemed a very kind person. Isaac used to watch Emma in the schoolhouse and wonder what she was like.... Were the rumors true about her? Isaac decided one day to see if he could get to know Emma better and decided to ask whether he could walk her home. What flourished from their first meeting not only changed their lives but had a positive impact on the whole province. Would...or could...love prevail?

Peter and Abigail were childhood sweethearts whose parents did not approve of their spending time together, yet allowed it to happen due to their childrens devout ways and promise of innocence until marriage. Many years pass, and their love for each other grows with every passing year. What started out as knowing glances and cute conversations grew into hand-holding and long conversations of commitment and love.

Abigail is on her Rumspringa and her parents are wondering whether she will ever find love. One New Year she makes a wish which her friends Anna and Jacob try to help come true. Will Abigail's wish come true?

Just in time for National Poetry Month, Nick Cannon, entertainer extraordinaire, debuts his poetry book for children. Nick Cannon - the unstoppable entertainer, comedian, actor, and musician - was inspired to write Neon Aliens Ate My Homework (and Other Poems) as a way to combine the worlds of poetry and hip-hop. These two mediums have shaped Nick into the prolific artist he is today.

Aaron and Betty used to take coffee in the town against the communities wishes, grabbing a brief moment of life outside the village and some quality time together. Neither expressed their deeply held affections for each other, but they each knew deep down that the other one was the only one for them. Aaron was working hard and strived to better himself in the eyes of his peers, however, one day he got caught up in some trouble with a group of boys in the town, resulting in him being prevented from seeing his sweetheart.

For those suffering from early-stage Alzheimer's, for their friends and family, community and church, this book will help you understand the disease itself, how to love and care for those affected by it, and how to see the hope that's greater than it: we may forget, but God always remembers. With pastoral tenderness and gospel confidence, Dr. Benjamin Mast shares his expertise on the subject and displays the power of the gospel that remains intact even when memory fades.