I live in Missouri about 30 miles from an amish community and when i talk to them they are a great and good hearted people but it seems they have no idea what true salvation is. Please pray God will send skilled gospel teachers to tell them about Gods salvation thru His grace and his love for them.
I loved your example of sheep following the Shephard. When we follow him He leads us to live like Him. We don't need fences, we need to walk closely with the Lord Jesus.
Joseph my name is Carlyn Bray, I am from Beebe, Arkansas. I worked at B-Mart Garden Center. I remember Your Mom & Dad and their beautiful baby girl. Your Mom was so sweet. She was quiet, and I wanted so badly to talk to her. Mr. Boyd (the owner)was helping your Dad. I didn't want to do anything that would go against the Amish ways. I was always paying attention to her baby girl, Ruth. Finally Your Mom spoke to me, she asked me my name & I asked her what her name was. I was just drawn to her. Being raised in a Christian family & the Baptist Church all of my life. I had people tell me to leave the Amish alone that they were a cult. I didn't believe that! Bro. Lester was so kind and Sister Rebecca was so sweet. Then one Saturday morning Your Mom came in & it was to say goodbye. She brought me a loaf of bread and said you all were moving. I felt like my world was falling apart. I always have thought of your Mom & Dad and wondered where you guys were. Then I couldn't believe it when I saw you on RUclips. I couldn't believe my eyes, I had finally found Your Mom and Dad again. It broke my heart when you all left Beebe. We became friends with another family Abraham & Elizabeth Yoder, they would come to our house. Bro. Yoder was not happy with things that were going on with their group. They knew Dad & Mom knew the Bible and Mom would answer their questions. Mom gave Bro. Yoder his first King James version of the Bible. He knew that if the elders of the Amish found out that they were coming to the house for Bible study they would get in trouble, so my Dad asked Bro. Yoder to help him rebuild our barn & make repairs on our house that a tornado had damaged. This gave them reason to be at our house. It makes me so happy to see you all again.
As a born again Christian for 40yrs I was so touched by this beautiful history walk thru your parents lives. How precious is the love of our Lord. 1 of the many truths shared that resonated in my spirit was your mother's recounting of her conversation with a her sister about the sheep in the pen .... if the sheep are with the Shepherd ,they know His voice and follow Him, He meets their needs , it's only if the sheep don't have the Shepherd that they need fences to keep them from going astray. That is so powerful !!!!! Also when your sister Ruth shared her understanding of Christ at Calvary .... it wasn't the physical pain of the Cross that was the hardest for Him to endure , it was the spiritual separation from His Father that caused Him such anguish. I so would like the Christian church to return to teaching these deeply spiritual truths. There's nothing like the love of God to separate us from the evil of this world. THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR THIS SERIES , I have found these 1st two so deeply encouraging. Many Blessings to you and yours in Jesus name. 🙏💞🙏💞🙏💞🙏💞
this is so amazing. i had no idea that the amish were more about being "amish" than following the bible. you are so lucky to have those beautiful people as your parents. my dad died when i was 7, and my mom is a drug addict. im 38 years old and have been walking around this world lost since my dad died. you are truly a blessed man to have theguidance of those two. the fact that they stood up for what they knew was right, in spite of the consequences is truly inspiring. i doubt you will see this, but if you do just know that this series has inspired me alot, to live my life by my own standards and not what others tell me is the right way. i wish i could talk to your dad, he seems like a man who would give great life advice
Hi Jesse, Don't know if you will read this seeing that you posted this 9 months ago. I pray you are doing well and hope you made it all the way through to the last one where it so eloquently answers all the questions and shows the difference between the Amish culture that has been passed down generationally and the faith that came down to this young man through his father and others who had gone before him as well. It's a beautiful ending, and I pray it is yours as well. I'm praying for you.
Hi Jesse im Amish and serve the lord daily all day long , 24/7 Sunday is special because its the lords day. I don't know these people, They seem loving, kind and gentle enough. Ive run into trouble makers as well it seem we always settled our differences. But heres one rule i live by Proverbs 15:1 a soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievios word stir up anger. It takes a lot of patience with some people.....what i would like to see is the father and son ......they desert the very people that needed deliverance......if theres something ive learned in my 40 plus years is this at times when you think its the person talking its in fact the demon talking, don't get me wrong they can be good church going people but there one area of thier personalities affected by a demon.on the other hand. There content is well thought out and well played. The drama is what sells. I haven't check the dash board lately, at one time RUclips paid $1.00 per thousand views. So if you have a million views thats a $1000. Happy Happy Happy
@@samuelbrandenberger8876oh, forgot...isn't there a rule in Amish to not watch RUclips? :) Don't misunderstand me...I love you sir. And am praying for you and others who see this fantastic series that they are led to faith in Christ alone as their saving Grace.
I am a Christian already but even so, Rebecca inspired me with her stories of how God is faithful in answering sincere prayers in a clear manner so that His will is understood.
Rebecca's faith in the answers she received to specific prayer, has encouraged me to hold on to the verses God brought to me.... in spite of how things look to the outside world. God bless ypu all...May your gentle testimony reach others for His Glory ... the Bible says, 'you shall find Me when you seek ME with all your heart." Jer 29:13 Lester sought, found and brought Christ to his family and many others.... Praise The Lord
This was sooo interesting and heartbreaking at the same time. Heartbreaking for the Amish still stuck. My mouth literally dropped at the part where the bishop said they didn't care what the Bible said! I pray at least some seeds were planted that can't be denied.
I love how simply the wife spoke with God. This is such an amazing documentary! May you and your family continue to be blessed as you continue to pursue Jesus!
Living in peace and in freedom with God and yourself is contrary to restrictions and harsh rules. “GOTT IST MEIN HIRTE, MIR WIRD NICHTS MANGELN”. Paul, protestant, Switzerland
You’re mother is so endearing, she has so much joy emanating from her and you can tell her childhood was magical. I grew up in the hood on section 8 housing in urban decay. Moving to the country has changed everything.
I was raised in a Mennonite family. I really enjoyed this series. Thank you for the effort you put into it's creation. You've done a lot right. Your parents have a beautiful story, and very inspiring. Particularly, I thought your mother's answer about not needing fences when the shepherd is with the sheep was brilliant, and seems to me to be the immediate inspiration of the Lord. She is a wise and remarkable woman.
Very very interesting. My heart goes out to these folks that are ruled by the law. Reminds me of how the Catholic Church was in the dark ages when regular people couldn’t read the Bible.
I was so moved when she talked about going up the mountain to pray and coming back home and god answering that prayer. Brought me to tears and chills at the same time. God bless this family.
Thank you for sharing your testimony. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through Him. He is the truth, and the Truth sets us free.
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.( Ephesians 2:8-9). Thank you for sharing your story. It was so touching!
They were just thinking. In one or two further forward-thinking generations the rest of the superstition will be shed ❤ Gotta love these 2 parents/grandparents
OM-GOODNESS.. I love this episode. I couldn’t stop smiling during the last ten minutes. How good is our GOD! Lester knocked and searched for the truth and the LORD opened the door and helped Lester and his wife find that path that they were to travel. PRAISE GOD.. I love this video so much. TY..
Agree with you, also best wishes for your 42nd birthday, I Miss Biggie PAC. In pop culture its the answer to all life's questions, 42 are also the Laws of Ma'at. (Egyptian goddess) Hope this is not too 'non-Christian'. Maat is also Dutch for the German Messen, in English measure or mete. There is so much to learn from different cultures. Study all and remember the good.
Interesting how that "ruler" told your father; "that he didn't care what the Bible said. " Then later exhibited; when he couldn't get a vote passed to silence your father (per Amish guidelines; " that he didn't care what the Amish rules were either" - he simply wanted to rule. Thanks for sharing this Amish journey. It's insightful to see how God had to remove obstacles of dependence and fear to get closer to the Graber family. Blessings
When I first found and watched this series of documentaries about amish, I thought it was going to be very boring... I told myself what's so interesting? After I watched a few minutes of the first episode, I became totally hooked on. I've seen a few other documentaries before Amish culture, but this one is amazing. I'm speechless....I loved it..
I was born and raised in Iowa City , Iowa , there were Amish and Mennonites . They shopped at the grocery store at the corner by my house Circs ( 1955 ) My daddy would take us to a near by amish community to have dinner on a special occasion . We were seated all together at a large table and our food was served like at home . Large bowl , of food , platters of meat , lots of homemade bread , butter , and milk to drink . .It was awesome , and I will always remember it . I live in Oklahoma now and we have amish here the bale hay for others .
Your family’s faith touched, inspired and brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing your story. Yet another proof that God is in your family’s decision is that when you listen to them talk you want to be closer, more faithful to Him. (And your mother’s spunk is delightful!)
What a wonderful story! I've always admired the Amish way of life, but didn't realize the inside conflicts they endured.. they decided to "Follow Jesus"! What a powerful message... I did not realize that so many Churches of the Amish did not preach the true story of Jesus saving us from our sins... Isn't that the most important part? Wow! We need more programs like this to open our eyes and hearts to other families struggles... Thank u for this and I'm looking forward to more...
After watching part 1, I was intrigued. I got so emotional hearing your parents speak on being shunned. The blessing was their faith and standing on Gods words in the Bible......Amen
Thank you so much Joseph for sharing your family's story. Really blessed us. Yes, peace comes when we read the Scriptures and seek God with all our heart, mind, body and soul. Blessings from Northern Alberta, Canada!
I'm so happy I came across these videos. I don't know any Amish, but it's so interesting to see the insider's point of views and the struggles of people's choices. God guided this family towards Him because Lester had such an amazing faith and tested the spirit. Now the entire family is so blessed. Beautiful story.
All glory only to God our Father who loves every one of his children. Only the grace of our Lord Jesus has the power to save and give everlasting life. I love your movies. They are profound and liberating from any form of religion. Christ is alive and saves. God bless you all.
The defining moment when she said we were following God, and it was exciting. Thank you for sharing, this just brings me closer to our lord. Praying for blessings on your families.
Following Jesus is like going against the world. No matter how big or small that world is, we must stand up to it and stand strong on the Word of God. I appreciate your family story and the courage you have to choose the right path. If it means to leave all the families and friends behind, we must follow the Lord. Remember Deuteronomy 6:5.
I grew up with lots of Amish neighbors about an hour from where your mom grew up in Tomah and I knew they were strict. I was recently in Shipshewana for a horse show and was shocked by how liberal they were in comparison. I never realized how different each sect is and how hard it must be to keep up with the church’s demands.
When his mom talks about loving the sound of the horse and buggy it reminded me of going to the bog to collect turf in Ireland..it was our neighbour who used to go..so as a very small child I would race to be up in time to be on the wall and he would lift me up with what seemed like a huge hand and he would bring a cushion for me..he didn't want me in pain..like I was the first time I went along ..but cushion or not I loved it..going on old country roads with the trees meeting over the top of the road..a simple time..
What a sweet memory..... those of us who have been uprooted from places we thought would be ours forever have a choice - become bitter, or bless what was beautiful and good in our heritage, put the rest under the blood, and move on.
“Okay Lord, that was not your voice I just heard!” Haha 😂 Oh my! That was the best line! I want to meet this family. They are inspiring, comical, and right in so many ways.
What wonderful people. I love how they had the courage to follow the Lord no matter how hard it was and that they were so blessed for doing it! GREAT family!
Praise God for ur parents. II was God reaching out to ur father to show him the truth. I’m so happy for him n ur mother. It was a beautiful story n I loved n learned so much from it. Can’t thank u enough for sharing these videos to of us. It’s great a testimony. Can’t wait for episode 3. God bless all of u. ♥️😊
Wow, what an awesome and very vivid description of the Amish. I grew up Amish an am still somewhat, my wife doesn’t want to leave. But yes, knowing how to read High German is cool but doesn’t do any good if you don’t understand it. Had a guy reprimand me one time for reading English, I asked him who created the different languages? Stumped him!
Thank you for the respectful way you are sharing your families story. My Grandfather grew up Amish, and he left the Amish too: and, became an evangelist. I wish now I'd talked with him more about his growing up years and the pain of the struggle when he left. It's the same for everyone isn't it? Often when we study scripture, there comes conflict in organized religion. I was so touched that God cared enough about the cry of the heart he so specifically answered prayers of one seeking him repeatedly.
Wow!!! I'm from Indiana and no way could I know this unless you made this film. Thank you so much. Jesus was the thing the Amish would not believe in. The bible they will not read. He saved you! Praise the living God.
What a blessing to hear your stories of God’s leading in your lives. Whether we are plain or modern, may God be the center of our lives; and His love rule our hearts! Thank you.
Let’s pray for revelation and open spiritual eyes for those who really want to follow Jesus! Great respect for this family! Must have been so so difficult! True: if you remove the Shepherd, you need fences, rules and regulations...
It's simply amazing how controlling they were- trying to silence you? That is evil and Satan is LOVING this. You guys were missionaries to the Amish elders, really. Blessings to you.
I love your videos, Joseph. Your love and your family's love for the Amish is beautiful. To learn about what it means to be Amish and how diverse that association is has been a great blessing to me. May God bless you and your family in your ministry to the Amish communities.
Those loving memories that we hold close to our heart from our parents are the gifts of a live time❣️ How I wish our grandchildren could experience moments so precious...Our grandmother also was a great 📖 storyteller ❣️😇
I’m just discovering this series. I LOVE this family. So very sweet. I can’t imagine how hard it was to leave (or cause the bishop to silence you simply because you put Jesus over your customs, your extended family, and your way of life). The love and unity in the marriage (and the rest of the family), and the love for the Lord shines as a wonderful testimony. May God bless each one of you. ❤
This family did an amazing job sharing their experience with us about the Amish without being disrespectful to the Amish community. I love how they not only explained their reason(s) for leaving, but also the things they enjoyed!
Thank you Joseph for making these videos. I am a lifetime learner, and I’ve always been fascinated by the Amish life, but love that yours is much about the Bible!
Joseph your family is beautiful thank you for sharing this. My God bless you your wife and children and the rest of your family. This really touched me made me tear up a few times. Thank you for sharing your family stories I feel like I know you and your family through this.
"I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life." This is what the Gabors know...and why they are Heaven bound, and taking many with them! Thanks be to You, Lord Jesus Christ! BE FAITHFUL TO HIM..HE WILL BLESS YOU EVEN IN HARDSHIP! LOVE THIS..REBECCA and LESTER!
What a wonderful joy to hear how God drew His children to Himself... I'd love to meet Lester, his lovely wife and family. God bless ypu all, as you continue to serve Him...
Wow. This was such an eye opener to me. I have read everything I could get my hands on about the Amish because I was so amazed thinking they are so holy but after watching this has made me proud of my faith. I love the example of the sheep follow the shepherd and they are safe and they dont need the fence. I pondered that for a while and so amazing because If we follow Jesus we will be saved. Thank you for this series. Never in a million years did I ever think they did not back the bible and this was a eye opener for me.
Joseph, I really like your parents, especially your Mom. She reminds me of my mother so much. I broke away from the Catholic Church when I was 19. Thankfully, I read the Bible and began to realize the difference between the Word of God and the voices of the traditionalist.
Thank you for sharing your family’s story and giving us and insight to the Amish life. I thank God for your father’s ravenous hunger for Gods word and your mother’s bold faith. Indeed rules cannot keep us holy, only Jesus can. May we endeavour to be the sheep that know our Shepherd’s voice.
You are truly followers of Jesus as evidenced by your courage in standing even against your own family to listen to the voice of God and follow His instructions instead of man’s rituals and traditions. God bless you for so boldly sharing your testimonies.
Thank you so much for doing this film. I have thought that because I love God so much...that maybe I could show it to him by joining the Amish. We have all been made to believe that it's the Amish who are the most devout, the most pure, the most dedicated to God and the group who rejects the world the most. I am so thankful that I am saved and that you all are as well. God knows our hearts and knows we are HIS....❤
It is the same everywhere: people want to control the faith and the other person with the traditions and laws of man, not of God. The true seeker of truth reaches the place of revelation where he finds out knowledge beyond what can be explained even. Such a grace this man through his devotion to the word of God could understand and receive salvation. He would not have needed to change on the outside had he not been repelled by his people for no reason really. We need to learn all of the time and grow in terms of knowledge of God. There is great resistance against that, as it was also at the time of Jesus. God is so much greater than we are, how can we assume to know all there is to know about him at any given time?
God bless you and your parents for having the courage to turn your back on a tradition that didn’t follow the teachings of Jesus Christ 🙏🏻 Jesus Christ the only door to heaven 🙏🏻
You'll are truly a wonderful witness for Christ! God bless you! If you're still preaching & I lived near you I'd be in your church in a heart beat! Truly wonderful people!
I love ths story! Though I am not of your religion, it reminded me of so many of the same things that I have also been put through. Your choice to follow Jesus and his teachings made me feel like I was part of your family, because this is the same choice I have made. Thank you for staying strong. May God be with you and your family.
What a nice family. I'm happy for them that they were able to become true Believers of Jesus Christ.
"If you take the Shepard away from them, then you have to put up fences" wonderful.
So perfect, huh! 😊👍🏽😉
I live in Missouri about 30 miles from an amish community and when i talk to them they are a great and good hearted people but it seems they have no idea what true salvation is. Please pray God will send skilled gospel teachers to tell them about Gods salvation thru His grace and his love for them.
It sums it all up. Beautiful.
Love this!
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I loved your example of sheep following the Shephard. When we follow him He leads us to live like Him. We don't need fences, we need to walk closely with the Lord Jesus.
Amen💜🙏
Yes, amen! Praise God 👌🏻
Yes!
My spirit sang when I heard those words. Such truth. Thank you. May your family continue to be blessed as you walk with the LORD!
Very true - although we need to remember He has given us His "set of rules" to live by.
Joseph my name is Carlyn Bray, I am from Beebe, Arkansas. I worked at B-Mart Garden Center. I remember Your Mom & Dad and their beautiful baby girl. Your Mom was so sweet. She was quiet, and I wanted so badly to talk to her. Mr. Boyd (the owner)was helping your Dad. I didn't want to do anything that would go against the Amish ways. I was always paying attention to her baby girl, Ruth. Finally Your Mom spoke to me, she asked me my name & I asked her what her name was. I was just drawn to her. Being raised in a Christian family & the Baptist Church all of my life. I had people tell me to leave the Amish alone that they were a cult. I didn't believe that! Bro. Lester was so kind and Sister Rebecca was so sweet. Then one Saturday morning Your Mom came in & it was to say goodbye. She brought me a loaf of bread and said you all were moving. I felt like my world was falling apart. I always have thought of your Mom & Dad and wondered where you guys were. Then I couldn't believe it when I saw you on RUclips. I couldn't believe my eyes, I had finally found Your Mom and Dad again. It broke my heart when you all left Beebe. We became friends with another family Abraham & Elizabeth Yoder, they would come to our house. Bro. Yoder was not happy with things that were going on with their group. They knew Dad & Mom knew the Bible and Mom would answer their questions. Mom gave Bro. Yoder his first King James version of the Bible. He knew that if the elders of the Amish found out that they were coming to the house for Bible study they would get in trouble, so my Dad asked Bro. Yoder to help him rebuild our barn & make repairs on our house that a tornado had damaged. This gave them reason to be at our house. It makes me so happy to see you all again.
Your parents have such a sweet spirit. They are the perfect examples of Christians.
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I love this son's deep love and respect for his father. ❤️
Same! It's a beautiful thing to witness.
You poor souls,dont you realize that Love is the ultimate answer?
When we love all this becomes nonsense
There is nothing complicated about being a Christian!
I love how your dad has a smile on his face all the time. I love both of your parents, actually.
That would creep me out I mean sure smile and be nice but all the time? That seems fake no one is happy all the time.
As a born again Christian for 40yrs I was so touched by this beautiful history walk thru your parents lives. How precious is the love of our Lord.
1 of the many truths shared that resonated in my spirit was your mother's recounting of her conversation with a her sister about the sheep in the pen .... if the sheep are with the Shepherd ,they know His voice and follow Him, He meets their needs , it's only if the sheep don't have the Shepherd that they need fences to keep them from going astray. That is so powerful !!!!!
Also when your sister Ruth shared her understanding of Christ at Calvary .... it wasn't the physical pain of the Cross that was the hardest for Him to endure , it was the spiritual separation from His Father that caused Him such anguish.
I so would like the Christian church to return to teaching these deeply spiritual truths. There's nothing like the love of God to separate us from the evil of this world.
THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR THIS SERIES , I have found these 1st two so deeply encouraging. Many Blessings to you and yours in Jesus name. 🙏💞🙏💞🙏💞🙏💞
@@MrMagoo-rg8er Oh but they ARE! 😊👍🏽
If you can feel the love of Jesus, you would be smiling all the time too 😉
Nothing fake about it!
Blessings ✨
@@MrMagoo-rg8er You don't know Jesus....do you ?
sending Love ❤️...Midwestmom12...Are you single? ❤️😊
this is so amazing. i had no idea that the amish were more about being "amish" than following the bible. you are so lucky to have those beautiful people as your parents. my dad died when i was 7, and my mom is a drug addict. im 38 years old and have been walking around this world lost since my dad died. you are truly a blessed man to have theguidance of those two. the fact that they stood up for what they knew was right, in spite of the consequences is truly inspiring. i doubt you will see this, but if you do just know that this series has inspired me alot, to live my life by my own standards and not what others tell me is the right way. i wish i could talk to your dad, he seems like a man who would give great life advice
Hi Jesse, Don't know if you will read this seeing that you posted this 9 months ago. I pray you are doing well and hope you made it all the way through to the last one where it so eloquently answers all the questions and shows the difference between the Amish culture that has been passed down generationally and the faith that came down to this young man through his father and others who had gone before him as well. It's a beautiful ending, and I pray it is yours as well. I'm praying for you.
Hi Jesse, There is hope and freedom in Christ...... and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me. Psalm 50:15.
@@margiefennell3567 Sending Love ❤️...Are you single? ❤️😊
Hi Jesse im Amish and serve the lord daily all day long , 24/7 Sunday is special because its the lords day.
I don't know these people,
They seem loving, kind and gentle enough.
Ive run into trouble makers as well it seem we always settled our differences. But heres one rule i live by Proverbs 15:1 a soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievios word stir up anger.
It takes a lot of patience with some people.....what i would like to see is the father and son ......they desert the very people that needed deliverance......if theres something ive learned in my 40 plus years is this at times when you think its the person talking its in fact the demon talking, don't get me wrong they can be good church going people but there one area of thier personalities affected by a demon.on the other hand.
There content is well thought out and well played. The drama is what sells.
I haven't check the dash board lately, at one time RUclips paid $1.00 per thousand views. So if you have a million views thats a $1000.
Happy Happy Happy
@@samuelbrandenberger8876oh, forgot...isn't there a rule in Amish to not watch RUclips? :) Don't misunderstand me...I love you sir. And am praying for you and others who see this fantastic series that they are led to faith in Christ alone as their saving Grace.
I love that you tell the stories with love and show both the beauty and the weaknesses of the culture.
I agree
Yes you do this with respect and knowledge.
All cultures have weaknesses and beauty
@@belindacharpentier628 .Aye. Yet some times na always told both. 🌻
Correct
I am a Christian already but even so, Rebecca inspired me with her stories of how God is faithful in answering sincere prayers in a clear manner so that His will is understood.
Sending Love ❤️...Michele..Are you single? ❤️😊
Rebecca's faith in the answers she received to specific prayer, has encouraged me to hold on to the verses God brought to me.... in spite of how things look to the outside world. God bless ypu all...May your gentle testimony reach others for His Glory ... the Bible says, 'you shall find Me when you seek ME with all your heart." Jer 29:13 Lester sought, found and brought Christ to his family and many others.... Praise The Lord
After living among the Amish for 10 years this is the most accurate description I've ever heard.
You all need tobe takin out
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@@1JesusChrist1 Oh really ? " Judge not least you shall be judged" Said the LORD ! ( get it ? you nasty despicable heathen 🧐)
@@joycegraham8684 Sending Love ❤️...Are you single? ❤️💕
This was sooo interesting and heartbreaking at the same time. Heartbreaking for the Amish still stuck. My mouth literally dropped at the part where the bishop said they didn't care what the Bible said! I pray at least some seeds were planted that can't be denied.
Sending Love ❤️...Melissa...Are you single? ❤️😊
I love how simply the wife spoke with God. This is such an amazing documentary! May you and your family continue to be blessed as you continue to pursue Jesus!
Living in peace and in freedom with God and yourself is contrary to restrictions and harsh rules.
“GOTT IST MEIN HIRTE, MIR WIRD
NICHTS MANGELN”.
Paul, protestant, Switzerland
Sending Love ❤️...Ulianna...Are you single? ❤️😊
You’re mother is so endearing, she has so much joy emanating from her and you can tell her childhood was magical.
I grew up in the hood on section 8 housing in urban decay. Moving to the country has changed everything.
I was raised in a Mennonite family. I really enjoyed this series. Thank you for the effort you put into it's creation. You've done a lot right. Your parents have a beautiful story, and very inspiring. Particularly, I thought your mother's answer about not needing fences when the shepherd is with the sheep was brilliant, and seems to me to be the immediate inspiration of the Lord. She is a wise and remarkable woman.
Very very interesting. My heart goes out to these folks that are ruled by the law. Reminds me of how the Catholic Church was in the dark ages when regular people couldn’t read the Bible.
Absolutely! The ONLY reason u would NOT want a person 2 read is that u don't want them 2 know the TRUTH u r concealing from them! 🙏🏽
The 'dark age' is a myth.
I was so moved when she talked about going up the mountain to pray and coming back home and god answering that prayer. Brought me to tears and chills at the same time. God bless this family.
God always answers our prayers. Sometimes it's no and sometimes it's yes...but only in his perfect timing.
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Thank you for sharing your testimony. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through Him. He is the truth, and the Truth sets us free.
What a beautiful story! This needs to be a movie.... these people are so precious!
I disagree. If it were made into a movie, Hollywood would just wreck the beauty of it.
@@terrigaines1812 We actually have some beautiful Christian movie makers now ,who would not destroy this.
Why do you consider that everything must be made into a film? I recall one made in Hollywood many years ago. Sadly I don't recall the title.
@@carolempluckrose4188 because sadly its the way some people learn these days,through movies.....😁👍
@@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 Mel Gibson made The Passion of the Christ which I watched many times. It brought tears into my eyes
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.( Ephesians 2:8-9). Thank you for sharing your story. It was so touching!
They were just thinking. In one or two further forward-thinking generations the rest of the superstition will be shed ❤
Gotta love these 2 parents/grandparents
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This was an aewsome story. Your Mom and her stories of the power of prayer are amazing
Being a Muslim lady I like watching films about Amish in different parts of the word ,nice people you are Thanks for sharing your family decision
You can tell how much they love each other. They blush when they still talk about each other. I love it. They’re like teenagers to this day.
Sending Love ❤️...Diana...Are you single? ❤️😊
OM-GOODNESS.. I love this episode. I couldn’t stop smiling during the last ten minutes. How good is our GOD! Lester knocked and searched for the truth and the LORD opened the door and helped Lester and his wife find that path that they were to travel. PRAISE GOD.. I love this video so much. TY..
You didn't left Amish coultture. You left Amish rules , God is love and freedom to serve Him with your heart.
This should be on a HBO Special. I thought I understood the Amish to a certain point but WOW. This is really serious. Watching on my 42nd birthday.
Agree with you, also best wishes for your 42nd birthday, I Miss Biggie PAC.
In pop culture its the answer to all life's questions, 42 are also the Laws of Ma'at. (Egyptian goddess) Hope this is not too 'non-Christian'.
Maat is also Dutch for the German Messen, in English measure or mete.
There is so much to learn from different cultures. Study all and remember the good.
F*ck HBO!
I'd NOT be advocating HBO for anything as purely spiritual as this documentary of the gift of salvation thru Jesus the Christ.
Happy 42th birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I don't know you, but my wish for you is that you'll have a fantastic day with Love and Laughter from friends and family.
So wonderful to see the Lord is pulling His people out and protects them. Praise the Lord for His mercy🙏
Interesting how that "ruler" told your father; "that he didn't care what the Bible said. " Then later exhibited; when he couldn't get a vote passed to silence your father (per Amish guidelines; " that he didn't care what the Amish rules were either" - he simply wanted to rule.
Thanks for sharing this Amish journey. It's insightful to see how God had to remove obstacles of dependence and fear to get closer to the Graber family. Blessings
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When I first found and watched this series of documentaries about amish, I thought it was going to be very boring... I told myself what's so interesting?
After I watched a few minutes of the first episode, I became totally hooked on. I've seen a few other documentaries before Amish culture, but this one is amazing. I'm speechless....I loved it..
Jesus is THE WAY, THE TRUTH, and THE LIFE, no man comes to Father but by Him (Jesus); so glad you now know the truth. Joanne from Ontario
For you...maybe not for others
Praise the Lord you all found Jesus through Gods word .. aAmen God has a plan for all who follow him!
I never knew the struggles my Amish ancestors faced that led them to leave the church. God loves us all and he wants us to be happy.
God wants us saved, redeemed, set free by the blood of the Lamb.
I was born and raised in Iowa City , Iowa , there were Amish and Mennonites . They shopped at the grocery store at the corner by my house Circs ( 1955 ) My daddy would take us to a near by amish community to have dinner on a special occasion . We were seated all together at a large table and our food was served like at home . Large bowl , of food , platters of meat , lots of homemade bread , butter , and milk to drink . .It was awesome , and I will always remember it . I live in Oklahoma now and we have amish here the bale hay for others .
Your family’s faith touched, inspired and brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing your story. Yet another proof that God is in your family’s decision is that when you listen to them talk you want to be closer, more faithful to Him. (And your mother’s spunk is delightful!)
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Mom challenge me to search my Bible more. THANK YOU Mom
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What a wonderful story! I've always admired the Amish way of life, but didn't realize the inside conflicts they endured.. they decided to "Follow Jesus"! What a powerful message... I did not realize that so many Churches of the Amish did not preach the true story of Jesus saving us from our sins... Isn't that the most important part? Wow! We need more programs like this to open our eyes and hearts to other families struggles... Thank u for this and I'm looking forward to more...
1967:I was two living in the beautiful days of pure innocence and pure prayers
After watching part 1, I was intrigued. I got so emotional hearing your parents speak on being shunned. The blessing was their faith and standing on Gods words in the Bible......Amen
Thank you so much Joseph for sharing your family's story. Really blessed us. Yes, peace comes when we read the Scriptures and seek God with all our heart, mind, body and soul. Blessings from Northern Alberta, Canada!
The Bible makes the difference 🙌. Blessings
@@celestegayle3216 Amen!
What a wonderful testimony. God is so faithful. 🙌🏼
I'm so happy I came across these videos. I don't know any Amish, but it's so interesting to see the insider's point of views and the struggles of people's choices. God guided this family towards Him because Lester had such an amazing faith and tested the spirit. Now the entire family is so blessed. Beautiful story.
I LOVE THIS FAMILY!!! What great sense of humor they all have!!!
All glory only to God our Father who loves every one of his children. Only the grace of our Lord Jesus has the power to save and give everlasting life. I love your movies. They are profound and liberating from any form of religion. Christ is alive and saves. God bless you all.
Love this. The mother has such a warm aura about her. Simply beautiful.
Thanks for sharing - beautiful discovery that Who the Son sets free is free indeed !
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Me so much!! Your parents radiate love, humour, kindness and spirituality. They are lovely!!
The defining moment when she said we were following God, and it was exciting. Thank you for sharing, this just brings me closer to our lord. Praying for blessings on your families.
Following Jesus is like going against the world. No matter how big or small that world is, we must stand up to it and stand strong on the Word of God. I appreciate your family story and the courage you have to choose the right path. If it means to leave all the families and friends behind, we must follow the Lord. Remember Deuteronomy 6:5.
Love the mothers sheep fence and Sheppard analogy.... Beautiful!
I love what good memories your Mom has of childhood but that she also shared the saddest things too.
I rejoice, through Christ's mercy and grace, that you came to the knowledge of the truth! Hallelujah! 💕💕
I grew up with lots of Amish neighbors about an hour from where your mom grew up in Tomah and I knew they were strict. I was recently in Shipshewana for a horse show and was shocked by how liberal they were in comparison. I never realized how different each sect is and how hard it must be to keep up with the church’s demands.
When his mom talks about loving the sound of the horse and buggy it reminded me of going to the bog to collect turf in Ireland..it was our neighbour who used to go..so as a very small child I would race to be up in time to be on the wall and he would lift me up with what seemed like a huge hand and he would bring a cushion for me..he didn't want me in pain..like I was the first time I went along ..but cushion or not I loved it..going on old country roads with the trees meeting over the top of the road..a simple time..
What a sweet memory..... those of us who have been uprooted from places we thought would be ours forever have a choice - become bitter, or bless what was beautiful and good in our heritage, put the rest under the blood, and move on.
“Okay Lord, that was not your voice I just heard!” Haha 😂
Oh my! That was the best line! I want to meet this family. They are inspiring, comical, and right in so many ways.
Sending Love 💕...Are you single? 😊❤️
What wonderful people. I love how they had the courage to follow the Lord no matter how hard it was and that they were so blessed for doing it! GREAT family!
So glad you found the truth. We serve an awesome God who sets us free. For you are free indeed .
Praise God for ur parents. II was God reaching out to ur father to show him the truth. I’m so happy for him n ur mother. It was a beautiful story n I loved n learned so much from it. Can’t thank u enough for sharing these videos to of us. It’s great a testimony. Can’t wait for episode 3.
God bless all of u. ♥️😊
Wow, what an awesome and very vivid description of the Amish. I grew up Amish an am still somewhat, my wife doesn’t want to leave. But yes, knowing how to read High German is cool but doesn’t do any good if you don’t understand it. Had a guy reprimand me one time for reading English, I asked him who created the different languages? Stumped him!
Thank you for the respectful way you are sharing your families story. My Grandfather grew up Amish, and he left the Amish too: and, became an evangelist. I wish now I'd talked with him more about his growing up years and the pain of the struggle when he left. It's the same for everyone isn't it? Often when we study scripture, there comes conflict in organized religion. I was so touched that God cared enough about the cry of the heart he so specifically answered prayers of one seeking him repeatedly.
My favorite Amish documentary to date. Thank you for sharing your story. The Amish culture is beautiful in so many ways .
Sending Love ❤️...Are you single? ❤️😊
Joseph, has a very lovely way of talking, you just want him to keep talking. I love the Amish and their way of life.
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@Leslie Deneault
I agree with your first sentence but not your 2nd.
When the father said “God’s faithful” at the end....I’m not crying, it’s the onions
I cheered and I cried. Thank you so much for sharing your parents’ story. Truly moving ❤️
Wow!!! I'm from Indiana and no way could I know this unless you made this film. Thank you so much. Jesus was the thing the Amish would not believe in. The bible they will not read. He saved you! Praise the living God.
What a blessing to hear your stories of God’s leading in your lives. Whether we are plain or modern, may God be the center of our lives; and His love rule our hearts! Thank you.
Saved by Grace through Faith in our Lord Jesus! ❤️
Jesus wins over tradition, wonderful story!
How precious you all are and how pleased the Lord is of you all!
Let’s pray for revelation and open spiritual eyes for those who really want to follow Jesus! Great respect for this family! Must have been so so difficult! True: if you remove the Shepherd, you need fences, rules and regulations...
I’m loving these documentaries! So good! What a wonderful testimony to Gods faithfulness!
It's simply amazing how controlling they were- trying to silence you? That is evil and Satan is LOVING this. You guys were missionaries to the Amish elders, really. Blessings to you.
I loved to hear your story. Thank you and God bless you all! From a Christian in Brazil!
I am loving this. I'm from Lancaster PA, lots of Amish and I love seeing more of what there life is really like.
I love your videos, Joseph. Your love and your family's love for the Amish is beautiful. To learn about what it means to be Amish and how diverse that association is has been a great blessing to me. May God bless you and your family in your ministry to the Amish communities.
Praise GOD for His Spirit! WE WILL NEVER BE SILENT!!!!
There was a great movement of the Holy Spirit starting in the 70's and this is a wonderful testimony of God' leading by His love.
Those loving memories that we hold close to our heart from our parents are the gifts of a live time❣️
How I wish our grandchildren could experience moments so precious...Our grandmother also was a great 📖 storyteller ❣️😇
I’m just discovering this series. I LOVE this family. So very sweet. I can’t imagine how hard it was to leave (or cause the bishop to silence you simply because you put Jesus over your customs, your extended family, and your way of life). The love and unity in the marriage (and the rest of the family), and the love for the Lord shines as a wonderful testimony. May God bless each one of you. ❤
What an inspiring story, your family walks hand in hand with the Lord without needing fences!
I understand the perspective of the story teller but I can't help but love the amish
Iam so blessed to have watched true spirit filled brothers and sissters, may you all be blessed in all things
This family did an amazing job sharing their experience with us about the Amish without being disrespectful to the Amish community. I love how they not only explained their reason(s) for leaving, but also the things they enjoyed!
What a wonderful salvation story! I love this family and I’m so sorry the pain was so hard. God bless you and your family!
Sending Love ❤️...Rhonda...Are you single? ❤️😊
@@nickadams1519 no, happily married! ❤️
Thank you Joseph for making these videos. I am a lifetime learner, and I’ve always been fascinated by the Amish life, but love that yours is much about the Bible!
Joseph your family is beautiful thank you for sharing this. My God bless you your wife and children and the rest of your family. This really touched me made me tear up a few times. Thank you for sharing your family stories I feel like I know you and your family through this.
"I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life." This is what the Gabors know...and why they are Heaven bound, and taking many with them!
Thanks be to You, Lord Jesus Christ!
BE FAITHFUL TO HIM..HE WILL BLESS YOU EVEN IN HARDSHIP! LOVE THIS..REBECCA and LESTER!
"My sheep know my voice"
Amen!
like sheep to the slaughter, you follow your shepherd
What a wonderful joy to hear how God drew His children to Himself... I'd love to meet Lester, his lovely wife and family. God bless ypu all, as you continue to serve Him...
I love this series! Can't wait to watch the next episode. You are a very talented film maker, Joseph!
Wow. This was such an eye opener to me. I have read everything I could get my hands on about the Amish because I was so amazed thinking they are so holy but after watching this has made me proud of my faith. I love the example of the sheep follow the shepherd and they are safe and they dont need the fence. I pondered that for a while and so amazing because If we follow Jesus we will be saved. Thank you for this series. Never in a million years did I ever think they did not back the bible and this was a eye opener for me.
Joseph, I really like your parents, especially your Mom. She reminds me of my mother so much. I broke away from the Catholic Church when I was 19. Thankfully, I read the Bible and began to realize the difference between the Word of God and the voices of the traditionalist.
I love this family..following jesus over following tradition.
Thank you for sharing your family’s story and giving us and insight to the Amish life. I thank God for your father’s ravenous hunger for Gods word and your mother’s bold faith. Indeed rules cannot keep us holy, only Jesus can. May we endeavour to be the sheep that know our Shepherd’s voice.
You are truly followers of Jesus as evidenced by your courage in standing even against your own family to listen to the voice of God and follow His instructions instead of man’s rituals and traditions. God bless you for so boldly sharing your testimonies.
Thank you so much for doing this film. I have thought that because I love God so much...that maybe I could show it to him by joining the Amish. We have all been made to believe that it's the Amish who are the most devout, the most pure, the most dedicated to God and the group who rejects the world the most. I am so thankful that I am saved and that you all are as well. God knows our hearts and knows we are HIS....❤
One of the most beautiful things I've watched on the internet!!!
It is the same everywhere: people want to control the faith and the other person with the traditions and laws of man, not of God. The true seeker of truth reaches the place of revelation where he finds out knowledge beyond what can be explained even. Such a grace this man through his devotion to the word of God could understand and receive salvation. He would not have needed to change on the outside had he not been repelled by his people for no reason really. We need to learn all of the time and grow in terms of knowledge of God. There is great resistance against that, as it was also at the time of Jesus. God is so much greater than we are, how can we assume to know all there is to know about him at any given time?
God bless you and your parents for having the courage to turn your back on a tradition that didn’t follow the teachings of Jesus Christ 🙏🏻 Jesus Christ the only door to heaven 🙏🏻
“If you take the shepherd away from them then they need fences “ That is such a beautiful profound thought.
You'll are truly a wonderful witness for Christ! God bless you! If you're still preaching & I lived near you I'd be in your church in a heart beat! Truly wonderful people!
I love ths story! Though I am not of your religion, it reminded me of so many of the same things that I have also been put through. Your choice to follow Jesus and his teachings made me feel like I was part of your family, because this is the same choice I have made. Thank you for staying strong. May God be with you and your family.
Amen... this 2nd documentary brought me to tears.
Praise the Lord for His Grace and Salvation through Jesus Christ!
this is a wonderful series with a wonderful host. i really like his warm and conversational style. very nice!
@pryncess-abledbyGod6was
His parents seem really special..... I would love to know his mother!
What a beautiful testimony for Christ. Thankyou for sharing.