The Art of Slow Christian Living I Traditional Homemaking
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I am so excited to introduce a new series I have been asked about, one about my lifestyle. I honestly don't feel my family lives a "unique" or "special" lifestyle, but I am slowly realizing how we secular many households have become, especially with technology. I pray that in my video you hear the Word of God, and really look into the way you are living.
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I am so late to the game. I am 33 just discovered God and living in a country where homeschooling is not allowed. My oldest is already 9 and doesn’t understand the change in me, doesn’t want to hear about God or Bible. My younger two are 4 and 1 so I need to take action right away. At least I am SAHM and wife and doing my chores proudly and well to please our heavenly Father 🙏
I have read what you wrote here...may I make a small suggestion to you? Pray 🙏 and ask Jesus to help you 🙏
Tell him everything that concerns you he will help you. He loves ❤️ you!
@@user-zk9nf6ki3k thank you sister ❤️
it’s never ever ever too late. ❤️ keep sharing things with your children, the Bible says the Word does not return void, which means your children WILL remember what you teach and show them about God. it’s never too late! welcome welcome welcome! ❤️
How wonderful! Give it time. St. Augustine's mother, Monica, followed him around as an adult praying for him and it took years for him to come to the faitb. Your 9 year may not understand now, but don't give up or lose hope. You're doing awesome. ❤️ Sometimes, it just takes time.
Thank you sisters for your love and support 😭❤️
Dear Kelsey. I am a traditional catholic mom from Germany. I enjoy listen to you while homemaking. ❤
Such a great video Kelsey! I definitely agree. ❤️ May God continue to bless you and your family abundantly for His glory. 💜
My heart yearns for the simplicity you describe - eschewing the world with its politics, consumerism and cultural chaos. How much peace and grace your family is living in! Bless you for sharing a piece of it with us.
I am glad you and your husband are taking your responsibility to your children seriously. There's so much smut and garbage in the schools. I am so glad my daughter is out.
Yes! I loved public school growing up, but I can't believe how much it's changed since then.
Beautiful flower arrangements! Thank you for the reminder to invest more time into reading the Bible with my children and growing our faith. Their eternal life needs to be my top priority 🙏
This is one of the most lovely and nourishing vids I’ve seen in a long time. 💗
So glad that you addressed media in your message. You are so right. May God bless you and your efforts as parents.
I am so glad I found your Channel.🤗 I come away feeling Refreshed!! You and your Husband are doing a GREAT job!! 😊. My Husband and I, do Our Bible Reading every morning and spend time in Prayer. Such a important thing to do as a Couple! 🙏. We have been trying to be cautious of what we allow in Our Home! Especially, with the Entertainment on TV. You Inspire me to Keep going and Growing! Thank you for your Obedience and Encouraging Others! God Bless your Family 💕🙏.
very beautifully stated. We honor most of these too. This is beautiful if both spouses are on the same page, faith wise. This can be a struggle in our home as my husband does not share many of these ideals - often we are in agreement about the "rule", but not the intention behind it. This is why it is so important to make sure you are yoking yourself to a believer.
knowing what I know now, as an older woman, I would have completely removed tv from my kids' lives. it was never a huge focus in our home, as I was raised in home without a tv-centered mindset. But even the little bit we DID allow them to watch, I would not do again. I would often think they were watching something that was ok, but hear astounding things! this happened a couple of times when going to the movies - I would be taken by surprise by something in CHILDREN'S movie that would make me cringe. We stopped going to the movies all together after zootopia. Another thing i wish I could do is 'less toys'. We didn't buy many, but we seemed to get everyone else' clean outs & birthday parties, I would not do them again either. It fed into a lot of consumerism in our early years that caused discontent.
WE root ourselves in the seasonal cycle of farm life & weather - "To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven" And we take time to visit with our neighbors/friends/family - focusing more on the people that live within arm's reach than those we only see once in awhile or live very far away.
We forbade our kids from having cell phones until they could pay for them (18 for our older daughter & 17 for our younger) and NO tik tok, facebook, instagram, etc....are allowed in the house. And we inspired our kids to cultivate HOBBIES! So many kids these days lack meaningful hobbies like sewing, drawing, writing, reading, hunting/fishing, etc...
Yes to all of this! Yes, it is definitely a struggle if faith is not aligned. My husband and I didn't align for 8 years, so it's more recent. Thanks for sharing, I'm with you on TV.
What a blessing you are! The love pours out of you even through videos ❤❤❤
I love that your dog tried to help you dress your baby to go out...
Thank you for being a living example for the Lord ❤
I finally was able to listen in. Thank you for the reminders we all need to hear.
Beautiful! Thank you!
Just found your channel and absolutely love it.❤❤❤❤
Thank you. I needed to hear this.
Thank you so much for this! I really love what you shared and desire to slow down a bit! Im grateful for the inspiration.
Amen! I completely agree, are relationship with God and taking time daily to grow in it is crucial. Thank you for your example and witness. The set apart life is something we are activly cultivating as well. It's so peaceful too. C
Set apart life, I like that lingo better. 😆😁 You go girl! That gives me the mental image that, as Christians, we aren't supposed to blend in to the secular world. Love it!
So true! I meant to tell you we tried your 9ne pot beef dish I topped it w cornbread. It was delicious!
I really enjoyed this video and it is very helpful. ❤
It's such a blessing to live on a farm.. ❤ i really enjoy watching your videos.. thank you.
I'm so glad I found your channel Than you for sharing God bless you 🙏 ❤️
What a life to aspire too. Bless you
What a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing your life with your family. You are so encouraging and such a sweet heart. God bless you dear...Sherri-Idaho
May God Bless you and your family
Thank You so much !!
Amen..to finding God...😊
Oh Kelsey I Love your videos….any tips or activities to teach toddlers about Jesus? ❤. This video was SO encouraging thank you❤
Ooo this is a good question. Honestly, books. My toddler loves flip or interactive books. Just a children's Bible. All of my kids know Jesus pretty much by reading to them. We also like "Lukas Story Teller" from formed.org.
@@faithfulacresfarmhousethank you 💖
I am an older woman and LOVE listening to and watching your videos. I am SO proud of you and thankful for your life in the Lord. You are setting a wonderful example for other people, not just other young mothers. Your life is built on a firm foundation in Christ and the Word and you are so lovely to share all you do ❤ You are very blessed and a huge blessing to others, of all ages 😍
I love this video! I’ve been trying to let go of secular music. And this is inspiring me to. I need to be careful what I let in my five senses.
Blessings and peace to your family 🙏🏾
It's so hard! I was very much a "pop" or top music person, but once I finally stopped (which was hard), I didn't get the desire to go back.
@@faithfulacresfarmhouse I only stopped 1 month ago. It could only happen with prayer and fasting. Some things can only come out with that. Thanks to God for taking the desire away. He’s now replaced it with much edifying music. Amen 🙏🏾
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Thank you very much for these helpful rules.
I'd be interested to hear a little bit more about how you combine the principle of separation from government (you said you don't put your trust in it) and this Bible verse: "Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God."
Romans 13:1
Because my husband and I often have arguments about our Ukrainian government, and I'm already starting to think about how to teach my daughter about this topic in the context of biblical principles.
Yes! That is a great question. We believe that we are called to be subject and follow authority, unless it causes you to sin (as with anything). We follow laws, accept decisions (even when we don't agree), but what I was saying specifically is if I'm told "$ amount of tax dollars are going to ...." or "them telling us this pesticide is safe" (just examples), we are not going to just trust them and take every word as truth. I believe there is a lot of corruption. I can respect and follow the laws set, but I don't have to believe everything they say to media or for votes. Does that makes sense? It's hard when teaching children. We are still called to keep the governmental laws and pay taxes, but we don't have to agree with everything said and every law they want to pass.
Thank you for the answer! It is such a great art of teaching difficult topics to kids. God bless you ☺️
I struggle with wanting to please the lord, but having a struggle loving family members while trying to be Christian. I come from an abusive childhood, physical, mental, verbal. My childhood was very dysfunctional. I carry so much sadness heartache and baggage into my adult life. My mother pretty much abandoned my brother and I as kids, choosing a very deceitful, wicked life over her children. Raised by our grandparents, we grew up with love , caring, joyus and faithful extended family. My mom barely spoke to us or other family members and we basically grew up without her in our lives. Every time I tried to have a relationship with her, it was toxic , damaging and unhealthy. Now she is in later years and I struggle to want to love and accept this person into my life . hundreds of times in my life I have tried to be her daughter, but because of the estrangement, her lack of mothering, and her evil ways, I cannot feel closeness, love or even any connection whatsoever to her. How does God view this. I struggle with this my entire life. What do I do . does God want me to be continually hurt and abused by this person.? I want to serve God and live by his principles, but how do I do that when I feel no love or connection to a heartless, abusive , evil parent.
I can't speak for God, but I do know He tells us to forgive. I'm so sorry you have gone through such a traumatic childhood, and so much continued hurt. Not that you have to answer me, rather yourself, is she sorry? Does she want a relationship with you now and wants to be different? It is so SO much easier said than done, but just continue to pray God will give your heart peace and soften it enough to where you are able to forgive. On the other side, you by no means have to continue to have a relationship with her, or "be her daughter". Set boundaries if boundaries need set, and protect yourself and your family. We are called to forgive, but you have no spiritual obligation (in my opinion) to continue to have a relationship with her if she isn't a safe person. And if she doesn't help your spiritual journey, I would continue to live as Christ lived (the best you can), be an example for her, and just let it be. There are natural consequences for our sinful actions. This could be one of hers. I will pray for you. I'm sure this is very difficult.
Do you use commentary at all during Bible study? I’m trying to figure out if it’s something that will benefit me at all! God bless!
I use the Word on Fire Bible and, which does have commentary throughout, but not for every chapter and verse. I also use the Ascension Bible App, which includes commentary on certain teachings and verses, but no, I don't read Scripture and directly look for commentary on what I read. In my personal opinion (take with a grain of salt), read and let the Holy Spirit move within you, and if you get stuck or are confused, seek commentary. You could also read the chapter or book first, then go back through with commentary.
Wondering what your thoughts and feelings are about magic in kids movies and cartoons.
Can you make a list of your favorite shows/movies without nudity? This is becoming increasingly difficult.
Oh goodness. My husband and I went from watch TV every night throughout our marriage to watching something like once a month the past 2 years. We love Parks and Rec, but there are so few shows and movies without nudity. We like war movies (which is definitely an acquired taste).
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She suggests some shows. Clean ones we've watched are Law and Order SVU, Psych, Blue Bloods, The Office, The Right Stuff, I'll have to think
@@faithfulacresfarmhouse thank you!