Get to Know Me ~ Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
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- Answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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Absolutely the most inspirational Christian, homesteading family blog I have ever seen. Thank you for putting yourself out there. I support and respect you for standing.
There will always be naysayers.
Anyone that tells you that you are forsaking the assembly has *clearly demonstrated* they don't know the biblical history of house churches, which btw is abundant in the Bible and shows they've not read it. Your faith and how you or anyone chooses to practice is up to you. Let your heart be light and the joy of God sing through your actions. GBY and your wonderful family. 🙏❤️🙏
MLP I agree a thousandfold. They are not forsaking by doing homechurch. Where 2 gather in my name.... People can't see past themselves sometimes to see that their exact way of church isn't the only way of fellowship
Where there are two in worship of me, there I will be
I don't have a faith but even I know you don't have to go to church to have faith. Jessica, my heart breaks for you, for how your faith community has treated you and your family.
@@rebeccasundberg4092 I totally agree. It’s very easy for people to look down on others for differences. While I don’t agree with her faith, I admire her for living hers.
@@amyhaggerty1 absolutely!
I just want to say, I am not religious at all but you clearly are making the choices that are best for your family. Don’t worry about other people and do what’s best for you all. Sending so much love! ❤
MATTHEW 18:20 KJV "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
my husband was raised partially in a home church setting- he was one of 12 children and most churches didn’t welcome such a large family with 10 rambunctious boys with open arms, so his father started a home church.... he would then later become the pastor of the family church and buy a building in which we still worship as a family in today even after his fathers passing.
Don’t let people’s ideas of what “church” should be discourage you. We are the church- not the building we sit in. I also live in Ohio, homeschool my children on a small homestead, and you are an encouragement to me as I watch you daily. Keep it up mama you are doing great.
This is encouraging. Thank you ❤️
Thank you for sharing! 💕
As a Muslim I think you guys are doing a great job both with your religious obligations, home schooling, and your everyday life. I enjoy your videos very much.
Concerning your head covering, as a Muslim woman I do cover but I do so because I wish too not because I am forced. My husband passed away 15 years ago and I still cover because I feel it is such a small thing I can do to remember God and so easy. I think everyone must feel and practice their religious beliefs in a way that makes them at peace.
Dear Jackie, as a Christian we are not relgious but rather we have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ who is alive and who says He loves us and shows us. He died for our sins and Is Gods begotton Son, perfect, He rose from the grave on the 3rd days. He paid the price for our sins, so we can be redeemed. He is coming back again soon in the sky, every eye will see Him. I have a close relationship with Jesus. Hes not just a God in the sky but my Savior .
Dear Jackie, Amen to what Stone the Crows wrote. Salvation is a gift from God. Jesus Christ was not only prophet but Bible teaches Jesus was God manifest in the flesh and that he died on the cross for OUR sins and that if we believe in Him we will not die but have everlasting life.
Jackie , thank you for your comment. Putting that out there with this audience is brave. But your 16 likes vs. two comments is telling and encouraging. God bless you in your own journey.
Beautiful, thank you for sharing 🙏🏼🤍
Blessings to u so sorry for ur loss but u seem strong and spirited. Be well 🤍🕊
I was crying right along with you when you were talking about your son’s food allergies. I have had anaphylactic food allergies all my life, I’m now a grown woman with children of my own. I pray that God blesses you and your family. Your son is blessed to have a mother and father and family that cares so much for him and makes sure he is safe.
I am so sorry to hear you have allergies too. It's such a tough burden to bear!
What an inspiring story of faith and love. I think your lifestyle and choices raising your family is very admirable. God bless you and yours.
I enjoy your channel!
What a beautiful girl you are, Jessica. You handled these often intrusive, audacious questions with Grace and Patience. Your children rise up and call you Blessed, as do MANY of us out here.
This is breaking my heart! You are so precious and so transparent and it breaks my heart that you have to explain (or defend) any of these very personal life choices. People love to judge, but you answer only to Jesus. Bless your darling heart! I appreciate you so much and love your channel as well as your family. 🥰
I am grateful that the Lord lead me to your stories. They are a blessing. Thank you for so generously sharing! May the Lord Richly bless you and your family!
Your family's story is a perfectly beautiful example of how God uses all things for the good of those who love Him. 💕
I can't even imagine how hard that would be for your son to avoid everything. And you deciding to home church is not living in fear. It's called protecting your child from harm. And you should be getting respect for that and not ridicule. You did good.
Hi Jessica and family, dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
we are from Germany and I translated your video to my wife (she understands/speaks no English): so awesome! She was watching your channel for some time already and just learned and studied from viewing/watching. She was so happy to hear you also love Christ, as we do also as family over here in Germany. We do a lot of similar stuff with food and garden and all of that. My wife learned all by herself via videos, books, blogs and from trying, and I as a man also to the handcraft, woodwork and technical stuff as well. It's a blessing! Keep up the good work and be all blessed richly in Christ who provides for us all in His sovereignity!
Danke ❤️
Oh dear. I am crying watching this, I can’t imagine being in your situation. I don’t know what plans God has for you but I do know that you are a light and an inspiration for me.
I was crying too... She's SUCH a Blessing and a Beautiful person 🙏🙏🙏
What she said
Oh my! Touched my heart and made me cry. It’s obvious you are leaning on Jesus. I think of Psalm 91. He is our refuge. God Bless you and your family. 💕🙏❤️🙏
A very well grounded woman, at peace with herself and her Lord
Gabriel's allergies sound TERRIFYING. I am so sorry. I first became aware of severe allergies when I read the book, "Don't Kill the Birthday Girl". It was a real eye-opener. These allergies are nothing to fool around with.
I absolutely agree 100% with your decision to homeschool. Of course...I've been homeschooling for 25+ years, so I'm a bit biased...😁
Your testimony is such an encouragement to me. My daughter, Selah, was born with a rare disease which requires a liver and kidney transplant. Her medical needs made our lives very different from those around us. We chose/were led to homeschool and home church to protect her from illness, but quickly learned that there were benefits from a faith standpoint for homeschooling and intimate family worship (with others when possible). Sometimes, there has been judgment from others (and tears of doubt on our part wondering if we're are doing it all wrong)...Sometimes it can feel like we are isolating ourselves, but the truth is that we are protecting our daughter from harm. We are learning to trust God's will in our life, and ultimately God is blessing us and growing us spiritually because of Selah's condition. God has used your testimony to encourage me to continue seeking Him for our family. Thank you!
Dear Jessica: You are such a great example for Mothers. Keep up the great job.
You are a precious sister in Christ. Thank you for sharing your life.
I agree with all the decisions you and Adam have made.
The Lord bless you and your family richly.
Your honesty, your emotion, your love for your children - it all brought tears to my eyes. You do not need anyone’s approval for the beautiful path you’ve chosen for your family. Thank you for sharing and for being so vulnerable.
Holy cow....In my humble opinion - you're all good! Home church is great and whomever says you're not believing in faith I think they're missing the point. We've got good sense (hopefully) that God gave us to make appropriate decisions to protect your family too. Stay well! And thank you for sharing your life.
And I've never noticed your face being anything but perfect :)
I LOVE that daddy leads his family in learning Who God is and in worship to Him!!! This is going to be sooooo good for your children. As a children’s minister’s kid I’ve seen first hand that you can teach all the things at church but parents that are engaged followers of Jesus who are teaching at home can make a bigger impact in their child’s life.
There is nothing I can add that hasn't already been said by others in the comments. I can only say, God Bless your family, thank you for sharing as it is indeed an inspiration for me to live a more reflective life.
I home schooled our two for two reasons. I dislike the culture of public schools and also, we lived on a boat.
Holly now has a PhD and Christopher an MA.
I am nothing special, just a dad.
The church and our family are the anchor of our lives.
Both Jan and I are amazed by your channel and see so many similarities in the way you live.
My daughter and husband have decided to home school their 9 yr old. They also want a Christ centered learning experience for her. I have told her how much I respect you and your family and find you very inspiring in so many ways! Blessings and prayers for all families finding their way to educate at home!
I’m having a problem the various people you know or don’t, that feel they have a right to question how and why you do what you do and live the way you live. As long as it doesn’t harm anyone , what you do should be your decision and no one else’s. The safety and happiness of your family is what should matter and folks should worry about themselves. You have a lot on your plate and I wish peace and love to your family.
This video is such a blessing for me. I identify myself with the way you dress, are raising your children and your faith.
I'm starting my journey on homeschooling and homesteading. It's something the Holy Spirit has been promoting me to do. Still praying for the Holy Spirit guide me and my husband in the things we need to do.
God bless you and your beautiful family.
I just have to tell you how very much I have enjoyed your testimony. You don’t judge anyone, I can see that. I’m so glad I found this channel
Oh sweet mama. I cried when you cried. God chose you out of everyone to be their mom. He knew you would take exceptional care of Gabe. Stand firm on your decisions because the holy spirit leads you in a things!
How scary that has been for you to see your son go through all those things. So thankful that you know the Lord and that you all listen and allow Him to guide your family. The reason you “home church” as you call it makes sense. Of course you may miss out on certain teachings, but if Adam is listening to the Lord, He will guide him in how to teach your family. Thank you for sharing your heart and life with us. I have learned so much from you already. I don’t have animals or really Homestead but I do can, cook & preserve food for my family.
As a Christian myself I feel that doing home church is wonderful. My family and I stopped going to church years ago for other reasons and now we worship our Lord from our home as well. We are the temple of God and it doesn’t make any difference where we worship him just as long as we do and keep him first in our lives. Blessings to you and your family!! Cindy
Jessica, I am relatively new to your channel and have just started learning to can and make my own bread. My own children are grown! I have 12 grandchildren! (So that kind of gives away my age!) I am so humbled by your honesty and emotion. I lost my oldest son 5 1/2 years ago to a brain aneurysm. He was 28. I think it is an honor for you to allow us to see this part of your life and your emotions are very heart felt! I definitely enjoyed your story and wish I had begun my homesteading journey so much earlier in my life! My prayers are with you and remember, there is nothing too hard for God to handle! He is the only reason I am still on this earth! He has helped me through my sons death and so much more the last 5 years! Whatever God brings you to, He will bring you through! My favorite verse is Psalms 37:4. Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart! I researched that verse. For you to "delight" in God, you have to have a relationship with Him! When you have a relationship with God, your life changes. Your desires turn into the desires He has had for your life all along! Your desires become His desires! You learn to want what He has already given you! You thirst for Him! Thank you again for sharing yourself, even when you feel vulnerable! Btw, your kids are all beautiful! I admire the way you and your husband are raising them! Hugs!
Chocolate Lover, I have read many comments but I must respond to yours. You are an encouragement indeed. My condolences to you over the lost of your son. I too have experienced the lost of loved ones and I know it is very painful. I thank God for your faith in Him. As children of God, He comforts us in our sorrows and we trust Him because we know that He works all things out for our good. We have a hope and future in Him. By God's grace and mercies, we will continue to fight the good fight and run the race to the end in Jesus. We will meet our loved ones again one day in Heaven. God bless you woman of God.🙏🤗❤
@@shirleylou6085 Thank you so much! Yes! God is our only hope! I have lost 10 people in my family within 4 and a half years' time, not including cousins, extended family and friends. My sister passed one year and one day before my son (almost 7 years ago now). Then, my son passed almost 6 years ago now. Then came the rest of the family: nephew, aunts, uncles, and my sweet mama passed 2 1/2 years ago. I said all that to say: Grief can be horrible, but we must remember God is our hope! I thank God for supplying all my needs and bringing me through the darkest times of my life. Without Him, I am nothing! And I know it! With God, all things are possible! I can face anything thrown at me and I know God will protect me. I may die on this earth but I know I will wake up in heaven! I can't wait to see my family again! Please, pray for the rest of my family! Thank you for everything you said above! It blesses me immensely! What keeps me going? Knowing God is always with me and knowing I do have a relationship with Him! I pray several times a day and keep a conversation with Him. God knows my deepest secrets and my fears. He calms me when I need Him and He comforts me in my grief. I pray people know my God and have a relationship with Him, not just a religion. It changes your life! God bless you too! Hugs!
@@forgiven149 Amen. God has our backs at all times. Hugs🙏❤
I came to your site from Becky at Homestead Acre. I too have severe allergies and it is difficult when you cannot be a part of everything everyone else is doing.. Your faith is awesome. You are an inspiration!
Watching this is such a blessing. Gabriel was set apart to create a path for your family to remove themselves from the busy and fast paced world we are all stuck in. I commend you for your courage to talk to everyone about your choices and I am thrilled that you stand so firmly. Your husband is leading his family under the loving guidance of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father, let the naysayers fall on deaf ears. 💕
I am a born again Christian and bless you!!!! I live in Nova Scotia. I love fashion and makeup but I also love so many things that you do. I quilt,knit, spin wool, bake,and cook from healthy whole foods.I have 4 daughters and they are all grown up, educated and on their own. The scripture says "where two or three are gathered". You are beautiful on the inside and out!!
God bless you greatly! You are giving your family such a precious and sturdy foundation! You are a wonderful inspiration to so many, me included. I’m 72 and have been down the homeschooling road. I wouldn’t trade it for a million bucks!
My gosh, Jessica. I laughed and cried right along with you and absolutely loved hearing about all the topics you covered. I wish I could give you a big hug and have tea with you! I think we would be great friends 😊 God bless you and your precious family! You are having more of an impact than you could ever imagine by sharing your life here - the Lord has definitely used your influence in my own personal life. I’m so grateful!
I like the way you talk about your experiences with grace and without judgment. I almost cried hearing how much your (not so little anymore) son suffered in church... and I'm sorry you and your family has been judged so much.
This was a wonderful way of getting to know you and your family! Thank you for being so open and honest about these issues. You are such an encouragement an inspiration to me. Your devotion and love for your husband and children is absolutely beautiful to see. God bless you and your family.
I an a single Muslim man who lives in the city but I connected with you in so many levels and I enjoy your videos a lot Gabe is very lucky to have u as a mother .love and respect from algeria 🇩🇿
We have had many similar experiences😊. I have 8 children now, 40 years old, married 16 years, oldest son ( 15) has food allergies, waited 10 years to get to a property to have a garden, chickens and our country place that God has blessed us with. We homeschool, and when we moved to our current home we Made the decision to home church so that we can keep sabbath on the sabbath, and commanded feast days, and Torah. I changed my dress, but gave experienced ticks climbing my legs😬. Bless you and your beautiful family!
This is the most beautiful, heart warming video I have every watched. You are doing a fantastic job and just continue listening to your heart and GOD!!!! God bless you and your family.
Thank you so much for sharing! I love to hear about your family and your convictions. May God bless you!
I love listening to you and all your stories. God’s blessings on your dear family
You have a Momma’s heart for your children. Don’t apologize for that, it’s precious.
Really enjoyed learning more about you and your family as a new subscriber! God bless the wonderful work you do raising (and feeding!) eternal souls!
You and your family have such a peace about you all- love watching. 💙
I am Anglican. (Episcopalian) You are doing the right thing for Gabriel. People who try to make you feel you must go to their building to worship obviously don't know that the first 'Churches' were in caves, and then houses. I do personally go to a church building, but my children are all adults so there is no fear of allergies. You are a wonderful mom, don't ever let people lead you to doubt. We had a 15acre place in beautiful Nova Scotia when our children were young and we all often say now, that's the time when we were happiest. My husband of 52 years (yes we married young) died in faith and I now am in an apartment in Ontario where all of our children are. But at 75 I still do some canning and still lots of baking. Even thought my children have my recipes, they still want their favorite's made by me. .they say its just not the same when they make it! Blessings to you and your family from me here in North Bay.
I so appreciate you sharing your families story! It gives those of us that are still in the process HOPE ❤️. Thank you for your transparency and your willingness to share your lives with us! Blessings upon Blessings for you and yours always 🙏🏽
Thank you for sharing your family with us. You have blessed me and have blessed my family in turn! 💕
Thank you for sharing so openly! 💜
Great video. I'm a newer subscriber but I'm happy I found you. Your family is a great inspiration ❤
I was so inspired by your whole story. I have always believed I should have been a homesteaders, but I never had the opportunity. I did teach myself to sew, garden, and store food, but never had the space to raise animals for food. I'm in my 70s now soon. I also loved your testimony, I'm LDS, and am so inspired by you. Thankyou for sharing.
You family and story is truly a inspiration. I really enjoyed this video as well as all others. I homeschool as well and would love to have a homestead one day until then I will continue to do all I can here. God bless you and your family! Thank you for sharing you life and family story!
Here I go again commenting when I usually do not. You are so brave and a wonderful lady! Never ever think you are doing anything but amazing amazing things for your family. This video really was an eye opener to what your son and family have been through. I agree that the allergy was a blessing. You have a beautiful life and family. You are so inspirational to me. Love the videos
Mother Earth News magazine, is great. My friend bought a subscription awhile back for me. Love it, Worth every penny.
You have blessed my heart today, just watching your video on your family, faith and beliefs has honestly humbled me. I enjoy your videos, seeing hope the kids help you in the kitchen is amazing. I am glad I came across your channel several months ago I have learned so much about making things I would never have dreamed of. Like baby wipes, hand soap, or using oils from a cow to make lotion. These are things I believe we ask need to learn right now. Especially with the west things are going in our country we are going to need to know these things. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you for sharing more about you and your family! I am new to your channel (came from Living Traditions during the Every Bit Counts Challenge), and in general, just enjoy learning about people, and listening to their back stories.
Loved getting to know you better Jessica! You've been such an inspiration to me for a long time now and I feel truly blessed to have found your channel ❤️ Thank you for being a wonderful Christ like example to us mamas and always such an encouragement!
I love this video, although it made me cry! Your a blessing and an inspiration. Thank you for all you share. 💚
I let my daughter try a kiwi at around 12 months. The kiwi hadn’t even gone beyond her lips and within a second she was covered head to toe in hives that took days to clear. Since then I’ve banned her from even looking at them even as an adult-and that did not impinge on her airway. You are doing what is best for Gabriel. Please don’t sweat the small stuff. 💜
Thank you so much for sharing yourself. I’m not on Instagram and don’t really want to be so I appreciate you taking this time. I came here from Living Traditions Homestead, Sarah talked about you and the pantry challenge. You have a lovely family and I’ve enjoyed the few videos that I’ve seen.
I greatly appreciate that you live your convictions even though people may not approve. The viewpoint that God has you at a certain place or ‘way’ is admirable. I tend to get caught in thinking things are forever and it can really throw me off the path. Thanks for the inspiration you’ve given me
This is video is awesome. I'm a newer subscriber and this is very nice to get to know you guys. You've come so far and believe me I and many others understand about putting our kids 1st.
Thank you for sharing a little more about your family and lifestyle. I am very inspired by your videos and have much gratitude. 🙏❤️
Thank you for sharing your families lives. They are very lovely children. You and your husband are doing a great job.
What a lovely story!! I knew you were "different" when I came across your blog. I mean "different" in a good way. Thank you for sharing this story with us.
I adore you and your convictions for your family! Amen!
I love your family! Thank you for sharing your family and your skills.
We have been "waiting" for ten years now! I have gardened and preserved in two countries, three houses, and two states! Thank you for sharing your encouragement.
You & family are an inspiration to me! Blessings to you all through your faith filled journey. I never miss your utube postings.
Thank you for your videos, admirably motivated family and faith!
What an encouragement your videos are!! I feel better knowing I don't have to be an expert in gardening, canning, homesteading, etc.. We're doing the same thing you guys are and did not grow up on a farm or anything. Learning as we go!! Thanks so much for sharing. God has truly blessed you in the the struggle and used the bad for good!💕
What a fantastic video! Thank you for sharing your story. It’s very clear from where I’m sitting that you and your family are doing the right things and in such a graceful, loving, and thoughtful way. It’s such a comfort to hear and see that it’s never too late to find one’s own personal faith and strengths and from that, the ability to strive every day to continue to make improvements. Thank you again ❤️
I absolutely love your channel and all the wonderful content you share. You and your family are lovely and a gift to many with all that you share.
Years ago I was a children’s director in our Presbyterian church and a group of us went to California to observe the “ new model “ of family ministry. The approach was that the scripture for that Sunday would be taught through the message, music, maybe a video clip or through art. A discussion in the pew with your family or whoever you were seated by ( like a small group) type situation. As you were talking about your family church literally that is what you are doing. You are the church.
What a great 30 minutes that was! I enjoyed your authenticity and thanks for sharing your life so openly.
You are such a blessing to so many of us! Keep your vision strong with your children and be blessed in all you do.
Thank you for sharing so candidly, you and your family are so beautiful!
Thank you for sharing. I am really enjoying following all the content on your channel. Lots to learn and think about.
I love learning from your videos and so glad to get to know you more. Being a parent is a huge responsibility and doing whats best for your home and family is what it's all about. Your faith is strong, it radiates from you to others and the relationship between one and Christ is a deep personal relationship between the two. You are beautiful inside and out and are doing an amazing job.
You are such a beautiful inspiration. Thank you for this video, especially on your faith and church decisions. We have struggled with being content, and allowing Gods peace to direct us in this area. Anyway, you are such a blessing. 💕
You are so calming to listen to. I have anxiety but I get such a sense of peace listening to you!
That was a beautiful testimony. Thank you for sharing. Chrons runs genetically in my family so I know what you are dealing with. I too love to wear comfortable dresses, I haven’t always felt that way but as I’ve gotten older I’ve gravitated towards them. Not good for gardening I’ve learned. I totally agree with listening to your convictions. By the way I love your look and admire the graceful way you have navigated your challenges . I love your channel. God grant you peace and contentment. Prayers for Gabriel 🙏.
I love your explanations. You are so real. You inspire my spiritual walk. Thank you for giving it forward!
You are an a amazing mother, and you've done a great job sharing your story.
Very humbling and inspirational.
Thank you and God bless.
Keep pressing on, Jessica. This was beautiful to watch. To God Be the Glory!
GOD Bless you and your family!!!! You’re an inspiration!!! Thank you for sharing. I have a lot of allergies too and some people think allergies are not real but they are!!!! It’s horrible having allergies and others not understanding or are insensitive to your allergies. Take care of you and your family!!!! Hugs!!!!
Wow, that poor kid being so at risk, and what a worry for the parents. Glad you have found blessings in disguise from what sounds like such a tough road. Kudos to you.
Thank you for sharing such personal things about you and your family. It was a blessing to hear about your spiritual journey.
Thank you, Jessica, for sharing. You are an inspiration to me, and (I can see from the comments) to many others.
Bless your heart, you precious lady! I recently found your channel and have enjoyed all of the videos I have watched, but none so much as this one. Praise God those beautiful children have a faithful mother leading them through life! I could fill a thousand pages to you and still not be able to verbalize how blessed I feel by your precious videos! You remind me so much of my maternal grandmother, it's like being able to look into the past and watch her living her early years, raising my mother. Though we may never meet here, I'll see you in Heaven.God bless you and your family!
This is wonderful I had gone back and looked at some of your old videos and you had done one before about dressing modestly. Was very interesting where you came from your conclusions I need to go back and revisit that. I think your
Oh Jessica! Your mom tears brought tears to my eyes too. I had the same experience with my son (his anaphylactic allergy is walnuts and pecans). God bless you and your babies!
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story of your family life. God has truly blessed you.
Amen. Such a blessing. Follow what the Lord has for you and your family...not the neighbors or the na sayers.
Thank you for sharing your heart. I admire you and will be praying for you. God bless you and your precious family.
What an honest and lovely video. Your sharing explains many things to me about your life decisions. Thank you!!
You're doing wonderful. You're making choices to make your lives the best they can be. I'm in my fifties, and had the nut allergy growing up too. I was so misunderstood at school. Keeping your children safe and feeling safe is so important.
This is a beautiful video and you have a lovely heart. So sorry to hear the push back you have had to deal with -- you are graceful and strong!
I stumbled across your videos during the august canning challenge and so many of the topics you covered were questions I wondered! I don’t use social media so thank you for taking the time to make this video. You’re inspiring. You’ve made the decision to be present in your decision making with regards to how you live your life and raise your children, and it’s so refreshing to see. I really appreciate all of your videos and hope you continue to share.
I am so grateful for your channel! You and your family are amazing! You have truly motivated me.