I love how involved you are in your children's lives and it shows in the way they embrace your values. I completely agree with your minimalist beliefs. Good job!
A playroom with a long workbench, room for each child to sit and do homework, drawing, projects, Legos on shelves above, anything creative is something I always wished I had done with my kids. If there is any room and the boys bedroom or in another room to do this they will feel ecstatic and a couple of shelves, one for finished projects and another to hold bins with creative materials is what I had envisioned. I recently saw this on scandish home on TH-cam.
Nice sweet kids❤️and parents! It's nice to be minimalistic but it is also very nice as an adult to have saved stuff from your childhood,to be able to look at them and remember.. I wish I would have saved all my toys from the 60-70s,I would put them up in my livingroom nicely and look at them and whenever I'd have friends over I'm sure they'd enjoy looking at them too and remember their toys. So don't throw away too much memories! Greetings from Scandinavia!
Proverbs 8:10-11 "Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold; For wisdom is better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her." How wonderful that you're teaching your children to live that principle.
This was one of your best videos and “show and tell” of a lesson, and more than just a sentence or two. I love how even Silas and Noah are learning how to take apart and build things. You really find out how much “stuff” you have that is expendable when you move!
What a Sweet family. So much of what you do I'm now just learning at 58 years old..We were blessed with much over the years however many times all that we had felt like a weight, a chain keeping me from the freedom to live more. Slowly, God is helping me/us let go of things and embrace experiences instead. Our kids have an opportunity to do it differently. You are both wise beyond your years.
Just about 2 weeks ago, i decided to live minimal. I joined groups in Facebook, etc...and then tonight, TH-cam recommended this video so i am really going to push this.😊 Beautiful family.❤️
The children being involved and learning about building and minimalism was wonderful to see! A very uplifting and encouraging video. We'll keep you in our prayers! Scot and June
A goal worth working toward indeed! Since starting to watch you guys I have become more and more convicted that I need to REALLY minimalise the STUFF in my house. I am in the process of sifting through what is important and what really just... isn't. And how MUCH of each is important. I have not been able to keep on top of my washing and been wondering why til I watched that vlog (ages ago) where you showed how little you guys actually had (and that was ok!!!) And it made me realise, true! Why does my 3 year old need like 20 pairs of pants???!!! (Or possibly more) so i am excited to say I have cut her drawes down really dramatically! Now for my other daughters, myself, and hopefully some day my husband will also be inspired to do the same! Totally agree with all you're saying! Thanks!
We did that 3 years ago. Best decision we ever made. Don't miss any of the "stuff". Actually went through my cedar chest * got rid of another bag of stuff.
Loved this video! This has actually been weighing on my heart lately. My family (husband, 4 year old, and 3 year old) recently bought the biggest home we have ever lived in 1200 sq upstairs and 1200 sq ft basement. It's been quite a difference from our old house which was 860 sq ft. While we have enjoyed the extra room I have also felt that we have acquired a lot of things that aren't enriching our lives and actually causing stress! I just started this morning to clean things out and give them away. We like to donate to our local thrift shop which proceeds go directly to the community, especially homeless and the needy. Thank you for shooting this video, I really enjoyed watching it and it has inspired me to keep going and even include our 3 and 4 year old in the process! :-) May God shine blessings upon your family and also to any who is reading this now! Praise be to Yahweh!
I wonder how many others are left with a smile on their face like mine after they watch your videos. God has made you all a treasure to your family in Christ Jesus here on YT. The song came to my heart as I watched the boys show their new room..."Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days, all the days of my life.." Thank you for blessing and encouraging your brethren. Love in Christ from Sis' Maria in NC
I agree! We have eight children and are working on minimizing too! We’re also giving away a lot of excess clothing and toys etc away because others do need things! We can’t wait to free up more time!
I am loving the refreshing Christian content on your channel. Your sons resemble their mother so strongly. Minimalism is a fascinating topic. I am having a “NO BUY” year which doesn’t mean I don’t spend any money at all but it brings tremendous awareness of what you buy. I also raised 5 children and found that “keeping” items saved me massive amounts of money. I don’t advocate hoarding but for my children, and my own wardrobe, I found life to be less expensive if I treated our clothes with some respect and reuse them endlessly. Really saved me money. However clearly out the needless stuff is great. We also enjoyed clean bedrooms by having a dedicated toy room or area. Thank you!!
I recently moved abroad and had to let go of a lot of stuff, yet donating it was so rewarding. Minimalism for me is using every single thing I have on a regular basis. Thank you for the kind reminder to bless others with my extra time and posessions. God bless you! 😊
Great Job Boys ... Lindsay you are such an Exceptional mother and woman I would love to watch a video about your daily routine , what you consider necessary things for your life and spiritual daily meditations I admire your way of life ... Bracken you are such a wise man please make videos about daily meditations thank you !!! Wow !!! I just love your experience ... And all your hard work !!! Your service to the Lord and your humble heart ... Thank you for sharing ... The most powerful and meaningful 9:00 minutes of this day !!!
When there is love in a family everything looks nice no mather how big or small your house is. You are good example that everything is possible through God who strengthen us.
One of my favorite videos you have made. My husband and I have been decluttering our house the past year. We are wanting to live a much simpler lifestyle. Have lots of stuff can and does make your life stressful. Especially when you are going to move. Thanks for the video, many blessings to you all.
I can’t believe how big the boys are getting! Love them. I’m the youngest of four boys and the father of three boys and a girl, and the way I see your children acting with each other warms my heart. Your doing a great job : )
So love keeping up with you and your new home. Your boys are such wonderful examples of your Godly parenting. Forrest is so sweet with his brothers. I'm afraid I'm a clutterbug, and I have so much sorting out to do. With my health not being good for 2 years, I struggle to do much at all. I'm 57 and suffer serious daily pain. Please please pray for me, I want so much for the agonising pain to stop, so that I can sort out my house and more importantly, be of use to the Lord. I also really wish I knew how to tie a headcovering, like Lindsay! You are so blessed to have her as your wife Brackin. May our Heavenly Father continue to bless you all!
Yay! So happy the big boys moved into a spacious, new room. The renovation looks Great!!! Congratulations on your hard work!! Terrifically Smart plan to have a dedicated guest room for the Recording Studio!
This is such a challenge for many. We are wasteful and wanting for the most part. Things never give happiness. The old saying, "Do you have things? Or do your things have you?" is a question we must all ask ourselves. I love how the children were able to choose what was important to them without pressure. You are doing a great job with your little ones. I have gone to Haiti a few times and bubbles make them laugh and dance. Kids run and play with things they find in the garbage heap. Then, I come home to my nice home with soooooo much stuff, though I continue to purge. Bless you all for your love of the Lord and desires to follow Him and not another.
My husband and I are empty nesters with a big house and alot of things, we were thinking about selling and downsizing, but it may be better to stay and get rid of most of our things. This way we have room for guests, family, grandchildren to come visit. Thanks for your video, it came at a good time for me. God bless you guys & gal!
The boys' room turned out great! I really love your new house. It has so much character. I'm sure it's overwhelming right now, but it's coming together. It'll just take some time. Great job, everyone!
Thank you for teaching your children not only the value of work but the skills of life. This video is thought provoking. May God fill you peace as you tackle the remainder of the huge remodel
You are absolutely right with the saying that we should help those who need the things that we don't actually need or use. I have been thinking of sorting out those things we don't need any more that are still in a good condition and could bless others. For instance, we are a family of 4. Two kids aged 6 and almost 9 (a girl and a boy) and our kids, especially our daughter, have so many items of clothes that it is literally overwhelming for me to wash, hang out to dry and iron. She is in hospital now to have her tonsils removed (tomorrow - I hope it will go well) and I am going to use the time when she is not home to sort out those pieces of clothes that I think she does not need. I believe it will be a big bag of them. And I am going to donate the clothes to charity. It will be a big relief for me and a sort of help for someone else.
Lindsay and Brackin, I will keep on praying that your health in all aspect of your life will stay blessed including your marriage on and off cam. I LOVE YOUR NEW ENDING LINE. 😊
You are a blessing! May I ask you do a video on how you organize your time and space for homeschool. What is your routine with the kids during school, wake up time/lunch/activities/etc.. and how do you manage to keep your household in order :) Thank you for your videos and inspiration, God Bless your family!
Hello! My name is Ilka, I'm from Brazil. I follow you on TH-cam and when I first saw you I fell in love. Your family is wonderful, a blessing from God I would like to suggest that you put subtitles in Brazilian Portuguese, I don't speak English, I'm using google translator. Love you, beautiful and blessed family❤️🧡💛💚💙💞💝💓💗💖💕❣️🥰😘😍🇧🇷🙏🏻👏🏼
I admire what your doing and it reminds me of what a dear lady told me one day. She said “ I fear that my possessions are possessing me”. This Lady and her husband were servants their whole life as Missionaries and in many other levels of leadership. They were very financially well off and even with all the money they gave away to help others in need and further the gospel, build orphanages in other countries and too much to mention. Yet she still felt this way. In eternity they and we all will forever be rewarded for all sacrifices on earth. Lord sincerely bless you and yours.
God bless you and your family .THE boy's has grown so much you guys all so sweet Lindsey so proud how you have grown tooo i pray that so day are Lord will bless u with a baby girl ..But there's nothing like having boy's mom and son is so different then a mom and daughter ..my son's are mom boy's but men 25.. 27..my daughter is 23..and we are not as close i want but she as to find her way. And God is working in her to...again to u Alll God.BLESS...
Well done, each and every one of you! There is always a spiritual lesson in everything you present and you do a great job giving the rest of us "materialists" the gentle nudges that we need to hear! God bless!
During our two boys' teen years (for 8 years) we lived in Hawaii on a very limited budget. We only had what we could bring in our suitcases and what we could rummage from the campus "boutique" (which was a place where people leaving the campus would leave things they could not take with them, and which could be had for free, like old clothes, desk lamps, etc.). Basically the only things they bought were skateboards and related items like skate shoes or trendy t-shirts, with money the boys earned themselves. Still, when in Hawaii, you spend most of your time outside, so at home you don't need much more than a bed! Now the boys are married and are very good at managing their finances and budgets.
This is what family really having compassion and loves each others with Christ Jesus..i would like to lives like them naturally house...I'm very much proud of you, (Tiny note from home) you kids and family challenging to the World's....great faithfulness family in Christ, your family ministry will be successful by the blood of Jesus Christ...Good jobs did .my brothers Forest, Joseph, Ezra...God will Continuely use you and any cause. !
I was feeling that I needed to purge and simplify around our home today, so this video was very timely! Since we started watching your channel, we have been inspired and challenged to lead a more simple life. Thank you for sharing a practical example of how that looks and how you are teaching these principles to your precious children. Lord bless you all! ❤️
This is such a great idea! I never would've thought about doing things this way. I grew up poor and anything we could get we would keep, but now that I'm making my way through the world it's nice to know I don't need to carry all these belongings with me too.
Thanks so much for this video! I am actually in the process of purging stuff too in our one bedroom apartment and minimalizing. I am a crafter so it’s easy for me to end up with a lot of stuff lol I’m learning that I need to keep what I actually use and not keep so much that I don’t use often. It makes life easier and simpler!
Thanks, this ist really inspiring! I plan to geht rid of a lot of stuff in the next weeks. I like the thought that I will have less things to take care of, but more time to care for people. Greetings from Germany!
Y'all nailed it!!! Great job boys! Great job B & L! Our two boys go through their small room regularly to clear out what they don't need or want- it piles up so fast. Some day we'll catch up with the rest of the house in doing that 😁 I love the new tag line, also. 👍❤
Absolutely a large family still be a minimalist. It’s just me and my husband in a 3 bedroom house. We aren’t as minimalist as y’all. You’re kids are absolutely adorable. Blessings to you and yours
Love you guys! I would love to live a minimalist lifestyle. Having less stuff helps me feel less cluttered...especially when homeschooling and we are all together so much of the time. We are hoping to go on the road with our music soon so have felt the Lord has wanted us to downsize to prepare. The problem is...over time we keep adding stuff...lol...so we have to learn to say no...or get rid of things when we bring something new in. All a process. Bless you in your journey!
U guys doing great job as a parents, every video I can see the love for ur kids, but all that is because u love God, so that way he gives you guys enough love and patience for the family,,,,,,,, God bless ur home 🏡 👍🏼thanks for sharing with us 🙏
Great vlog......thanks! Could you add my Mum Ann to your prayers please? Mum is 83, has dementia, is in hospital very poorly with pneumonia, has had the last rites yesterday, not sure how long she has left. Many, many thanks.
Oh, what rich blessings I receive from God through your family, your perspective, and your ministry. You give the Gospel hands and feet. I praise God for you all. Thank you again. Blessings
My goodness, I love this! I dealt with severe depression in the recent past and to help cope I would scavenge yard sales and thrift stores for "stuff". The fantastic deals I found gave me temporary happiness but it left me with waaaaaaayyyyy too much. After beginning to recover and growing even closer to Jesus I've begun purging "stuff" because I felt suffocated. I've delivered dozens of trunkloads to various charities and I still have alot! Some days it's overwhelming but this vlog is def encouraging! Thank you!
good video I see the baby has grown since you were in our city church in Lancaster City Lancaster PA Grace and Truth im thankful that you are able to find another place want to watch again since I has to keep volume way down to not disturb other people sleeping
You guys are great! Good content . We have 10 in our family and I'm always decluttering and minimalism looks alot different in a family of 2 compared to large families with kids. But our goal is what's important, keeping our eyes on christ. Love that you brought this back to the reason behind it.
Love this video!!! Great advice! What a blessing you all have been to our family! ❤️ And my boys love watching your boys! Looking forward to the next! **To Lindsay: I would love a vlog from you soon! Could you share some of your wisdom on being a homemaker? Whether it's being a help meet, homeschooling/Unschooling, raising boys, cooking, cleaning etc. We'd love to hear fron you! Also, if possible, We'd love wisdom and advice from Brackin about work trade! We're ready to spend more time together as a family and less time working away from home and from the children. We're currently learning all we can (gardening/gleaning, sewing, building etc.) so that we won't need the money for these things. However we need more ideas of what we can to earn a little money for other things (utilities, some car repairs etc.) Any advice would be greatly appreciated! God Bless you all!!!!!! So sorry for the long comment and we hope this message makes it to you!! 😬☺️
I remember a Pastor saying, "The more you own, the more owns you." I want to be a good steward of what I have. I find myself asking... Could someone benefit more from my extra things? Your boys are precious! Good job mom and dad!
This has so much truth to it! I have found over the last few months that I kept things in order to continue to not face my inner "stuff". It distracted me and I'm slowly getting rid of excess. If I'm decluttering my home I'm bound to begin to declutter my mind. It's working fairly well thus far.
I love the quote "live simply so others may simply live" I am personally far from a minimalist but I do not have the newest & best, latest gadgets. I recently HAD to upgrade my flip phone to a smart one only because the old one was no longer supported. Are you familiar with Facebook's Buy Nothing Groups. I find it is a wonderful way for my to share my abundance with my neighbors. As an avid nature lover, it warms my heart to see that the boys have their own binoculars.
People, in general, have too much stuff. Love you guys! 🙏🏼
I've started calling it Simplifying instead of Minimalism. Living a simple life like our grandparents :) Such a relaxing way to live
*Live simply that others may simply live* wow amen
I love how involved you are in your children's lives and it shows in the way they embrace your values. I completely agree with your minimalist beliefs. Good job!
i love your show.....brings me peace and joy.....great father and mother....i just love your boys.....God bless ....lots of LOVE
A playroom with a long workbench, room for each child to sit and do homework, drawing, projects, Legos on shelves above, anything creative is something I always wished I had done with my kids. If there is any room and the boys bedroom or in another room to do this they will feel ecstatic and a couple of shelves, one for finished projects and another to hold bins with creative materials is what I had envisioned. I recently saw this on scandish home on TH-cam.
What amazing children! So sensible, helpful and friendly. Well done parents!!
Nice sweet kids❤️and parents! It's nice to be minimalistic but it is also very nice as an adult to have saved stuff from your childhood,to be able to look at them and remember.. I wish I would have saved all my toys from the 60-70s,I would put them up in my livingroom nicely and look at them and whenever I'd have friends over I'm sure they'd enjoy looking at them too and remember their toys. So don't throw away too much memories! Greetings from Scandinavia!
Proverbs 8:10-11 "Receive my instruction, and not silver,
And knowledge rather than choice gold; For wisdom is better than rubies,
And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her."
How wonderful that you're teaching your children to live that principle.
This was one of your best videos and “show and tell” of a lesson, and more than just a sentence or two. I love how even Silas and Noah are learning how to take apart and build things. You really find out how much “stuff” you have that is expendable when you move!
What a Sweet family. So much of what you do I'm now just learning at 58 years old..We were blessed with much over the years however many times all that we had felt like a weight, a chain keeping me from the freedom to live more. Slowly, God is helping me/us let go of things and embrace experiences instead. Our kids have an opportunity to do it differently.
You are both wise beyond your years.
Lisa Precht working on this as well
Amen! I have experienced that too! "My yoke is easy, my burden is light."
Do you ever come to Canada? We would love to fellowship with you. You are always welcome in our home if you come this way. Much love to you all. Hugs.
Just about 2 weeks ago, i decided to live minimal. I joined groups in Facebook, etc...and then tonight, TH-cam recommended this video so i am really going to push this.😊
Beautiful family.❤️
The children being involved and learning about building and minimalism was wonderful to see! A very uplifting and encouraging video. We'll keep you in our prayers! Scot and June
A goal worth working toward indeed! Since starting to watch you guys I have become more and more convicted that I need to REALLY minimalise the STUFF in my house. I am in the process of sifting through what is important and what really just... isn't. And how MUCH of each is important. I have not been able to keep on top of my washing and been wondering why til I watched that vlog (ages ago) where you showed how little you guys actually had (and that was ok!!!) And it made me realise, true! Why does my 3 year old need like 20 pairs of pants???!!! (Or possibly more) so i am excited to say I have cut her drawes down really dramatically! Now for my other daughters, myself, and hopefully some day my husband will also be inspired to do the same! Totally agree with all you're saying! Thanks!
We did that 3 years ago. Best decision we ever made. Don't miss any of the "stuff". Actually went through my cedar chest * got rid of another bag of stuff.
Loved this video! This has actually been weighing on my heart lately. My family (husband, 4 year old, and 3 year old) recently bought the biggest home we have ever lived in 1200 sq upstairs and 1200 sq ft basement. It's been quite a difference from our old house which was 860 sq ft. While we have enjoyed the extra room I have also felt that we have acquired a lot of things that aren't enriching our lives and actually causing stress! I just started this morning to clean things out and give them away. We like to donate to our local thrift shop which proceeds go directly to the community, especially homeless and the needy. Thank you for shooting this video, I really enjoyed watching it and it has inspired me to keep going and even include our 3 and 4 year old in the process! :-) May God shine blessings upon your family and also to any who is reading this now! Praise be to Yahweh!
I wonder how many others are left with a smile on their face like mine after they watch your videos. God has made you all a treasure to your family in Christ Jesus here on YT. The song came to my heart as I watched the boys show their new room..."Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days, all the days of my life.." Thank you for blessing and encouraging your brethren. Love in Christ from Sis' Maria in NC
3:49 SO CUTE OMG
I agree! We have eight children and are working on minimizing too! We’re also giving away a lot of excess clothing and toys etc away because others do need things! We can’t wait to free up more time!
Right Lindsay, simplifying is key. Less is more. Much easier to keep the house clean!
And God said "let there be a family", this is what He had in mind.
I am loving the refreshing Christian content on your channel. Your sons resemble their mother so strongly. Minimalism is a fascinating topic. I am having a “NO BUY” year which doesn’t mean I don’t spend any money at all but it brings tremendous awareness of what you buy. I also raised 5 children and found that “keeping” items saved me massive amounts of money. I don’t advocate hoarding but for my children, and my own wardrobe, I found life to be less expensive if I treated our clothes with some respect and reuse them endlessly. Really saved me money. However clearly out the needless stuff is great. We also enjoyed clean bedrooms by having a dedicated toy room or area. Thank you!!
I recently moved abroad and had to let go of a lot of stuff, yet donating it was so rewarding. Minimalism for me is using every single thing I have on a regular basis.
Thank you for the kind reminder to bless others with my extra time and posessions. God bless you! 😊
Your beautiful and PEACEFUL family is just ADORABLE!!!
God bless your heart...this is a truly encouraging example that you guys are giving out, may God richly bless you!
Great Job Boys ... Lindsay you are such an Exceptional mother and woman I would love to watch a video about your daily routine , what you consider necessary things for your life and spiritual daily meditations I admire your way of life ... Bracken you are such a wise man please make videos about daily meditations thank you !!! Wow !!! I just love your experience ... And all your hard work !!! Your service to the Lord and your humble heart ... Thank you for sharing ... The most powerful and meaningful 9:00 minutes of this day !!!
I would love that too... Please Lindsay :) make a video @tinynotesfromhome
When there is love in a family everything looks nice no mather how big or small your house is. You are good example that everything is possible through God who strengthen us.
Don't store up riches on earth where thieves will breakthrough instead store up riches in heaven. Matthew 6:19-21
You all are such a blessing! So glad to be a part of your journey here on TH-cam! Great vlog!
Beautiful and wonderful advice trim down! And share,what you're not really using or not really needing to be a blessing to others
I really like how you included your boys to help with everything.
One of my favorite videos you have made. My husband and I have been decluttering our house the past year. We are wanting to live a much simpler lifestyle. Have lots of stuff can and does make your life stressful. Especially when you are going to move. Thanks for the video, many blessings to you all.
I can’t believe how big the boys are getting! Love them. I’m the youngest of four boys and the father of three boys and a girl, and the way I see your children acting with each other warms my heart. Your doing a great job : )
So love keeping up with you and your new home. Your boys are such wonderful examples of your Godly parenting. Forrest is so sweet with his brothers.
I'm afraid I'm a clutterbug, and I have so much sorting out to do. With my health not being good for 2 years, I struggle to do much at all. I'm 57 and suffer serious daily pain. Please please pray for me, I want so much for the agonising pain to stop, so that I can sort out my house and more importantly, be of use to the Lord.
I also really wish I knew how to tie a headcovering, like Lindsay! You are so blessed to have her as your wife Brackin. May our Heavenly Father continue to bless you all!
Just read UR comment and I prayed for you.
Yay! So happy the big boys moved into a spacious, new room. The renovation looks Great!!! Congratulations on your hard work!! Terrifically Smart plan to have a dedicated guest room for the Recording Studio!
This is such a challenge for many. We are wasteful and wanting for the most part. Things never give happiness. The old saying, "Do you have things? Or do your things have you?" is a question we must all ask ourselves. I love how the children were able to choose what was important to them without pressure. You are doing a great job with your little ones. I have gone to Haiti a few times and bubbles make them laugh and dance. Kids run and play with things they find in the garbage heap. Then, I come home to my nice home with soooooo much stuff, though I continue to purge. Bless you all for your love of the Lord and desires to follow Him and not another.
Am blessed....truly blessd....we need mor ppl to encourage us # inspired
My husband and I are empty nesters with a big house and alot of things, we were thinking about selling and downsizing, but it may be better to stay and get rid of most of our things. This way we have room for guests, family, grandchildren to come visit. Thanks for your video, it came at a good time for me. God bless you guys & gal!
I like UR idea of keeping house so family can come and visit.
Those little faces are so precious 😊❤
Thanks for your challenge and sharing it with us.
God bless you richly.
The boys' room turned out great! I really love your new house. It has so much character. I'm sure it's overwhelming right now, but it's coming together. It'll just take some time. Great job, everyone!
Great closing guys. Thanks for sharing. Your kids are so precious.
The house looks so neat.Very unique.I love the turquoise color and the handrails
Thank you for teaching your children not only the value of work but the skills of life.
This video is thought provoking. May God fill you peace as you tackle the remainder of the huge remodel
So comforting to see your children deciding....
I really like your house! Yes we all need to cut down on our things. Thanks for the inspiration!
Excellent! Reasonable and moderate
You are absolutely right with the saying that we should help those who need the things that we don't actually need or use. I have been thinking of sorting out those things we don't need any more that are still in a good condition and could bless others. For instance, we are a family of 4. Two kids aged 6 and almost 9 (a girl and a boy) and our kids, especially our daughter, have so many items of clothes that it is literally overwhelming for me to wash, hang out to dry and iron. She is in hospital now to have her tonsils removed (tomorrow - I hope it will go well) and I am going to use the time when she is not home to sort out those pieces of clothes that I think she does not need. I believe it will be a big bag of them. And I am going to donate the clothes to charity. It will be a big relief for me and a sort of help for someone else.
I agree, and then it is hard to sort whst to keep and what to get rid of.
Lindsay and Brackin, I will keep on praying that your health in all aspect of your life will stay blessed including your marriage on and off cam. I LOVE YOUR NEW ENDING LINE. 😊
I thank God for you family! Thank you for being a blessing to us all. May God richly bless your family.❤️❤️❤️
You are a blessing! May I ask you do a video on how you organize your time and space for homeschool. What is your routine with the kids during school, wake up time/lunch/activities/etc.. and how do you manage to keep your household in order :) Thank you for your videos and inspiration, God Bless your family!
Hello!
My name is Ilka, I'm from Brazil.
I follow you on TH-cam and when I first saw you I fell in love.
Your family is wonderful, a blessing from God
I would like to suggest that you put subtitles in Brazilian Portuguese, I don't speak English, I'm using google translator.
Love you, beautiful and blessed family❤️🧡💛💚💙💞💝💓💗💖💕❣️🥰😘😍🇧🇷🙏🏻👏🏼
I admire what your doing and it reminds me of what a dear lady told me one day. She said “ I fear that my possessions are possessing me”. This Lady and her husband were servants their whole life as Missionaries and in many other levels of leadership. They were very financially well off and even with all the money they gave away to help others in need and further the gospel, build orphanages in other countries and too much to mention. Yet she still felt this way. In eternity they and we all will forever be rewarded for all sacrifices on earth. Lord sincerely bless you and yours.
Great! I love this, I have been trying to get rid of stuff I don't need, it's nice to have less objects sitting around! God bless!
Y’all are such a sweet family! Love the railing for the staircase!
What a lovely video and teaching such great lessons, too! Thanks for sharing your lives with us.
Living simply is indeed a challenge with many children! God blesses with peace when the house isnt cluttered, it's so true. Thanks for sharing!
God bless you and your family .THE boy's has grown so much you guys all so sweet Lindsey so proud how you have grown tooo i pray that so day are Lord will bless u with a baby girl ..But there's nothing like having boy's mom and son is so different then a mom and daughter ..my son's are mom boy's but men 25.. 27..my daughter is 23..and we are not as close i want but she as to find her way. And God is working in her to...again to u Alll God.BLESS...
Well done, each and every one of you! There is always a spiritual lesson in everything you present and you do a great job giving the rest of us "materialists" the gentle nudges that we need to hear! God bless!
Look at all that man power! Plenty of happy helpers! 👍❤
During our two boys' teen years (for 8 years) we lived in Hawaii on a very limited budget. We only had what we could bring in our suitcases and what we could rummage from the campus "boutique" (which was a place where people leaving the campus would leave things they could not take with them, and which could be had for free, like old clothes, desk lamps, etc.). Basically the only things they bought were skateboards and related items like skate shoes or trendy t-shirts, with money the boys earned themselves. Still, when in Hawaii, you spend most of your time outside, so at home you don't need much more than a bed! Now the boys are married and are very good at managing their finances and budgets.
This is what family really having compassion and loves each others with Christ Jesus..i would like to lives like them naturally house...I'm very much proud of you, (Tiny note from home) you kids and family challenging to the World's....great faithfulness family in Christ, your family ministry will be successful by the blood of Jesus Christ...Good jobs did .my brothers Forest, Joseph, Ezra...God will Continuely use you and any cause. !
Yes, we'd love you sharing your journey!
You guys are doing Wonderful job raising these boys. 🙏✨💞
Your ministry inspires me and relates to ideas that have been in my heart for years.
I was feeling that I needed to purge and simplify around our home today, so this video was very timely! Since we started watching your channel, we have been inspired and challenged to lead a more simple life. Thank you for sharing a practical example of how that looks and how you are teaching these principles to your precious children. Lord bless you all! ❤️
This is such a great idea! I never would've thought about doing things this way. I grew up poor and anything we could get we would keep, but now that I'm making my way through the world it's nice to know I don't need to carry all these belongings with me too.
I love your stair case bannister. How did you make that/have that made?
Thanks so much for this video! I am actually in the process of purging stuff too in our one bedroom apartment and minimalizing. I am a crafter so it’s easy for me to end up with a lot of stuff lol I’m learning that I need to keep what I actually use and not keep so much that I don’t use often. It makes life easier and simpler!
Thanks, this ist really inspiring! I plan to geht rid of a lot of stuff in the next weeks. I like the thought that I will have less things to take care of, but more time to care for people. Greetings from Germany!
3:46 he falls right with the music 😂❤
Y'all nailed it!!! Great job boys! Great job B & L! Our two boys go through their small room regularly to clear out what they don't need or want- it piles up so fast. Some day we'll catch up with the rest of the house in doing that 😁 I love the new tag line, also. 👍❤
Lots of food for thought, thank you for the encouragement of giving to others.
Farmhouse Boone does great with minimalism, she’s having her 6th baby, and they got a new farmhouse. Great video
Absolutely a large family still be a minimalist. It’s just me and my husband in a 3 bedroom house. We aren’t as minimalist as y’all.
You’re kids are absolutely adorable.
Blessings to you and yours
I also love the house.
Wonderful family, we need more people like this on U tube. New subbie here God Bless you all
Wonderful lessons. Thank you all.
Love you guys! I would love to live a minimalist lifestyle. Having less stuff helps me feel less cluttered...especially when homeschooling and we are all together so much of the time. We are hoping to go on the road with our music soon so have felt the Lord has wanted us to downsize to prepare. The problem is...over time we keep adding stuff...lol...so we have to learn to say no...or get rid of things when we bring something new in. All a process. Bless you in your journey!
your family really blesses our family so much! We just recently shared about you with another family who has similar values as well.
I love this! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, and sharing your lives with us. Your family inspires me greatly.
U guys doing great job as a parents, every video I can see the love for ur kids, but all that is because u love God, so that way he gives you guys enough love and patience for the family,,,,,,,, God bless ur home 🏡 👍🏼thanks for sharing with us 🙏
Amazing and adorable boys ❤️🙏 they are loveable blessings to you mom and dad
Great vlog......thanks!
Could you add my Mum Ann to your prayers please? Mum is 83, has dementia, is in hospital very poorly with pneumonia, has had the last rites yesterday, not sure how long she has left. Many, many thanks.
Just to let you know my mum passedcaway this morning
Tracy L just came across your message. God bless your mum's soul. I'll most surely keep her in my prayers. I'm a Catholic too.
Oh, what rich blessings I receive from God through your family, your perspective, and your ministry. You give the Gospel hands and feet. I praise God for you all. Thank you again. Blessings
I enjoyed your video. Your home has lots of character, both physically and spiritually!
Your family is such a beautiful blessing!
Beautiful family!! Blessings!❤️❤️❤️😇
My goodness, I love this! I dealt with severe depression in the recent past and to help cope I would scavenge yard sales and thrift stores for "stuff". The fantastic deals I found gave me temporary happiness but it left me with waaaaaaayyyyy too much. After beginning to recover and growing even closer to Jesus I've begun purging "stuff" because I felt suffocated. I've delivered dozens of trunkloads to various charities and I still have alot! Some days it's overwhelming but this vlog is def encouraging! Thank you!
@Sarina R Yes! That's exactly how it feels!
I love this Family God bless you more
good video I see the baby has grown since you were in our city church in Lancaster City Lancaster PA Grace and Truth im thankful that you are able to find another place want to watch again since I has to keep volume way down to not disturb other people sleeping
Wow... Your family is amazing 🙏🤗
You guys are great! Good content . We have 10 in our family and I'm always decluttering and minimalism looks alot different in a family of 2 compared to large families with kids. But our goal is what's important, keeping our eyes on christ. Love that you brought this back to the reason behind it.
Very true! Love how you're always seeking to bless others. Your blog has sure blessed me! Praise Jesus!
Love this video!!! Great advice! What a blessing you all have been to our family! ❤️ And my boys love watching your boys! Looking forward to the next!
**To Lindsay: I would love a vlog from you soon! Could you share some of your wisdom on being a homemaker? Whether it's being a help meet, homeschooling/Unschooling, raising boys, cooking, cleaning etc. We'd love to hear fron you!
Also, if possible, We'd love wisdom and advice from Brackin about work trade! We're ready to spend more time together as a family and less time working away from home and from the children. We're currently learning all we can (gardening/gleaning, sewing, building etc.) so that we won't need the money for these things. However we need more ideas of what we can to earn a little money for other things (utilities, some car repairs etc.) Any advice would be greatly appreciated! God Bless you all!!!!!! So sorry for the long comment and we hope this message makes it to you!! 😬☺️
Thank you so much, feeling blessed at the thought of this challenge 🙌🙏💞
That was a good one - particularly liked seeing what the boys choose to take with them - inspiring!
I never thought of kids “moving” like whole house family moving. But it’s right- opportunity to thin out. Great 👍🏽
I remember a Pastor saying, "The more you own, the more owns you." I want to be a good steward of what I have. I find myself asking... Could someone benefit more from my extra things? Your boys are precious! Good job mom and dad!
This has so much truth to it! I have found over the last few months that I kept things in order to continue to not face my inner "stuff". It distracted me and I'm slowly getting rid of excess. If I'm decluttering my home I'm bound to begin to declutter my mind. It's working fairly well thus far.
Yes, simple is good in all aspects of life.
I love the quote "live simply so others may simply live" I am personally far from a minimalist but I do not have the newest & best, latest gadgets. I recently HAD to upgrade my flip phone to a smart one only because the old one was no longer supported. Are you familiar with Facebook's Buy Nothing Groups. I find it is a wonderful way for my to share my abundance with my neighbors. As an avid nature lover, it warms my heart to see that the boys have their own binoculars.
I really love your guys channel! You are doing a great job!
Love from a Christian channel❤️
Good words to live by! Thank you!
Perfect!