I've been thinking a lot about home lately. Yes, we are knee deep in home renovation projects, but my thoughts run deeper than that. As much as I like to talk about contentment, sometimes I'm just not. Contentment is a choice. Whether I'm living in a tent or in a mansion, God's call on my … Continue reading Embrace Your Home
Category: Homemaking
Letting Go of Materialism for the Sake of Our Children
Hair color and lots of make up. Dooney & Bourke bags. Many trips to Kohl's and Belk. New cars every few years. These are a few of the things I've given up over time. In the beginnings of my Christian walk, I was worldly. Worldly and materialistic. These two things are quite the combination! We … Continue reading Letting Go of Materialism for the Sake of Our Children
So…It Looks Like We are Buying A House
Guys...it looks like the deal is almost done, and we will be closing on our new home this week! It is totally bittersweet because we will once again have a mortgage. At the same time, we will also have five acres again, and my mini farm dreams will hopefully come true! Related: Life During Quarantine … Continue reading So…It Looks Like We are Buying A House
Young Women Think Making Money is More Important than Raising a Family
According to this article in The Federalist, "Significantly more Americans ages 13 to 22 say it's important to buy a home and make 'a lot of money' than to marry, have children, and commit to a faith." What a sad statistic this is. And yet, how can we blame young people for feeling this way, … Continue reading Young Women Think Making Money is More Important than Raising a Family
Learning About Self-Sufficiency
Over the course of my life, I've changed. A lot.I never would have guessed that I would be who I am now. But looking back, I see the fingerprints of the Father all over my life.I have never been very self-sufficient. Growing up, I was totally immersed in the fast food, big box store culture. … Continue reading Learning About Self-Sufficiency
