For some women, reading romance novels of any type can be a open door to sin. I've heard that it can cause unfair comparison in the reader's own marriage and will breed discontentment. Well, for me, I've found it to be the exact opposite. Now, I stick to sweet Christian stories, usually in the Amish … Continue reading Finding Simple Blessings
Category: Simple Living
Slow Living | Thankfulness and Contentment
https://youtu.be/DEn_OVaJmfw (The written words below are a transcript for the video I created with my family. I hope you enjoy it.) "This job of motherhood has been given to me to do. Therefore, it is a gift. Therefore, it is a privilege. Therefore, it is an offering I may make to God. Therefore, it is … Continue reading Slow Living | Thankfulness and Contentment
Fall Homestead Tour with Video
The air is crisp, the nights are cool...Fall is definitely here! I've been enjoying all of the outdoor things at our little homestead lately. Fall just makes everything better. Last week I filmed a short outdoor tour of our home and posted it on YouTube. I wanted to share it with you here as well. … Continue reading Fall Homestead Tour with Video
Goodbye Garden
It's almost time to say goodbye to my beloved garden. It's a sad time. A good time. It seems strange to be both. It's sad because it has been a year of work, and of trial and error. I've grown some fruits, vegetables, and flowers. I've learned a lot while sweating underneath the sun this … Continue reading Goodbye Garden
Slow Living in Today’s World
Once upon a time, I craved leaving my home. Every day, I wanted to leave. This is something I'm not proud of. I didn't understand God's plan for me to be a keeper at home. I couldn't keep my home well if I was never there! Lately, I've realized that if I have too many … Continue reading Slow Living in Today’s World
Homestead Update || July 2021
Tomatoes and cucumbers are coming in, and we recently harvested our red potatoes. It is July on our small, newbie, homestead! I normally share a few thoughts from Let Me Be a Woman by Elisabeth Elliot on Fridays, but today I honestly haven't had a chance to read the chapters and compose a post. This … Continue reading Homestead Update || July 2021
Simple June Blessings
Sometimes I wish that time could stand still. Perhaps you know what I mean. My children are growing like weeds, and I want to do all that I can to enjoy them. Each day they are marching closer to independence, and I simply love being a mama of littles. I'm trying to soak them, and … Continue reading Simple June Blessings
Caught Between Simplicity and Social Expectations
Yesterday was overcast, with a sprinkling of showers here and there. My thirsty garden appreciated it greatly, and so did I. By the end of the day the rain had passed on, and my younger children greatly enjoyed helping me harvest onions. I enjoyed their laughter while snipping off heads of calendula before heading back … Continue reading Caught Between Simplicity and Social Expectations
Redeeming Home 