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
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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
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
Our Homestead Goals 2021
Friends, I hope you've had a lovely weekend and are stepping into the week with joy! We have so much to be thankful for. My husband and I were able to sneak away a couple of days ago to finish up shopping for our son's 11th birthday next week. It was so much fun! My … Continue reading Our Homestead Goals 2021
A Slow and Simple January
We have enjoyed a slow and simple January in our home, and it has been absolutely perfect. Not that our home life is "perfect," but it is pretty wonderful. I'm determined to make my home a sanctuary from the outside world. I want to combat the noise with the good and the lovely. The Lord … Continue reading A Slow and Simple January
Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 4
Read Part 1 of our story here.Read Part 2 of our story here.Read Part 3 of our story here.When we settled into our little cabin, I felt peace. I fell into full nesting mode, and prepared for our ninth blessing to be born. I also grieved our firstborn going away to college. I'm sure some … Continue reading Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 4
Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 2
Read the first part of our story here.When we moved to South Carolina, I was scared and nervous. Yet, I was clinging to the hope that God had brought us to it, and He would bring us through it!I encountered culture shock when we moved. While in Georgia, we had really cut down on our … Continue reading Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 2
Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 1
Simple living. Back in 2012, this concept wasn't even on my radar. Now, this is the type of lifestyle I want most of all. I'd love to take some time to share our story with you. I like to hear about the journeys other families have embarked on, and so I thought y'all might care … Continue reading Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 1
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