This video was so convicting! I’m a middle aged mama and I also feel God calling me to shift from my selfishness and discontentment through my children and husband. As a mama of 5 ranging in age from 2 to 22, life brings so many challenges and I have found I’m more focused on the tasks I need to complete rather than the reason for the tasks needing completion (my family). Thank you for sharing your life and for being vulnerable and sharing.
Kelsey, thank you for the important reminder that God sees all the work we do, even when it goes unnoticed by others. It truly motivates me to keep moving forward.
Thank you for this video Kelsey. I'm so guilty for scolding the kids when they try to help me cook or something because I want to do it myself to avoid mess and to do it fast. I know God is speaking to me, thru you. This will surely be one of my new year's resolutions, to not refuse the kids when they come to me and try to help me. God bless you more and more and happy new year to your entire family. ❤❤❤
Wow wow wow! Thank you for sharing this! It has convicted me so much! When you said that we are replaceable at a job but irreplaceable at home that really hit me 😭 I’m two months postpartum with my third and really going through the postpartum ups and downs, and that includes beating myself up over everything I feel I do wrong, believing my family doesn’t benefit from anything I do. It’s a nasty lie the devil is placing in my heart. I needed this message more than you know. And take as many breaks from UA-cam as you need to. UA-cam will always be here, but those babies are growing fast. ❤
Kelsey, thank you for being so open to share your convictions! I too am struggling with contentment and needed to hear this video! Thank you for the beautiful biblical encouragement my sweet friend! And thank you for the sweet shout out to our little family business! God bless you and yours!
You are such a jewel. You have blessed so many people with your videos. I think it is so beautiful that you have such a heart to care for your family and I know God is blessing you..Merry Christmas and God bless your whole beautiful family..Sherri-Idaho
It's so valuable that you share your daily life w your kids with to show your live and share daily life together but also you arectezchingbthem real life skills. Something I've been reminded if lately is to look those I love in the eyes, small increments, but it helps me connect w them. Praying you have a very merry christmas!
Hello Kelsey, this is such a beautiful video and so needed at this time of year when many focus on having the perfect home and food for Christmas. I was only blessed with one child, he is now 18 and I work a five day week but my hours are 10 - 5pm Monday - Thursday and 10am - 4pm Friday so they are good as I love my family. I actually need this as my son is at an age where he is quiet and it is hard sometimes to get a conversation from him. He is a musician and he works from home as my husband is farmer and he is based at home so he is around for him. We had a lovely conversation yesterday as it was my husbands birthday and we had cake to celebrate it. I do need to work harder to get him to open up. He is of a quiet nature and his music brings him out of his shell and is a form to express himself. When he was little it was alot easier as he needed me more. But this video is great food for thought and is blessing to me today. Thank you very much. Blessings from Ireland xx Elaine
I am married and don’t live at home anymore, but my younger brother is 14 and at home with my parents and two sisters who are older than him. He’s only started talking to them more recently because he now has a girlfriend 🤣
Ughh… where were you & UA-cam 20 years ago when I was raising my daughter alone? 😂 (when your youngest was throwing the folded laundry piles on the floor, I’d have laid on the bed, gave up and cried. 😆) I value your videos so much, showing the importance of homemaking & being in service to God. Merry Christmas to you & your beautiful family. 🎄❤️
Hooray for your enthusiasm in teaching. It's wonderful. What a blessing to have all that food available for your family. A whole meat fridge/freezer! As always, beautiful message.
Your videos are always such a blessing and full of wisdom. I deeply respect your choices to put your family and vocation as a priority. Your humility and openness to share your convictions is so admirable and so comforting to know I am not the only one with these challenges. Your pantry is beautiful!
Thank you so much for this. Very convicting as I was just trying to sweep, vacuum, and mop my floors and my toddlers were quite disruptive of the task, haha. I wrote down what you said: "You are not to push away your children, but invite them in." Thank you for sharing your day and perspective!
I totally understand wanting to step away from social media of any kind so that its not a distraction, but I'd just like to tell you your videos are some of my favorites. They're not only encouraging, but because you base them on biblical truths, they're also edifying and they hold me accountable. Your transparency today really rang true for me as well. Thank you 😊
I needed this today. I’m struggling. I’m 53 and going through hormone fluctuations, aging aches and pains, the weather bothers my bones, I have been withdrawn and truly just having a hard winter. I know I’m selfish and that is something I truly need to hit my knees and pray about. I want to have a servants heart and mind and yes, body too. I know my husband needs me more and my children do too. I have a 13.5 year old and he needs me to be more involved although he enjoys his time to himself. I do little things hoping that they see the love I have for them but I think doing things sometime seem like ordinary and expected. So I need to just talk to them more! Sit and talk and share who I am inside with them. And in turn they will reciprocate that hopefully. Anyway we need to be a little more like Jesus and a little less like ourselves-loving and giving. Anyway thank you! God bless. Take a lot of deep breaths and see the child before you as God sees us like you said. ❤Leslie-Alabama
I'm learning to 'love my home' (I have no family). My whole life I've just seen wherever I lived as 'the place I am living, for now' so I do want to try and settle more, even though I am renting and all that!
What a great topic today. I think all of us mothers have been there with our children and it helps to know we are not alone. Thanks for sharing the Godly wisdom! Where did you get your clear storage containers in the pantry for items and for the meat you were showing?
This is pretty unconventional, but since my husband works from home/we are all home, we have a big breakfast and a big lunch. My husband tends to feel sick if he eats too late in the day, so it’s usually my son and I having a quick dinner of leftovers. It works for now, but shouldn’t be forever as I’d like to have us eating as a family at dinner as he grows. I actually love this, because we love breakfast food and then the afternoon is much easier on me than if I would have to prepare another full meal.
"The Wish Man’s values have declined in these end times Modern thought challenges the Divine The Creator has come to save the world Yet now the followers of Dafa [Great Law] are persecuted Lies are trumpeted in order to bury the truth Some go with the flow out of selfish interest, only to sow the seeds of their own demise Consequences are imminent for the oppressors Avoid the perils at hand and seek the truth Heavenly salvation is what every soul longs for February 15, 2016" Master Li Hongzhi (Hong Yin V, from Falun Dafa teachings)
I side with the Church against both. I can say I haven’t always lived that, but the stronger I became in my faith the stronger my agreement and understanding. I use the Clear Blue ovulation and fertility tracker and sticks. It does get costly and I believe insurance should be paying for those for women since they’ll pay for contraception. I will also say my cycles have never been normal and NFP hasn’t worked for me as I wish it could. I still use the Clear Blue kit even when my cycle doesn’t happen like it should.
Yes we are! We don’t believe everyone needs a ton of kids, but it’s a decision between the parents and God. We are always welcoming to a blessing God wants to give.
This video was so convicting! I’m a middle aged mama and I also feel God calling me to shift from my selfishness and discontentment through my children and husband. As a mama of 5 ranging in age from 2 to 22, life brings so many challenges and I have found I’m more focused on the tasks I need to complete rather than the reason for the tasks needing completion (my family). Thank you for sharing your life and for being vulnerable and sharing.
Kelsey, thank you for the important reminder that God sees all the work we do, even when it goes unnoticed by others.
It truly motivates me to keep moving forward.
Thank you for this video Kelsey. I'm so guilty for scolding the kids when they try to help me cook or something because I want to do it myself to avoid mess and to do it fast. I know God is speaking to me, thru you. This will surely be one of my new year's resolutions, to not refuse the kids when they come to me and try to help me. God bless you more and more and happy new year to your entire family. ❤❤❤
You’re not alone! This has always been my conviction. May God bless your family as well and bless your new year!
Wow wow wow! Thank you for sharing this! It has convicted me so much! When you said that we are replaceable at a job but irreplaceable at home that really hit me 😭 I’m two months postpartum with my third and really going through the postpartum ups and downs, and that includes beating myself up over everything I feel I do wrong, believing my family doesn’t benefit from anything I do. It’s a nasty lie the devil is placing in my heart. I needed this message more than you know. And take as many breaks from UA-cam as you need to. UA-cam will always be here, but those babies are growing fast. ❤
I love how you been incorporating blue into your kitchen! It looks very pretty! God bless you sister!❤
Thank you very much!God bless all of you❤🙏🙏🙏
Kelsey, thank you for being so open to share your convictions! I too am struggling with contentment and needed to hear this video! Thank you for the beautiful biblical encouragement my sweet friend! And thank you for the sweet shout out to our little family business! God bless you and yours!
You are such a jewel. You have blessed so many people with your videos. I think it is so beautiful that you have such a heart to care for your family and I know God is blessing you..Merry Christmas and God bless your whole beautiful family..Sherri-Idaho
Merry Christmas! Always appreciate your kind comments. 🩷
You made a very good point to acknowledge your children and make them a part of your day.
It's so valuable that you share your daily life w your kids with to show your live and share daily life together but also you arectezchingbthem real life skills. Something I've been reminded if lately is to look those I love in the eyes, small increments, but it helps me connect w them. Praying you have a very merry christmas!
Hello Kelsey, this is such a beautiful video and so needed at this time of year when many focus on having the perfect home and food for Christmas. I was only blessed with one child, he is now 18 and I work a five day week but my hours are 10 - 5pm Monday - Thursday and 10am - 4pm Friday so they are good as I love my family. I actually need this as my son is at an age where he is quiet and it is hard sometimes to get a conversation from him. He is a musician and he works from home as my husband is farmer and he is based at home so he is around for him. We had a lovely conversation yesterday as it was my husbands birthday and we had cake to celebrate it. I do need to work harder to get him to open up. He is of a quiet nature and his music brings him out of his shell and is a form to express himself. When he was little it was alot easier as he needed me more. But this video is great food for thought and is blessing to me today. Thank you very much. Blessings from Ireland xx Elaine
You’re a great mother Elaine! Kids are tough at that age. You’re doing great, and remember, this period is not for forever.
I am married and don’t live at home anymore, but my younger brother is 14 and at home with my parents and two sisters who are older than him. He’s only started talking to them more recently because he now has a girlfriend 🤣
I am literally going through this feeling self centeredness currently. Thank you for this.
My children are grown but I do daycare for children so this was a good reminder, thank you Kelsey.
Ughh… where were you & UA-cam 20 years ago when I was raising my daughter alone? 😂
(when your youngest was throwing the folded laundry piles on the floor, I’d have laid on the bed, gave up and cried. 😆)
I value your videos so much, showing the importance of homemaking & being in service to God.
Merry Christmas to you & your beautiful family. 🎄❤️
Caring for God’s children… how very beautiful!🙏🙏
Hooray for your enthusiasm in teaching. It's wonderful.
What a blessing to have all that food available for your family. A whole meat fridge/freezer!
As always, beautiful message.
I love your videos. I’m in the UK and think your lifestyle is fabulous and wonderful for children to spend so much time with their mother too 💕
Such a needed message especially in today’s world. I love your stove by the way! So beautiful🤍
Amazing! Just amazing!! God bless you and your family! Thank for making this video! It’s definitely what my soul and mind needed to hear ❤
Your videos are always such a blessing and full of wisdom. I deeply respect your choices to put your family and vocation as a priority. Your humility and openness to share your convictions is so admirable and so comforting to know I am not the only one with these challenges. Your pantry is beautiful!
Thank you so much for this. Very convicting as I was just trying to sweep, vacuum, and mop my floors and my toddlers were quite disruptive of the task, haha. I wrote down what you said: "You are not to push away your children, but invite them in." Thank you for sharing your day and perspective!
I totally understand wanting to step away from social media of any kind so that its not a distraction, but I'd just like to tell you your videos are some of my favorites. They're not only encouraging, but because you base them on biblical truths, they're also edifying and they hold me accountable. Your transparency today really rang true for me as well. Thank you 😊
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Love you all ❤
Oh, this was so good. A beautiful, inspiring reminder. Thank you ❤
Thank you. I have grown weary. I needed to hear this message in just the way you said it.
i love this style of video! it's cool to see just true day to day life and chaos that goes along with it but how you stay patient and loving. :)
I’m so glad to see you back!
I needed this today. I’m struggling. I’m 53 and going through hormone fluctuations, aging aches and pains, the weather bothers my bones, I have been withdrawn and truly just having a hard winter. I know I’m selfish and that is something I truly need to hit my knees and pray about. I want to have a servants heart and mind and yes, body too. I know my husband needs me more and my children do too. I have a 13.5 year old and he needs me to be more involved although he enjoys his time to himself. I do little things hoping that they see the love I have for them but I think doing things sometime seem like ordinary and expected. So I need to just talk to them more! Sit and talk and share who I am inside with them. And in turn they will reciprocate that hopefully. Anyway we need to be a little more like Jesus and a little less like ourselves-loving and giving. Anyway thank you! God bless. Take a lot of deep breaths and see the child before you as God sees us like you said. ❤Leslie-Alabama
So needed this 🙏🏼🎄☃️🎅🏻♥️🩷
I'm learning to 'love my home' (I have no family). My whole life I've just seen wherever I lived as 'the place I am living, for now' so I do want to try and settle more, even though I am renting and all that!
Yes, totally been there and can relate 100%! Just do your best with where you’re at and what you have. 🩷
What a great topic today. I think all of us mothers have been there with our children and it helps to know we are not alone. Thanks for sharing the Godly wisdom! Where did you get your clear storage containers in the pantry for items and for the meat you were showing?
I think it was from the container store years ago.
Oh man I am so guilty of just trying to complete a task instead of including kids. Thanks for the reminder.
Your stove/oven is so cool. Where do you find such a vintage piece?
Facebook Marketplace. It’s a 1999 Elmira stove
Do you have a pumpkin muffin recipe? I absolutely love listening to your videos.
This is pretty unconventional, but since my husband works from home/we are all home, we have a big breakfast and a big lunch. My husband tends to feel sick if he eats too late in the day, so it’s usually my son and I having a quick dinner of leftovers. It works for now, but shouldn’t be forever as I’d like to have us eating as a family at dinner as he grows. I actually love this, because we love breakfast food and then the afternoon is much easier on me than if I would have to prepare another full meal.
Oh I know your family is the most important mission but I really hope you aren't leaving us. We need your ministry. Yes, I know selfish.😢
I hay kind of stove do you have?
Elmira stove from 1999
The planner link is not working. Is there another link please?
westman-academy.kit.com/a040dc7109
There is also a place to put your email in for it at the bottom of my home page at www.faithfulacresfarmhouse.com
"The Wish
Man’s values have declined in these end times
Modern thought challenges the Divine
The Creator has come to save the world
Yet now the followers of Dafa [Great Law] are persecuted
Lies are trumpeted in order to bury the truth
Some go with the flow out of selfish interest,
only to sow the seeds of their own demise
Consequences are imminent for the oppressors
Avoid the perils at hand and seek the truth
Heavenly salvation is what every soul longs for
February 15, 2016"
Master Li Hongzhi (Hong Yin V, from Falun Dafa teachings)
Hello kelsey,being a catholic what is ur view on condom or contraception ,what is ur advice being a mom do you recommend it
I side with the Church against both. I can say I haven’t always lived that, but the stronger I became in my faith the stronger my agreement and understanding. I use the Clear Blue ovulation and fertility tracker and sticks. It does get costly and I believe insurance should be paying for those for women since they’ll pay for contraception. I will also say my cycles have never been normal and NFP hasn’t worked for me as I wish it could. I still use the Clear Blue kit even when my cycle doesn’t happen like it should.
Hi,i really like ur videos,are u open to life have more kids or what is ur perspective about children...
Yes we are! We don’t believe everyone needs a ton of kids, but it’s a decision between the parents and God. We are always welcoming to a blessing God wants to give.