Absolutely the most inspirational Christian, homesteading family blog I have ever seen. Thank you for putting yourself out there. I support and respect you for standing. There will always be naysayers.
I just want to say, I am not religious at all but you clearly are making the choices that are best for your family. Don’t worry about other people and do what’s best for you all. Sending so much love! ❤
I was crying right along with you when you were talking about your son’s food allergies. I have had anaphylactic food allergies all my life, I’m now a grown woman with children of my own. I pray that God blesses you and your family. Your son is blessed to have a mother and father and family that cares so much for him and makes sure he is safe.
What a beautiful girl you are, Jessica. You handled these often intrusive, audacious questions with Grace and Patience. Your children rise up and call you Blessed, as do MANY of us out here.
Oh dear. I am crying watching this, I can’t imagine being in your situation. I don’t know what plans God has for you but I do know that you are a light and an inspiration for me.
Oh my! Touched my heart and made me cry. It’s obvious you are leaning on Jesus. I think of Psalm 91. He is our refuge. God Bless you and your family. 💕🙏❤️🙏
I am grateful that the Lord lead me to your stories. They are a blessing. Thank you for so generously sharing! May the Lord Richly bless you and your family!
What an inspiring story of faith and love. I think your lifestyle and choices raising your family is very admirable. God bless you and yours. I enjoy your channel!
Your testimony is such an encouragement to me. My daughter, Selah, was born with a rare disease which requires a liver and kidney transplant. Her medical needs made our lives very different from those around us. We chose/were led to homeschool and home church to protect her from illness, but quickly learned that there were benefits from a faith standpoint for homeschooling and intimate family worship (with others when possible). Sometimes, there has been judgment from others (and tears of doubt on our part wondering if we're are doing it all wrong)...Sometimes it can feel like we are isolating ourselves, but the truth is that we are protecting our daughter from harm. We are learning to trust God's will in our life, and ultimately God is blessing us and growing us spiritually because of Selah's condition. God has used your testimony to encourage me to continue seeking Him for our family. Thank you!
I LOVE that daddy leads his family in learning Who God is and in worship to Him!!! This is going to be sooooo good for your children. As a children’s minister’s kid I’ve seen first hand that you can teach all the things at church but parents that are engaged followers of Jesus who are teaching at home can make a bigger impact in their child’s life.
I can't even imagine how hard that would be for your son to avoid everything. And you deciding to home church is not living in fear. It's called protecting your child from harm. And you should be getting respect for that and not ridicule. You did good.
This video is such a blessing for me. I identify myself with the way you dress, are raising your children and your faith. I'm starting my journey on homeschooling and homesteading. It's something the Holy Spirit has been promoting me to do. Still praying for the Holy Spirit guide me and my husband in the things we need to do. God bless you and your beautiful family.
I came to your site from Becky at Homestead Acre. I too have severe allergies and it is difficult when you cannot be a part of everything everyone else is doing.. Your faith is awesome. You are an inspiration!
Watching this is such a blessing. Gabriel was set apart to create a path for your family to remove themselves from the busy and fast paced world we are all stuck in. I commend you for your courage to talk to everyone about your choices and I am thrilled that you stand so firmly. Your husband is leading his family under the loving guidance of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father, let the naysayers fall on deaf ears. 💕
As a Christian myself I feel that doing home church is wonderful. My family and I stopped going to church years ago for other reasons and now we worship our Lord from our home as well. We are the temple of God and it doesn’t make any difference where we worship him just as long as we do and keep him first in our lives. Blessings to you and your family!! Cindy
I am a born again Christian and bless you!!!! I live in Nova Scotia. I love fashion and makeup but I also love so many things that you do. I quilt,knit, spin wool, bake,and cook from healthy whole foods.I have 4 daughters and they are all grown up, educated and on their own. The scripture says "where two or three are gathered". You are beautiful on the inside and out!!
I like the way you talk about your experiences with grace and without judgment. I almost cried hearing how much your (not so little anymore) son suffered in church... and I'm sorry you and your family has been judged so much.
I’m having a problem the various people you know or don’t, that feel they have a right to question how and why you do what you do and live the way you live. As long as it doesn’t harm anyone , what you do should be your decision and no one else’s. The safety and happiness of your family is what should matter and folks should worry about themselves. You have a lot on your plate and I wish peace and love to your family.
This was a wonderful way of getting to know you and your family! Thank you for being so open and honest about these issues. You are such an encouragement an inspiration to me. Your devotion and love for your husband and children is absolutely beautiful to see. God bless you and your family.
I am Anglican. (Episcopalian) You are doing the right thing for Gabriel. People who try to make you feel you must go to their building to worship obviously don't know that the first 'Churches' were in caves, and then houses. I do personally go to a church building, but my children are all adults so there is no fear of allergies. You are a wonderful mom, don't ever let people lead you to doubt. We had a 15acre place in beautiful Nova Scotia when our children were young and we all often say now, that's the time when we were happiest. My husband of 52 years (yes we married young) died in faith and I now am in an apartment in Ontario where all of our children are. But at 75 I still do some canning and still lots of baking. Even thought my children have my recipes, they still want their favorite's made by me. .they say its just not the same when they make it! Blessings to you and your family from me here in North Bay.
I always feel as though you are wise beyond your years & it's very apparent the Lord is leading you every step of the way. Today I felt as though I had a friend telling me her story. You are so kind & speak to my heart about your journey. Thank you for sharing.
You are a kind and refreshing person. Strong in your faith but understanding in the differences that make us human. I am at the beginning of my homesteading journey and have just found your channel so thank you for sharing your life and skills with us all. Good vibes from New South Wales, Australia!
Thank you for sharing your journey! You handled all of the questions in such a graceful way. I'm so sorry that you have received judgment and pushback regarding your decision to home church. It's hurtful when we don't have support regarding the decisions we make for our families. Thankfully God knows our hearts and motivations, and His opinion is the only one that matters!
I an a single Muslim man who lives in the city but I connected with you in so many levels and I enjoy your videos a lot Gabe is very lucky to have u as a mother .love and respect from algeria 🇩🇿
You have a beautiful family and you’re so inspirational. Btw, you do not look 40 at all. You’re stunning. My family and I are Catholic and attend mass every Sunday, but I am 100% certain your family knows the Bible more than my entire parish. Lol! So, just because one goes to a church doesn’t mean they know more than someone who does home church. You inspire me to read the Bible more. So, I thank you. 🙏🏼 😊
Wow what a wonderful video. I learned about your page thru one I just started watching. Living Traditions Homestead. My husband and I are just starting to learn homesteading. We too are in Ohio. I'm so grateful for people like you to lead us on our journey. Thank you so much for sharing yours! God bless!
You answered all of the questions beautifully. It’s so nice seeing a fellow Christian woman sticking to her convictions. I’m a Catholic Mom who also lives in the country. I wear dresses often but not always because of practicality as well. I cover my head at Mass with a veil. I wear a black veil, the symbolism for a married Catholic woman, is that the veil is over our heads like God and our Husband, the black is because I’m married, until death do we part. The single women who veil typically wear white or light colors. God Bless!
This video is so raw and beautiful. Your faith shines through. I am not a Christian, but your conviction is amazing to me. Thank you for answering our questions, I learned a lot!
I just loved this! I admire your stand and doing what God has called your family to do. We are to love each other and respect what God calls each of us to do. He calls us to be different at times and maybe just for a season. We should just each just do what God ask of us and not worry about what God has ask others to do. Following the Holy Spirit is life changing and life rewarding. Thank you for telling your story.
What a blessing you are to your family. I cannot imagine how scary those allergies must be. It’s so wonderful to see how you have advocated for Gabe over the years and clearly you have taught him to be a wonderful advocate for himself, now that he’s older. Thanks for sharing more about yourself and your journey.
Oh Jessica! Your mom tears brought tears to my eyes too. I had the same experience with my son (his anaphylactic allergy is walnuts and pecans). God bless you and your babies!
I have been following you and your family for only a short period of time, one of your videos popped up on my "you may like" lists on youtube. What a beautiful soul you are, inside and out. Your family is amazing, I adore watching your approach to teaching your children life skills .. Don't ever let anyones idea of Faith, rock your own, as you say, in the Bible, it is said, those who gather in my name, there am I in the midst of them.".You are inspirational and thank you for sharing..
You're doing wonderful. You're making choices to make your lives the best they can be. I'm in my fifties, and had the nut allergy growing up too. I was so misunderstood at school. Keeping your children safe and feeling safe is so important.
Thank you so much for sharing yourself. I’m not on Instagram and don’t really want to be so I appreciate you taking this time. I came here from Living Traditions Homestead, Sarah talked about you and the pantry challenge. You have a lovely family and I’ve enjoyed the few videos that I’ve seen. I greatly appreciate that you live your convictions even though people may not approve. The viewpoint that God has you at a certain place or ‘way’ is admirable. I tend to get caught in thinking things are forever and it can really throw me off the path. Thanks for the inspiration you’ve given me
This was the video I needed to hear. I look for like minded Bible believer channels and am so glad to have found your channel. Being led by the Holy Spirit is how we should live our lives. You shared that y’all couldn’t move to the country so you started preparing while you waited. That’s the season that we’ve been in for 6 years under different circumstances, but it’s been a time of growth in our personal relationship with the Lord. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Just want to say Thank You for always putting your kids first. God has a way of making you follow his path. My mother made sure to always put all 8 of us first and I hope you all know how much we kid appreciate that.🙏
Bless your heart, you precious lady! I recently found your channel and have enjoyed all of the videos I have watched, but none so much as this one. Praise God those beautiful children have a faithful mother leading them through life! I could fill a thousand pages to you and still not be able to verbalize how blessed I feel by your precious videos! You remind me so much of my maternal grandmother, it's like being able to look into the past and watch her living her early years, raising my mother. Though we may never meet here, I'll see you in Heaven.God bless you and your family!
Hi Jessica thank you for being so transparent it is very refreshing! I am a new subscriber to your channel and have very much enjoyed what you share with us. I to am a believer and ware a head covering and have for the past 7 years. It is so refreshing to see others following Christ and what the scripture instructs us to do in today’s time and not look at it as something that is past tense and doesn’t apply to todays time! I appreciate you standing strong in your relationship with the Heavenly Father and allowing the Holy Spirit to lead you! I look forward to your content and sharing in what you all are doing on your homestead!!❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for opening up and being so vulnerable in this video. I know it’s not easy to open yourself up to the public especially with choices that are so near to your heart. You’re such a wonderful inspiration, a very gentle and kind woman, it’s rare to come by these days. I’m grateful and blessed to have found your channel 💕🙏🏼
I am so very proud of you, I wish that I had raised my children the way you are raising yours. I believe God's plan for your family is being fulfilled. I love and enjoy your Channel, thank you for giving us such a personal look into your life. I pray God will continue to bless you.
I GET IT. I totally understand your fears & tears. My son 10, diagnosed with dairy anaphylaxis at 10months, now also cashews, pistachios & sesame seeds. You want to protect them as much as you can, with your life. Stay strong & stay safe.
You delivered a very mindful and thoughtful Q and A. You and your family is so very blessed. You wholeheartedly put your family first, especially with your sons allergies. You need no approval from anyone to live the life the way that works for your family, only approval from God. You are a beautiful soul and I enjoy each and every video you present to us. I do have to go back and see if you did some pressure canning videos specifically explaining the canner itself. I'm a 30 yr gardener and canner but only did water bath canning. Eager to do meats and bone broths as freezer space is always an issue to store these items. Blessings. Di
I love learning from your videos and so glad to get to know you more. Being a parent is a huge responsibility and doing whats best for your home and family is what it's all about. Your faith is strong, it radiates from you to others and the relationship between one and Christ is a deep personal relationship between the two. You are beautiful inside and out and are doing an amazing job.
TY Jessica. My grandson has Crohn's disease & he is facing surgery to remove his many fissures. I can't imagine being pregnant with crohns. Bless you Sweetheart for all you do for your family. 💕
Jessica, I appreciate your sincerity and honesty. There is so much of Gabriel's and your story that I resonate with. Your journey honors Jesus, God, and your family in a beautiful, gracious way. Thank you.
Jessica, You are a lovely person inside and out. Your life is a beautiful tapestry of following the heart. A heart filled and fueled by love. We are all individuals in Christ yet, family. Many Blessings to your and your family.
Hi Jessica. So nice to hear your personal background & family history. We encounter stresses daily. It helps so much to gain understanding. You are wise & I'm very glad u are safeguarding your children. Enjoy all your cooking patience. You have many blessings and your leadership is inspiring.
Hello, I’m a revert to Islam , and I really appreciate your honesty, and strength in keeping your family healthy and safe. I love the head covering part:). Thank You for sharing
I never saw going to church as “you have to worship here”, I see it more as a community that worships together. Not because of the building, but because of everyone’s love for Christ 🥰
I also had Bell’s palsy when I was a teenager, (so not pregnancy induced haha) and it was scary! I went to the ER and got a steroid shot and thankfully it didn’t last more than a month. The eye patches made the skin around my eye so dry 😅
I absolutely love your channel and all the wonderful content you share. You and your family are lovely and a gift to many with all that you share. Years ago I was a children’s director in our Presbyterian church and a group of us went to California to observe the “ new model “ of family ministry. The approach was that the scripture for that Sunday would be taught through the message, music, maybe a video clip or through art. A discussion in the pew with your family or whoever you were seated by ( like a small group) type situation. As you were talking about your family church literally that is what you are doing. You are the church.
I have never once commented on a video, I just watch but I need to tell you that I soooo appreciate everything you are saying about your own beliefs and letting your kids choose their own paths even if they get ideas from you or if their own ideas differ. I come from a VERY large family of southern baptist but was raised methodist and have found my way to Him being all about MY relationship and that that is the most important piece of the puzzle (even if my VERY big family doesn’t agree and thinks I should just follow them). The fact that you have such strong convictions but are letting them choose their relationships themselves is such an amazing thing that I think a lot of people are missing... praise you for letting them find Him instead of you finding Him for them!!
You are such a wonderful caring mom. You had me in tears listening about Gabe’s allergies. Thank you for sharing your journey. Im so sorry some people dont agree or understand your decisions, but someone is always annoyed about something these days. Your family is such an inspiration to me! Much love and i pray God continues to bless your family.
Jessica.......This was so beautiful!!!! I agree 100 percent in the way you are living and raising your children. It's what I always wanted to do raising my 5 children but hubby wasn't on board!!!! I had been waiting for the right time to ask you because I so bad wanted to hear your testimony!!! I think your head covering is beautiful because I understand the reason behind it from God's word. So my family is now grown but I am still keeper of the home ...it's the job I have always loved!! Just a side note... I also live in Ohio...45 minutes east of Cleveland....born and raised! Thanks so much for telling us your story....I Love it. Praise to our Savior!!!!
I loved getting to know you better! You’re an absolutely beautiful human. Wish I could give you a big hug!! I’m from southern Ohio but my father and husband were/are both in the military. I hope to someday have a homestead. I do homeschool my 5 kids and you’re right...10 years ago ppl really did frown on it! Because we move so much we too home church off and on. I’ve found it hard to find a church that we “fit” into so we just follow the Lord at home. Anyway loving you from afar my sister I’m Christ!!💞
Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable. I appreciate the respect that I see you showing for others and yourself. You are an answer to my prayers as I begin the homesteading life in preparation of my husband retiring and after 20 years of homeschooling our children in the suburbs. As a sister in Christ, I want to say thank you for your obedience to the Holy Spirit. You certainly are sharing His love through this wacky world of social media. I look forward to learning from you.
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” You can be confident you and your husband are making Biblical decisions sweet lady. What a precious family ❤️
I so appreciate you sharing your families story! It gives those of us that are still in the process HOPE ❤️. Thank you for your transparency and your willingness to share your lives with us! Blessings upon Blessings for you and yours always 🙏🏽
I am new to your channel (your teacher planner/home planner brought me to your page). I have really enjoyed your videos and learning about homesteading, I am learning so much. I am also a Christian, wife, Momma and homemaker. It was so nice to learn more about you and your family in this video.
You are a terrific inspiration sharing your lifestyle with us. I cook from scratch, garden, can produce, just as my mom and grandmothers did. I enjoy watching your videos and learn from them.
You don’t have to go into a brick and mortar building and pay their tithes to believe in God, to pray, to worship and to learn and spread the word of God. I love your channel Sister!!🥰
Thank you for being so authentic. I have a daughter with a peanut allergy, pet allergies and seasonal allergies and it has definitely affected choices that we make as a family as to where we can go and things she can do. Most people go out of their way to be careful and accommodating but there are those who just don't or can't understand. We homeschool also and have really loved what it has meant for each of our children individually and our family as a whole. I've learned many things from your videos. So, blessings from KY.
First of all, I’m enjoying your channel, I started following you during your August challenge. I didn’t write this comment when I finished watching it, but your words have been on my mind and heart, so just wanted to say, I’m 70 and have never chosen to debate my religious beliefs, god bless you and your family. I believe god will send you many blessings!
I admire your convictions and your commitment to respecting other individuals agency to make there own decisions when they are ready to do so. Keep up the good work.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, listening to the why’s. I too cover, most generally on a daily basis. There are days that I don’t, but for the most part I wrap daily and thoroughly enjoy it. I actually feel vulnerable if I don’t wrap. I love feeling safe in the Lord. I honestly can understand why people will swaddle babies to comfort them. I feel the same way about my wraps.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! Home church is a beautiful thing. We also home church as well & we have seen a lot of growth within our family in having home church. It has been a beautiful change for us. The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.
I can’t imagine the severity of the allergies of Gabe as well as your chrons plus your concern. Never will you be judged by the only one who matters for caring for your children he’s blessed you with. And you could be a help to others who in the future may not be able to go to church because of government overreach
You family and story is truly a inspiration. I really enjoyed this video as well as all others. I homeschool as well and would love to have a homestead one day until then I will continue to do all I can here. God bless you and your family! Thank you for sharing you life and family story!
You’re incredible- what an inspiration you are! So enjoying watching some of your older videos of where it started. 👏 good for you guys, so so amazing.
I find you a very strong and beautiful woman with a beautiful family. My great grandfather always said I don't need a church to believe and read the Bible. And he was right, I think the same. Your blessed and I love your channel. 🥰
I admire your family. You are such an incredible soul, bringing up incredibly blessed children. As a mom who has a child with horrible food allergies, my heart is with yours.
Have you thought of inviting others in your community to your home church? Be clear about the allergies. I use to go to a bible study with a lady who was severely allergic to perfumes and artificial scents. She was clear about this and we knew not to have any scents on us. Fellowship is important because as iron sharpens iron, we sharpen each other as believers. My family went many years doing Church only at home by ourselves and having fellowship again has been so life changing for us. Thanks for sharing so much about yourself! You are an inspiration!! God bless!!
I was wondering since the start of the pandemic does the church you used to attend have online services. In the UK this seems to be common. I just wondered if it was another option for your family, along side what you already do
Praise God for your testimony. I identify with you re: headcoverings. We must follow the leading and guiding of God's Word and the Holy Spirit. My husband and I had a home church for 4 years, it was wonderful. God eventually moved us to a small Bible based non denomination church. We faced push back in doing so, but knew we had to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. We must go by faith, not by sight. May the Lord Jesus bless you and your family abundantly. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into your channel. It is a huge blessing to me.
Since our son was born 19 months ago, we've been having church at home. Granted we participate in our congregation's online Sacrament Service. However, at this time my husband administers the Sacrament to our family since we don't go to the church. I lead daily scripture study but he has taken on leading the family counsel and devotional times during the week. I wear a head covering when serving the Lord in His house and when I feel convicted to do so, which has become more frequent since becoming a wife and mother. Modest clothing has always been a mainstay for myself and like your husband enjoys you in different clothes, my husband enjoys me and my dressing style the same way. We also get some feedback about our choices to homeschool, homestead, and homechurch but when we remind them it's what we feel God wants for our family they let it lay. We have many challenges and choices in common and this is why I truly love watching you and your family. Not to mention until siblings come along your children help my son feel like he has littles around with him. Thank you for being you and sharing your family's journey. It's brought much spiritual companionship seeing you go through similar life lessons to those from which we also learn. God bless you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your heart and your faith. It is so refreshing to "meet" someone with such a similar journey. We home church as well and have for the last 8 years, the Lord brought us to this decision in a different way but it truly is a blessing and a beautiful thing to worship the Lord as a family in Spirit and in Truth, without compromise. I'm glad the Lord brought your channel in my life, it has been an encouragement to me and I hope you receive some encouragement as well. You and your husband are being wonderful stewards of the blessings He has allowed. Thank you for your witness and testimony of the Lord Jesus. ❤
Love your video! On the issue of head covering, I went to a Latin Mass earlier this year. All the women and girls were wearing a mantilla. What a beautiful expression of faith. You shine with the Holy Spirit. Happy trails.
Homesteading has been my dream and goal for a few years now. Starting small while we wait for our homestead to come along. I currently garden, have chickens and now ducks (two teenagers) and am loving it! I too have health issues so this is Uber important
I just found your blog over the last few days. This was a great video. I am a Catholic (married to a Lutheran!) and often get questions about that, so I totally understand how it feels when people question you! Thank you for being so transparent. I enjoy watching all the recipes and homesteading, though I am definitely not living that same life myself, lol It’s very admirable and fun to see the way the Holy Spirit convicts peoples hearts…excited to watch more. 😄
You are such a lovely person and a wonderful mother. I hope Gabe is still able to outgrow some of the dangerous allergic reactions. You are certainly setting a great example for all of the children of service to others.
aww, bless your heart and Gabe's! I cried with you sweet girl and now here I'm crying again while trying to type. Children are so precious to me. I love you and your family so much and feel so close to you as if you were family. I'm praying for healing for Gabe and when he goes to college, he'll have no worries. I loved this vlog! It was like sitting with one of my girls and just listening. You are such a blessing to me. May God bless you and keep you always :)
I was crying along with you as you shared about Gabe’s allergies. My oldest is also deathly allergic to peanuts. His first reaction happened when he was 6 months old. It’s so painful as a mother to have him be in danger and have to be “different.” It has been a challenge and it’s also the reason we started to homeschool, but we have found great joy in the journey. Thank you for sharing your story
I had the opportunity to homeschool my children for a couple of years and absolutely loved it as a family. We used the abeka curriculum. Even after our situation changed and our kids had to go back into public school. The foundation that was laid in those early years, made them better students, better citizens, and more responsible as children and later as adults.
I just recently found your channel & I absolutely love it. This video is so heart warming & touching, I totally agree with protecting your children however you can. The Lord will always bless you & your family. Right now I home church too by way of watching a church on videos & totally can feel the Lord working through the videos.
I enjoyed your story. I believe a mother and father need to advocate for their family and children. You know what is best for your family. Thank you so much for sharing. Blessings to you all.
I have followed you for a long time on Instagram and now also on UA-cam. I didn’t know that you didn’t have kitchen skills until later in life. When you said that Adam had to teach you to cook rice that really surprised me…and also inspired me! I didn’t learn any kitchen skills growing up and my fiancée is constantly teaching me basic skills. I think of you as a wonderful cook and provider of nourishment for your family, so like you said… if you can learn to do it hopefully I can learn too! 👏🏻😁 thank you for continuing to share!
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Absolutely the most inspirational Christian, homesteading family blog I have ever seen. Thank you for putting yourself out there. I support and respect you for standing.
There will always be naysayers.
I just want to say, I am not religious at all but you clearly are making the choices that are best for your family. Don’t worry about other people and do what’s best for you all. Sending so much love! ❤
I was crying right along with you when you were talking about your son’s food allergies. I have had anaphylactic food allergies all my life, I’m now a grown woman with children of my own. I pray that God blesses you and your family. Your son is blessed to have a mother and father and family that cares so much for him and makes sure he is safe.
I am so sorry to hear you have allergies too. It's such a tough burden to bear!
What a beautiful girl you are, Jessica. You handled these often intrusive, audacious questions with Grace and Patience. Your children rise up and call you Blessed, as do MANY of us out here.
Oh dear. I am crying watching this, I can’t imagine being in your situation. I don’t know what plans God has for you but I do know that you are a light and an inspiration for me.
I was crying too... She's SUCH a Blessing and a Beautiful person 🙏🙏🙏
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Oh my! Touched my heart and made me cry. It’s obvious you are leaning on Jesus. I think of Psalm 91. He is our refuge. God Bless you and your family. 💕🙏❤️🙏
I am grateful that the Lord lead me to your stories. They are a blessing. Thank you for so generously sharing! May the Lord Richly bless you and your family!
Your family's story is a perfectly beautiful example of how God uses all things for the good of those who love Him. 💕
What an inspiring story of faith and love. I think your lifestyle and choices raising your family is very admirable. God bless you and yours.
I enjoy your channel!
Your testimony is such an encouragement to me. My daughter, Selah, was born with a rare disease which requires a liver and kidney transplant. Her medical needs made our lives very different from those around us. We chose/were led to homeschool and home church to protect her from illness, but quickly learned that there were benefits from a faith standpoint for homeschooling and intimate family worship (with others when possible). Sometimes, there has been judgment from others (and tears of doubt on our part wondering if we're are doing it all wrong)...Sometimes it can feel like we are isolating ourselves, but the truth is that we are protecting our daughter from harm. We are learning to trust God's will in our life, and ultimately God is blessing us and growing us spiritually because of Selah's condition. God has used your testimony to encourage me to continue seeking Him for our family. Thank you!
I LOVE that daddy leads his family in learning Who God is and in worship to Him!!! This is going to be sooooo good for your children. As a children’s minister’s kid I’ve seen first hand that you can teach all the things at church but parents that are engaged followers of Jesus who are teaching at home can make a bigger impact in their child’s life.
I can't even imagine how hard that would be for your son to avoid everything. And you deciding to home church is not living in fear. It's called protecting your child from harm. And you should be getting respect for that and not ridicule. You did good.
This video is such a blessing for me. I identify myself with the way you dress, are raising your children and your faith.
I'm starting my journey on homeschooling and homesteading. It's something the Holy Spirit has been promoting me to do. Still praying for the Holy Spirit guide me and my husband in the things we need to do.
God bless you and your beautiful family.
I came to your site from Becky at Homestead Acre. I too have severe allergies and it is difficult when you cannot be a part of everything everyone else is doing.. Your faith is awesome. You are an inspiration!
Watching this is such a blessing. Gabriel was set apart to create a path for your family to remove themselves from the busy and fast paced world we are all stuck in. I commend you for your courage to talk to everyone about your choices and I am thrilled that you stand so firmly. Your husband is leading his family under the loving guidance of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father, let the naysayers fall on deaf ears. 💕
As a Christian myself I feel that doing home church is wonderful. My family and I stopped going to church years ago for other reasons and now we worship our Lord from our home as well. We are the temple of God and it doesn’t make any difference where we worship him just as long as we do and keep him first in our lives. Blessings to you and your family!! Cindy
I am a born again Christian and bless you!!!! I live in Nova Scotia. I love fashion and makeup but I also love so many things that you do. I quilt,knit, spin wool, bake,and cook from healthy whole foods.I have 4 daughters and they are all grown up, educated and on their own. The scripture says "where two or three are gathered". You are beautiful on the inside and out!!
I like the way you talk about your experiences with grace and without judgment. I almost cried hearing how much your (not so little anymore) son suffered in church... and I'm sorry you and your family has been judged so much.
I’m having a problem the various people you know or don’t, that feel they have a right to question how and why you do what you do and live the way you live. As long as it doesn’t harm anyone , what you do should be your decision and no one else’s. The safety and happiness of your family is what should matter and folks should worry about themselves. You have a lot on your plate and I wish peace and love to your family.
This was a wonderful way of getting to know you and your family! Thank you for being so open and honest about these issues. You are such an encouragement an inspiration to me. Your devotion and love for your husband and children is absolutely beautiful to see. God bless you and your family.
I am Anglican. (Episcopalian) You are doing the right thing for Gabriel. People who try to make you feel you must go to their building to worship obviously don't know that the first 'Churches' were in caves, and then houses. I do personally go to a church building, but my children are all adults so there is no fear of allergies. You are a wonderful mom, don't ever let people lead you to doubt. We had a 15acre place in beautiful Nova Scotia when our children were young and we all often say now, that's the time when we were happiest. My husband of 52 years (yes we married young) died in faith and I now am in an apartment in Ontario where all of our children are. But at 75 I still do some canning and still lots of baking. Even thought my children have my recipes, they still want their favorite's made by me. .they say its just not the same when they make it! Blessings to you and your family from me here in North Bay.
I always feel as though you are wise beyond your years & it's very apparent the Lord is leading you every step of the way. Today I felt as though I had a friend telling me her story. You are so kind & speak to my heart about your journey. Thank you for sharing.
I love listening to you and all your stories. God’s blessings on your dear family
You are a kind and refreshing person. Strong in your faith but understanding in the differences that make us human.
I am at the beginning of my homesteading journey and have just found your channel so thank you for sharing your life and skills with us all.
Good vibes from New South Wales, Australia!
Thank you for sharing your journey! You handled all of the questions in such a graceful way. I'm so sorry that you have received judgment and pushback regarding your decision to home church. It's hurtful when we don't have support regarding the decisions we make for our families. Thankfully God knows our hearts and motivations, and His opinion is the only one that matters!
AMEN!!!🙏🙏🙏Janie D
Agree 100%
Very well said Miranda! When we are living in God's will nothing else matters. Love this channel and glad to get to know them better. Very inspiring!
I an a single Muslim man who lives in the city but I connected with you in so many levels and I enjoy your videos a lot Gabe is very lucky to have u as a mother .love and respect from algeria 🇩🇿
You have a beautiful family and you’re so inspirational. Btw, you do not look 40 at all. You’re stunning. My family and I are Catholic and attend mass every Sunday, but I am 100% certain your family knows the Bible more than my entire parish. Lol! So, just because one goes to a church doesn’t mean they know more than someone who does home church. You inspire me to read the Bible more. So, I thank you. 🙏🏼 😊
Wow what a wonderful video. I learned about your page thru one I just started watching. Living Traditions Homestead. My husband and I are just starting to learn homesteading. We too are in Ohio. I'm so grateful for people like you to lead us on our journey. Thank you so much for sharing yours! God bless!
You answered all of the questions beautifully. It’s so nice seeing a fellow Christian woman sticking to her convictions.
I’m a Catholic Mom who also lives in the country. I wear dresses often but not always because of practicality as well. I cover my head at Mass with a veil. I wear a black veil, the symbolism for a married Catholic woman, is that the veil is over our heads like God and our Husband, the black is because I’m married, until death do we part. The single women who veil typically wear white or light colors.
God Bless!
This video is so raw and beautiful. Your faith shines through. I am not a Christian, but your conviction is amazing to me. Thank you for answering our questions, I learned a lot!
I just loved this! I admire your stand and doing what God has called your family to do. We are to love each other and respect what God calls each of us to do. He calls us to be different at times and maybe just for a season. We should just each just do what God ask of us and not worry about what God has ask others to do. Following the Holy Spirit is life changing and life rewarding. Thank you for telling your story.
What a blessing you are to your family. I cannot imagine how scary those allergies must be. It’s so wonderful to see how you have advocated for Gabe over the years and clearly you have taught him to be a wonderful advocate for himself, now that he’s older. Thanks for sharing more about yourself and your journey.
Oh Jessica! Your mom tears brought tears to my eyes too. I had the same experience with my son (his anaphylactic allergy is walnuts and pecans). God bless you and your babies!
I have been following you and your family for only a short period of time, one of your videos popped up on my "you may like" lists on youtube. What a beautiful soul you are, inside and out. Your family is amazing, I adore watching your approach to teaching your children life skills .. Don't ever let anyones idea of Faith, rock your own, as you say, in the Bible, it is said, those who gather in my name, there am I in the midst of them.".You are inspirational and thank you for sharing..
You're doing wonderful. You're making choices to make your lives the best they can be. I'm in my fifties, and had the nut allergy growing up too. I was so misunderstood at school. Keeping your children safe and feeling safe is so important.
Thank you so much for sharing yourself. I’m not on Instagram and don’t really want to be so I appreciate you taking this time. I came here from Living Traditions Homestead, Sarah talked about you and the pantry challenge. You have a lovely family and I’ve enjoyed the few videos that I’ve seen.
I greatly appreciate that you live your convictions even though people may not approve. The viewpoint that God has you at a certain place or ‘way’ is admirable. I tend to get caught in thinking things are forever and it can really throw me off the path. Thanks for the inspiration you’ve given me
You are an a amazing mother, and you've done a great job sharing your story.
Very humbling and inspirational.
Thank you and God bless.
As missionaries we started homeschooling in 1979 and was unheard of at that time. I love your balanced view on dress etc. Very refreshing!!
You are a beautiful woman and child of God. Thank you for sharing yourself with us; what a privilege to learn more about you!
This was the video I needed to hear. I look for like minded Bible believer channels and am so glad to have found your channel. Being led by the Holy Spirit is how we should live our lives. You shared that y’all couldn’t move to the country so you started preparing while you waited. That’s the season that we’ve been in for 6 years under different circumstances, but it’s been a time of growth in our personal relationship with the Lord. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Just want to say Thank You for always putting your kids first. God has a way of making you follow his path. My mother made sure to always put all 8 of us first and I hope you all know how much we kid appreciate that.🙏
Thank you for sharing a little more about your family and lifestyle. I am very inspired by your videos and have much gratitude. 🙏❤️
Bless your heart, you precious lady! I recently found your channel and have enjoyed all of the videos I have watched, but none so much as this one. Praise God those beautiful children have a faithful mother leading them through life! I could fill a thousand pages to you and still not be able to verbalize how blessed I feel by your precious videos! You remind me so much of my maternal grandmother, it's like being able to look into the past and watch her living her early years, raising my mother. Though we may never meet here, I'll see you in Heaven.God bless you and your family!
Hi Jessica thank you for being so transparent it is very refreshing! I am a new subscriber to your channel and have very much enjoyed what you share with us. I to am a believer and ware a head covering and have for the past 7 years. It is so refreshing to see others following Christ and what the scripture instructs us to do in today’s time and not look at it as something that is past tense and doesn’t apply to todays time! I appreciate you standing strong in your relationship with the Heavenly Father and allowing the Holy Spirit to lead you! I look forward to your content and sharing in what you all are doing on your homestead!!❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for opening up and being so vulnerable in this video. I know it’s not easy to open yourself up to the public especially with choices that are so near to your heart.
You’re such a wonderful inspiration, a very gentle and kind woman, it’s rare to come by these days. I’m grateful and blessed to have found your channel 💕🙏🏼
I am so very proud of you, I wish that I had raised my children the way you are raising yours. I believe God's plan for your family is being fulfilled. I love and enjoy your Channel, thank you for giving us such a personal look into your life. I pray God will continue to bless you.
I GET IT. I totally understand your fears & tears. My son 10, diagnosed with dairy anaphylaxis at 10months, now also cashews, pistachios & sesame seeds. You want to protect them as much as you can, with your life. Stay strong & stay safe.
You delivered a very mindful and thoughtful Q and A. You and your family is so very blessed. You wholeheartedly put your family first, especially with your sons allergies. You need no approval from anyone to live the life the way that works for your family, only approval from God. You are a beautiful soul and I enjoy each and every video you present to us. I do have to go back and see if you did some pressure canning videos specifically explaining the canner itself. I'm a 30 yr gardener and canner but only did water bath canning. Eager to do meats and bone broths as freezer space is always an issue to store these items. Blessings. Di
You are an inspiration. I wish I had it all together at your age. God bless you and your family
I love learning from your videos and so glad to get to know you more. Being a parent is a huge responsibility and doing whats best for your home and family is what it's all about. Your faith is strong, it radiates from you to others and the relationship between one and Christ is a deep personal relationship between the two. You are beautiful inside and out and are doing an amazing job.
TY Jessica. My grandson has Crohn's disease & he is facing surgery to remove his many fissures. I can't imagine being pregnant with crohns. Bless you Sweetheart for all you do for your family. 💕
Jessica, I appreciate your sincerity and honesty. There is so much of Gabriel's and your story that I resonate with. Your journey honors Jesus, God, and your family in a beautiful, gracious way. Thank you.
Jessica, You are a lovely person inside and out. Your life is a beautiful tapestry of following the heart. A heart filled and fueled by love.
We are all individuals in Christ yet, family.
Many Blessings to your and your family.
Hi Jessica. So nice to hear your personal background & family history. We encounter stresses daily. It helps so much to gain understanding. You are wise & I'm very glad u are safeguarding your children. Enjoy all your cooking patience. You have many blessings and your leadership is inspiring.
Hello, I’m a revert to Islam , and I really appreciate your honesty, and strength in keeping your family healthy and safe. I love the head covering part:). Thank You for sharing
I never saw going to church as “you have to worship here”, I see it more as a community that worships together. Not because of the building, but because of everyone’s love for Christ 🥰
I also had Bell’s palsy when I was a teenager, (so not pregnancy induced haha) and it was scary! I went to the ER and got a steroid shot and thankfully it didn’t last more than a month. The eye patches made the skin around my eye so dry 😅
I absolutely love your channel and all the wonderful content you share. You and your family are lovely and a gift to many with all that you share.
Years ago I was a children’s director in our Presbyterian church and a group of us went to California to observe the “ new model “ of family ministry. The approach was that the scripture for that Sunday would be taught through the message, music, maybe a video clip or through art. A discussion in the pew with your family or whoever you were seated by ( like a small group) type situation. As you were talking about your family church literally that is what you are doing. You are the church.
I have never once commented on a video, I just watch but I need to tell you that I soooo appreciate everything you are saying about your own beliefs and letting your kids choose their own paths even if they get ideas from you or if their own ideas differ. I come from a VERY large family of southern baptist but was raised methodist and have found my way to Him being all about MY relationship and that that is the most important piece of the puzzle (even if my VERY big family doesn’t agree and thinks I should just follow them). The fact that you have such strong convictions but are letting them choose their relationships themselves is such an amazing thing that I think a lot of people are missing... praise you for letting them find Him instead of you finding Him for them!!
You are such a wonderful caring mom. You had me in tears listening about Gabe’s allergies. Thank you for sharing your journey. Im so sorry some people dont agree or understand your decisions, but someone is always annoyed about something these days. Your family is such an inspiration to me! Much love and i pray God continues to bless your family.
Jessica.......This was so beautiful!!!! I agree 100 percent in the way you are living and raising your children. It's what I always wanted to do raising my 5 children but hubby wasn't on board!!!! I had been waiting for the right time to ask you because I so bad wanted to hear your testimony!!! I think your head covering is beautiful because I understand the reason behind it from God's word. So my family is now grown but I am still keeper of the home ...it's the job I have always loved!! Just a side note... I also live in Ohio...45 minutes east of Cleveland....born and raised! Thanks so much for telling us your story....I Love it. Praise to our Savior!!!!
I loved getting to know you better! You’re an absolutely beautiful human. Wish I could give you a big hug!! I’m from southern Ohio but my father and husband were/are both in the military. I hope to someday have a homestead. I do homeschool my 5 kids and you’re right...10 years ago ppl really did frown on it! Because we move so much we too home church off and on. I’ve found it hard to find a church that we “fit” into so we just follow the Lord at home. Anyway loving you from afar my sister I’m Christ!!💞
Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable. I appreciate the respect that I see you showing for others and yourself. You are an answer to my prayers as I begin the homesteading life in preparation of my husband retiring and after 20 years of homeschooling our children in the suburbs. As a sister in Christ, I want to say thank you for your obedience to the Holy Spirit. You certainly are sharing His love through this wacky world of social media. I look forward to learning from you.
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” You can be confident you and your husband are making Biblical decisions sweet lady. What a precious family ❤️
I so appreciate you sharing your families story! It gives those of us that are still in the process HOPE ❤️. Thank you for your transparency and your willingness to share your lives with us! Blessings upon Blessings for you and yours always 🙏🏽
I am new to your channel (your teacher planner/home planner brought me to your page). I have really enjoyed your videos and learning about homesteading, I am learning so much. I am also a Christian, wife, Momma and homemaker. It was so nice to learn more about you and your family in this video.
How kind of you to share your life and beliefs with others!
I think you are an absolute wonderful family, loving, caring, beautiful and your love for God is wonderful, you sure do inspire me every day.
You are a terrific inspiration sharing your lifestyle with us. I cook from scratch, garden, can produce, just as my mom and grandmothers did. I enjoy watching your videos and learn from them.
You don’t have to go into a brick and mortar building and pay their tithes to believe in God, to pray, to worship and to learn and spread the word of God. I love your channel Sister!!🥰
Thank you for being so authentic. I have a daughter with a peanut allergy, pet allergies and seasonal allergies and it has definitely affected choices that we make as a family as to where we can go and things she can do. Most people go out of their way to be careful and accommodating but there are those who just don't or can't understand. We homeschool also and have really loved what it has meant for each of our children individually and our family as a whole. I've learned many things from your videos. So, blessings from KY.
First of all, I’m enjoying your channel, I started following you during your August challenge. I didn’t write this comment when I finished watching it, but your words have been on my mind and heart, so just wanted to say, I’m 70 and have never chosen to debate my religious beliefs, god bless you and your family. I believe god will send you many blessings!
I admire your convictions and your commitment to respecting other individuals agency to make there own decisions when they are ready to do so. Keep up the good work.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, listening to the why’s. I too cover, most generally on a daily basis. There are days that I don’t, but for the most part I wrap daily and thoroughly enjoy it. I actually feel vulnerable if I don’t wrap. I love feeling safe in the Lord. I honestly can understand why people will swaddle babies to comfort them. I feel the same way about my wraps.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! Home church is a beautiful thing. We also home church as well & we have seen a lot of growth within our family in having home church. It has been a beautiful change for us.
The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.
I can’t imagine the severity of the allergies of Gabe as well as your chrons plus your concern. Never will you be judged by the only one who matters for caring for your children he’s blessed you with. And you could be a help to others who in the future may not be able to go to church because of government overreach
You family and story is truly a inspiration. I really enjoyed this video as well as all others. I homeschool as well and would love to have a homestead one day until then I will continue to do all I can here. God bless you and your family! Thank you for sharing you life and family story!
You’re incredible- what an inspiration you are!
So enjoying watching some of your older videos of where it started. 👏 good for you guys, so so amazing.
I find you a very strong and beautiful woman with a beautiful family. My great grandfather always said I don't need a church to believe and read the Bible. And he was right, I think the same. Your blessed and I love your channel. 🥰
Thank you so much for sharing! I love to hear about your family and your convictions. May God bless you!
I admire your family. You are such an incredible soul, bringing up incredibly blessed children. As a mom who has a child with horrible food allergies, my heart is with yours.
Have you thought of inviting others in your community to your home church? Be clear about the allergies. I use to go to a bible study with a lady who was severely allergic to perfumes and artificial scents. She was clear about this and we knew not to have any scents on us. Fellowship is important because as iron sharpens iron, we sharpen each other as believers. My family went many years doing Church only at home by ourselves and having fellowship again has been so life changing for us. Thanks for sharing so much about yourself! You are an inspiration!! God bless!!
Yes, we have considered it. We currently invite friends and family, but haven't reached out further than that.
I was wondering since the start of the pandemic does the church you used to attend have online services. In the UK this seems to be common. I just wondered if it was another option for your family, along side what you already do
I admire the strength of your convictions. You know what is best for your family. It is inspiring!
Praise God for your testimony. I identify with you re: headcoverings. We must follow the leading and guiding of God's Word and the Holy Spirit. My husband and I had a home church for 4 years, it was wonderful. God eventually moved us to a small Bible based non denomination church. We faced push back in doing so, but knew we had to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. We must go by faith, not by sight. May the Lord Jesus bless you and your family abundantly. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into your channel. It is a huge blessing to me.
Since our son was born 19 months ago, we've been having church at home. Granted we participate in our congregation's online Sacrament Service. However, at this time my husband administers the Sacrament to our family since we don't go to the church. I lead daily scripture study but he has taken on leading the family counsel and devotional times during the week. I wear a head covering when serving the Lord in His house and when I feel convicted to do so, which has become more frequent since becoming a wife and mother. Modest clothing has always been a mainstay for myself and like your husband enjoys you in different clothes, my husband enjoys me and my dressing style the same way. We also get some feedback about our choices to homeschool, homestead, and homechurch but when we remind them it's what we feel God wants for our family they let it lay. We have many challenges and choices in common and this is why I truly love watching you and your family. Not to mention until siblings come along your children help my son feel like he has littles around with him. Thank you for being you and sharing your family's journey. It's brought much spiritual companionship seeing you go through similar life lessons to those from which we also learn. God bless you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your heart and your faith. It is so refreshing to "meet" someone with such a similar journey. We home church as well and have for the last 8 years, the Lord brought us to this decision in a different way but it truly is a blessing and a beautiful thing to worship the Lord as a family in Spirit and in Truth, without compromise. I'm glad the Lord brought your channel in my life, it has been an encouragement to me and I hope you receive some encouragement as well. You and your husband are being wonderful stewards of the blessings He has allowed. Thank you for your witness and testimony of the Lord Jesus. ❤
Love your video! On the issue of head covering, I went to a Latin Mass earlier this year. All the women and girls were wearing a mantilla. What a beautiful expression of faith. You shine with the Holy Spirit. Happy trails.
Homesteading has been my dream and goal for a few years now. Starting small while we wait for our homestead to come along. I currently garden, have chickens and now ducks (two teenagers) and am loving it! I too have health issues so this is Uber important
What a wonderful woman and amazing mother you are! Thank you for sharing your family with us. You all are very impressive.
I just found your blog over the last few days. This was a great video. I am a Catholic (married to a Lutheran!) and often get questions about that, so I totally understand how it feels when people question you! Thank you for being so transparent. I enjoy watching all the recipes and homesteading, though I am definitely not living that same life myself, lol
It’s very admirable and fun to see the way the Holy Spirit convicts peoples hearts…excited to watch more. 😄
You are such a lovely person and a wonderful mother. I hope Gabe is still able to outgrow some of the dangerous allergic reactions. You are certainly setting a great example for all of the children of service to others.
aww, bless your heart and Gabe's! I cried with you sweet girl and now here I'm crying again while trying to type. Children are so precious to me. I love you and your family so much and feel so close to you as if you were family. I'm praying for healing for Gabe and when he goes to college, he'll have no worries. I loved this vlog! It was like sitting with one of my girls and just listening. You are such a blessing to me. May God bless you and keep you always :)
I was crying along with you as you shared about Gabe’s allergies. My oldest is also deathly allergic to peanuts. His first reaction happened when he was 6 months old. It’s so painful as a mother to have him be in danger and have to be “different.” It has been a challenge and it’s also the reason we started to homeschool, but we have found great joy in the journey. Thank you for sharing your story
Boy, does your face light up when your children show up! Lovely. :D
I very much admire your strength, and the decisions you've had to make for your family.
I really have learned so much from your videos.
You are so inspiring! My husband and I also home church. You know God is in control and y’all live your life that way.
I had the opportunity to homeschool my children for a couple of years and absolutely loved it as a family. We used the abeka curriculum. Even after our situation changed and our kids had to go back into public school. The foundation that was laid in those early years, made them better students, better citizens, and more responsible as children and later as adults.
I just recently found your channel & I absolutely love it. This video is so heart warming & touching, I totally agree with protecting your children however you can. The Lord will always bless you & your family. Right now I home church too by way of watching a church on videos & totally can feel the Lord working through the videos.
I enjoyed your story. I believe a mother and father need to advocate for their family and children. You know what is best for your family. Thank you so much for sharing. Blessings to you all.
You and your family, your way of life, is an inspiration. I'm so happy to have found your videos.
I am so grateful for your channel! You and your family are amazing! You have truly motivated me.
I have followed you for a long time on Instagram and now also on UA-cam. I didn’t know that you didn’t have kitchen skills until later in life. When you said that Adam had to teach you to cook rice that really surprised me…and also inspired me! I didn’t learn any kitchen skills growing up and my fiancée is constantly teaching me basic skills. I think of you as a wonderful cook and provider of nourishment for your family, so like you said… if you can learn to do it hopefully I can learn too! 👏🏻😁 thank you for continuing to share!