Creating a Peaceful Home as a Christian homemaker
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2023
- Creating a peaceful home is one of the blessings of being a homemaker. And part of creating peace is cutting out drama... and most commonly, what causes drama? OUTRAGE MEDIA. So, what does it look like to "stay informed" as a Christian woman, wife, homemaker? And why I don't listen to "conservative" talk shows.
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-Killing Uncle Sam by Rodney Howard Browne
-Killing the Planet by Rodney Howard Browne
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So many of the homesteading channels have gone “doom and gloom” now. Thank you for this breath of fresh air Kelli. I love to keep a sweet disposition in my home and my husband “stays aware”. Men can handle larger stress loads anyway. As women, we can keep our homes as SANCTUARIES. ❤️
Amen!
For sure
There's no shortage of information in the world. But, there's very little pursuit of wisdom.♥️🇨🇦
Amen ❤
so good!
Coming back to add more thoughts. I have an old friend who I believe has been driven quite literally insane from her constant consumption of "news". She has become so incredibly toxic that I had to cut her off completely. She will not listen to reason and she has isolated herself from everyone who cares for her. It's always the scariest, most doomsday stories that she is the most drawn to (and then she spreads the fear to others). She has become a self-brainwashed shell of her former self. It's incredibly sad. Due to my experience with her, I'm extra thankful for your take on all of this, Kelli. You speak 100% truth, and ESPECIALLY to those personality types who are more naturally prone to anxiety or obsession.
This is so sad...
Sooo refreshing. I really wish more Christians thought like this!
Wise words from a young woman.
Great timing! I need to heed this advice about consuming news. I’ve certainly felt despair for awhile now wondering how much longer God will let things be. This has led me to actually being angry at God. Not because I blame Him for the corruption, but because I wonder why He won’t bring down the fire and brimstone. This is not how I’m supposed to feel…
Thank you for explaining this topic so well with scripture. God bless ❤
I agree! I cancelled Amazon as well. I will look for my items elsewhere. Thank you for your encouragement and wisdom and YES! I, too wish there were more Christians that thought like this! I'm so happy I found your channel and the one you have with your husband. Godly wisdom and much appreciated. So glad to know my husband and I are not alone and modeling our lives after Christ and what God says in His word.
Ironically I clicked on a political video before clicking on your video. I only watched 2 min of the political video before feeling overwhelmed and then went directly to this video….I had no idea you were going to talk exactly about that haha. Clearly I needed to hear it. Thanks 🤗
Such an important topic to talk about. In the beginning as a Christ follower I felt it was helpful to learn about the evil around me because I was oblivious, but now that I’m further in my journey, I no longer need to see it and I try to stay away from the drama. Thank you for sharing!
Yes, so true, thank you for sharing your testimony with this!!
I deliberately stopped ‚being informed‘ in 2020. Before that I was getting angrier and angrier about constantly being lied to.
During Corona I finally realized: I do not have to listen! I focus on my family instead, on making my home a haven.
You are spot on: Once you know something isn’t in line with your values, move on. Don’t waste your energy by dwelling on negative things.
Thank you so much for your content sister in Christ 💚 I am due with my second baby in a week. I’m a part time dental hygienist and I am so excited to stay home full time with my babies and become a better home maker. When I go back in January I’ll only be doing 1 day a week. I have been so blessed with your content. Thank you again!
Congratulations on your second baby!! I pray that you have a smooth rest of pregnancy and birth! And how exciting for this new season you are entering. God bless you and your family!
Faith and trust in the Lord and reading the Bible more than other books and staying prayed up is all we need to stay focused on. I have a home library but the main book I'll always turn to is my Bible. I love your videos 😊❤
had a friend years ago who was suffering from severe depression - like refuse to get out of bed, depression & she had 3 young kids & a husband to take care of. The depression was understandable on one level; her brother killed himself with drugs & it was the other brother who supplied him. That would depress any sister of course. But when she finally sought therapy, it came out that the very FIRST thing she did in the morning before getting out of bed was turn on their bedroom tv to the news. (I argue that No ONE should have a tv in the bedroom, but I digress, as I would not have a tv in a house at all) The news would accentuate her depression about her brother. The therapist told her she was not allowed to watch the news in the morning - she was to get up & get busy. She said it made the biggest change in her life. A few years ago, I too, got hooked into a lot of the 'panic news' because I knew for a while that we are lied to all the time. For a while it made me feel 'vindicated' that I was right about everything. It turned me into a very unhealthy person. My husband finally told me that I needed to cut it out & I did. I realized that I was wasting a lot of time (which was not apparent at the time, because it was an incremental thing consuming me) and my house, relationships, etc...were suffering for it. I still see the headlines & once in awhile I DO want to know what is going on generally, so I check in, but it no longer consumes me, because I know I have much more productive, peaceful endeavors to get to. It started leaving me more time to do a lot of spiritual 'homework', too. And you know, I was 'right' about alot of things but it didn't help me feel better to be 'right'.
I feel convicted. Youre right... This is a new perspective to me, it seems wise and for our good as women.
Amen!! I love your idea to let our husbands field the news of the world. We spent this past week glued to the tv watching the republican convention. It suprised me how anxious, fatiqued, and acky i am this weekend. As you spoke im reminded of the verses that say, true religion is to look after orphans and widows and to keep ourseves by being poluted from the world. Thank you for your ideas and encouragment. I am dreaming of the time and energy, not to mention health we will gleen as a result. C
This is so true! If you do still want to stay in touch with some news, I would recommend the World magazine or a printed newspaper once a week. I think reading a printed paper is better on stress levels than watching a news video or channel on TV. And you can choose which articles to read or not read😊 since getting married, I have not read a newspaper or listened to much news and I don't miss it nearly as much as I thought I would! My husband tells me about news, and it is better for me to have him keep up on the news instead of me😊
Totally agree with this. I actually told my husband that I have to guard my heart so he needs to be careful about what and how much he chooses to share with me. I've found that I am very heavily affected by all of the bad things going on the world. I'd hear about something terrible happening and be depressed for days. I'd cry at the worst stories and struggle to stop thinking about them. My compassion for others is not a bad thing, but it is when it's spread to so many things that I can do nothing to help with. I felt hopeless and when I finally moved past one thing, something new was happening. It was a terrible cycle to be in. So I unsubscribed from those channels, got off social media, and let my husband know that I'd be relying on him to share what I need to know.
I live in the UK and have not watched the morning news channels since January this year. Why? They changed their music to very dramatic music - too early in the morning for me. I would prefer something gentler or uplifting.
It has been 9 months now and none of my family or neighbours has mentioned any news stories to me, so I don't feel that I am missing out on anything. If anything was important, I am sure I would find out eventually.
yesss, that is a great point... if something is dire news, you are bound to hear about it from someone!
Thank you, I needed this.
I actually am a daily informed person on the real news and actual truth...yes it is very shocking to be aware of it all. I however have not let it consume me or make me a doom and gloom individual. I spend time in prayer and the word to keep me mentally healthy and uplifted. I do understand this is not for everyone(staying totally informed)
As in all things we all need to lay our troubles on the Lord and he will sustain us. As always Kelli, I enjoy your videos.😊
Thank you !! This was awesome!
Such a great video. I did just order Killing Uncle Sam for my Father in law because I was looking for a good book for his birthday and it sounds like one he would enjoy. I am currently trying to avoid the fear mongering channels and accounts. I go back and forth with it, where I want to be informed, or I realize that it's just all stress and fear. They are all selling! They're selling fear! Yes we are prepared for emergencies, including inflation, but I agree, the fear mongering is ongoing, distracting, and not helpful to us as wives and mothers. Thank you for encouraging us to stay away from the fear and focus on staying positive and productive.
Ah yay! I think he will enjoy it, that is the one my husband prefers! Thank you for your encouragement with this! God bless you guys and your journey to live set apart, it's always encouraging to hear!
Excellent & doctrinally sound WISDOM! So refreshing to hear this guidance and encouragement!
Amen! I will be praying God's blessing over you and your husband, Kelli. Thank you so much for speaking God's beautiful truths. AMEN AND AMEN!😀
I couldn't agree more! I just started to wake up to all these channels I have listened to since 2020, they feel like friends, except they are just trying to profit off clicks. It's not helping my home and then I found your channel when I was pondering all of this! You are a blessing to me, thank you!
Such a good video full of wisdom! Thank you for sharing ❤
Amen! A very Godly outlook on this topic! It reminded me of this specific verse in Proverbs 31:25, Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.
The Proverbs 31 woman actually laughed at the future, because her trust was totally in the Lord, and we are to be the same.
Bless you.
God bless you Scott and Kelli. I have had my husband inform me on news and politics - because he can synthesize well what is important and pertinent. My news consumption is apples weather widget - just what I need for the day.
I have unfollowed so many accounts that are doom and gloom. It’s so true that these news accounts are seeking not just to inform you but to profit and that means “content” is driven by what gets clicks and attention not what is worthy and what is excellent.
Thanks for bringing up this topic with calmness and I can see how peacefulness at home makes you a gentler spirit.
haha I laughed about the weather app because it's true, just what we need =) Thank you for the encouragement and God bless you guys!
Amen, my sister. Couldn't agree more. 🙏❤
So convicted by this, thank you for sharing this Kelli. Such a good word
I needed to be reminded of this as the energy of the election is upon us. Thank you!
Thank you for your encouragement in this area. News consumption was too much a part of my life for a couple of years. I can't say it was any advantage to me. It has been so much more peaceful to let that go.
I’m so glad you talked about this because I feel as if when I’m indulging in news and the fear room clickbait stuff, it feels as though I’m sinning, it doesn’t seem obvious especially when people say “well you can’t bury your head in the sand”. But so much of what I consume in the news is in excess and it stimulates some kind of anxiety cycle that also feels addictive. It’s so strange. I believe God spoke to me through you and that he’s been telling me this for a while and I’ve just ignored him. Thank you so much for making a video on this. ❤
This is soo true, that is the biggest push back is the "bury your head in the sand comment" and it is an endless cycle of bad news that you can't do anything about most of the time. And most of us are doing the best we can to set ourselves and families apart from being affected by the world's craziness! I'm glad the video was helpful!
Love this! ❤️ You speak such wisdom!
Wise words
I've been a homesteader since 2014 and have enjoyed watching and learning from others. However, it seems like in the past year or so more and more homestead channels are doom and gloom or carnivore diet. That's it........I've stopped watching any of that stuff......life is too short to spend in a constant state of fear! How many times do the scriptures say do not fear?????
I agree! =)
Love this i feel like this video was made for me sister God bless thank you
Thank you for sharing this wisdom! I needed to hear it.
YES!!! Love this reminder!!!❤
Kelli - have you considered making a list of your favorite places to shop for all your goods? I would love a list like that! I'm a caregiver to a sick parent, and have 4 honeschooled Littles, so researching is so hard for me!!
There is such a funny quote: “Once I tried to understand the world. Then change it. Then change my attitude towards the world. And now I’m sure that if you wash the windows in the house, there will be more benefits.” It’s the same with the news - I used to try to find out as much news as possible about events in the world, but now I think it’s better to put things in order in my house.
Great video
Thanks for this word of encouragement Kelli. ☺
You're welcome!
I completely agree, however, my husband with ADHD doesn't always get the news correctly. We do not have regular news channels. Get alot of information that pertains to us through RFD TV. Then we discuss it together. Fauchi ouchi? How do we handle the medical. "Diesel shortage". Take inventory. I completely agree with the toxicity of to much news.
I tend to get quite
Obsessed with the news. I needed to hear this, although I knew it in my heart :).
I hope you are well Beverly!
I’m doing pretty well, thank you. Just dealing with side effects from treatment but God has been good through it all!
Sorry if this is a stupid question but what did Amazon do ? Besides being a giant company ? But totally agree with you. We don't even have a TV for this reason. I rarely watch the news and people think I'm crazy lol. We do watch World Watch News on the laptop with the kids for our homeschool which is fun and keeps us informed without stress and sensationalism. Thank you for your words and God bless you sweet sister !
suggestions for kids clothes would be appreciated too ! i like thrift but sometimes i need something specific ex: black sport skirt for my daughters volleyball. dont know how to get around amazon for things like that. rely on them so much now !
Not a stupid question at all! I plan on doing a video on this here soon, so I can go into more detail then. We have a few issues with them, the biggest being their anti Christian values/practices. Also, extorting/undercutting/edging out small businesses. They have created a monopoly, causing small businesses to feel obligated to sell through them, while being robbed by them and then also getting their unique products copied by Amazon or other cheap foreign companies and sold for cheaper.
I think by Amazon not even being an option for us, it's forced me to find other options to buy things. And you could always use it as a search engine and see if that company that sells on amazon also have their own website they sell from, so more money can go direct to them, rather than splitting the cut with Amazon.
I hope that makes sense!
New subscribe! Channel is a gold mine! Thanks sweet sister ! Can you tell me what denomination you are?
It would be nice to find a list of Christian companies.
Thank you for the chat.
Yes, I am working on this!
so glad for this video. I used to get panic attacks watching the news and I stopped and feel better. What do you suggest when you go to someones home and they have the news playing all day but it is not your home and you are a guest? I stopped going to restaurants because most places have a tv and of course the news is playing thee entire time.
blessings,
Michelle (Canada)
Hi Michelle! Hmm interesting... you could say something like, I'm sorry, I'm having a hard time focusing or listening to you with the tv on, could we mute it. That's what I would do in your shoes!
People also need to use some common sense!
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I went down the rabbit hole was lead to truth but also was decieved and The Most High got me out in Yahushua holy name Amein! Your 💯 right on His wisdom😊 all we can do is have the holy spirit lead us and learn to make better choices..day by day and step by step and helping my family and I stay on his Arc...in conclusion that why I ❤ your channel...😊Shalom and Amein! 😊❤❤❤ 10:23 ❤😊❤.
Okay but now I want to know about Dr.Bronners lol
I'm sure their social media will speak for itself =)
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Although I know we are in the end times, I intentionally do not watch the news. If you ask the Lord, He will tell you what you want to know. I know this world is full of lies, because the devil (the liar) is the ruler of this world (not earth of course- the worldly/the world). Always just lean on the Lord❤️✝️🙏🏾 but like you said be wise, store grain (physical and spiritual). God is the only one who deserves our “fear” (biblical fear of the Lord).
Question for you, my hsuband & I have Amazon & I want to flush them too. We have enjoyed shows from Amazon, I was wondering if you watch tv shows & if you, where do you watch them or do you just buy DVD's of your choice?
Hi! We don't watch tv shows, we only watch youtube. I'm sorry, that's not too helpful for you.
Hi kelli im a new wife and married into 5 kids .i.m a chrisian woman .id love a mentor/ friend whom is been married to learn new things .
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How dare you. 😂
100% Great video!
👏🏻 such a wise young couple! So true.. God is orchestrating ALL this evil for His glorious return. Nothing we can do, but get the gospel out more than ever. We are living in the end days. Birth pangs are getting stronger and closer! Bible prophecy is exciting to learn about. News, politics..def not. We see Gods word unfolding in the world, so we are to be ready and waiting with great anticipation for the rapture with our oil in our lamps. Not uninformed with no oil in our lamps🕊
And see, I differ from you in this. I actually INCLUDE "end times news" to be one of the anxiety-inducing things that I do NOT need to be focusing on. I do not believe that one can focus on that but at the same time, avoid the news... it all goes together. I prefer to simply live my life in the best manner that I can. There is a high likelihood (in my opinion) that I will live to be an old lady and never see the end times, anyway.
About 30% of the Bible is prophetic. If you read your Bible ,you can’t help but read our actual current events:)
It goes hand in hand. Rather a good balance of worldly current events from reliable Godly pastors that my husband agrees with only makes me a more knowledgeable and excited Christian woman 👏🏻This also allows for great conversation with my husband and strengthens my walk with MY Lord and gets me so motivated to share Gods word daily as I go out into the world as I do my daily tasks.
If you’re not listening to eschatology, then you’re not aware of how the nations are aligning with Ezekiel 38 -39. We do not know the day or hour, we should not guess. But , God gave us the Olivet Discourse for a reason. The apostles wanted to know when?
It’s all about balance ladies, even too much innocent homemaking videos will leave us dry and fruitless for the world, just where the serpent would want us.
The ten virgins were women.. 5 we’re ready and watching for their groom.. 5 thought they had time. Keep one eye up watching for His return, and one eye on the plow.
@@dianebart804 Yeah if you're able to handle those things, that's great! I have a very sensitive nature and my mental health goes down the tube if I focus on that stuff even a little bit.
Hey sister, I love your videos however I’m just curious…how come you don’t present yourself modestly, covering your hair and not wearing jewelry or makeup?
I respect your opinion about following what's going on around the world and in government. But, I have to respectfully disagree.... So many of us had that view around the whole world and it allowed the mess with what happened in 2020-2023 and so many lost their jobs and even worse they lost their lives over it. And now the truths are coming out about how the government's around the world did this.
Information is the key to everything. As an example, in Davos the elites are meeting from countries all over the whole world. What they are discussing could effect your channel and you talking about God and homesteading and being a housewife. You could be deemed and labled a "miss informationer" and they could shut your channel over it. Knowing this, you may want to start looking into having your own website, or something else.
My point is information is the key to life, and it's all our responsibility to get it for ourselves. But it's also our responsibility to not be worried about things, that's God job. Also God expects us to responsible to prepare for what we know. So, stay informed and encourage others to do the same so we don't end up as the Jews did in WWII.
God bless and thank you for your wonderful information.
Thanks for your information, but Ronald Reagan did not endorse abortion. In fact, he was known for his opposition to abortion during his time as the President of the United States. He was a pro-life advocate and supported policies and appointments that aligned with his anti-abortion stance.
Please double check that information, don’t rely on what a book says as true value.