You guys seem so genuine and I love hearing you speak of Jesus and give your testimonies! It’s so refreshing to see people who’s lives center around the Bible.
Connection terminated. I'm sorry to interrupt you Elizabeth, if you still even remember that name. But I'm afraid you've been misinformed. You are not here to receive a gift, nor have you been called here by the individual you assume. Although you have indeed been called. You have all been called here. Into a labyrinth of sounds and smells, misdirection and misfortune. A labyrinth with no exit, a maze with no prize. You don't even realize that you are trapped. Your lust for blood has driven you in endless circles, chasing the cries of children in some unseen chamber, always seeming so near, yet somehow out of reach. But you will never find them, none of you will. This is where your story ends. And to you, my brave volunteer, who somehow found this job listing not intended for you. Although there was a way out planned for you, I have a feeling that's not what you want. I have a feeling that you are right where you want to be. I am remaining as well, I am nearby. This place will not be remembered, and the memory of everything that started this can finally begin to fade away. As the agony of every tragedy should. And to you monsters trapped in the corridors: Be still and give up your spirits, they don't belong to you. For most of you, I believe there is peace and perhaps more waiting for you after the smoke clears. Although, for one of you, the darkest pit of Hell has opened to swallow you whole, so don't keep the devil waiting, old friend. My daughter, if you can hear me, I knew you would return as well. It's in your nature to protect the innocent. I'm sorry that on that day, the day you were shut out and left to die, no one was there to lift you up into their arms the way you lifted others into yours. And then, what became of you. I should have known you wouldn't be content to disappear, not my daughter. I couldn't save you then, so let me save you now. It's time to rest. For you, and for those you have carried in your arms. This ends for all of us. End communication.
Erin, your so sweet but I must confess you have one beautiful husband, Chad so devoted to you and his family. He provides a beautiful home for your family, builds you georgous furniture and most importantly God is the center of your home. Love him, show him how important he is to you and what a awesome father he is. You should get down on your knees and thank the Lord for your life.❤❤❤🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️
As a grandma of 10 you are the parenting model that I pray for my children and their spouses to be like. You are truly a blessing to watch as you interact with each other, your children, and others.
Chad and Erin. I wanted to express a heartfelt thank you for this video. As a Christian mother going through deep water you are such an encouragement. I didn't want it to end and it is for sure something I will be going back to frequently to re listen to. God bless you and your sweet family.
Hey @peonypantry1895! Thank you so much for entering into our Scripture Bundle Giveaway! We’re thrilled to let you know that we’ve selected you to receive 1 of our 5 Scripture Bundles. Please go to www.ChadandErin.com/contact and please include your name, RUclips handle, and the address in which we can send you the Scripture Bundle! Thank you for subscribing to our channel! We will be announcing you in our “winner selection” update later this week and hope the Scripture Bundle will be a blessing to you! Be Encouraged. Chad + Erin
I have been wanting to ask this question for awhile now. Would you and Chad or even your parents Gil and Kelly ever consider doing a marriage retreat? Both of your marriages (as well as your siblings) has been such a wonderful example and encouragement.
You have such a beautiful family, I have just started reading scripture, I wasn't bought up in a Christian household but feel drawn to read the bible. Thank you for your godly and encouraging videos ❤️
Rachel so proud that you are responding to your feelings .Christ will never leave you or forsake you and as long as you trust him you will have those feelings they guide you through life this is a wonderful encouraging videos
Hey @rachelrussell2323! Thank you so much for entering into our Scripture Bundle Giveaway! We’re thrilled to let you know that we’ve selected you to receive 1 of our 5 Scripture Bundles. Please go to www.ChadandErin.com/contact and please include your name, RUclips handle, and the address in which we can send you the Scripture Bundle! Thank you for subscribing to our channel! We will be announcing you in our “winner selection” update later this week and hope the Scripture Bundle will be a blessing to you! Be Encouraged. Chad + Erin
@@ChadandErin hi Chad and Erin, thank you so much, you made my day, I feel truly blessed. In your message it said that you need my you tube handle, what is that? ❤️
Chad and Erin you two are so special. The gifts of your time that you share with us are so heartfelt. Thank you for your love story, family, music and all of your talents.
It’s awesome how y’all use your social media platforms to point people towards Christ. It really is so encouraging! Thank y’all for taking time out of yalls busy day to do things like this! ❤
Thank you so much for taking time to make this video, Erin and Chad! You have a beautiful, Christ-centered family, which is such a joy to see. You have given me some ideas and some things that I need to work on. Thank you! ❤
Listening to you guys answer these questions and hearing your heart and thoughts really makes me want to be a better Christian. To start making God a priority in my day to day. I admire you both so much.
I love this couple so much as do much of you with over 700 comments. They exude so much humility, grace, wisdom and kindness. Their love for the Lord and each other is so evident in their speech and body language. Blessings upon blessings over your marriage, children, ministry, finances and health!
As parents of children ages 18, 14, and 4 it is nice to relate to how busy your lives are with your sweet family, but how staying focused on the Lord is keeping you moving forward together. Thank you for being such a blessing and encouragement as a couple!! We love Adrian Rogers Bible teaching as well!
I really just want y'all to know how encouraging you are to watch. I pray God will allow these scripture packages to reach the people who need them the most. Thank you for such an amazing channel.
I love this family and really wish the show were still on. I just am so glad there are folks like them for us to follow and watch and just see how they do life with God. They are a treasure. A memoir would be great too.hint hint
You two are such a great Christian example as a couple and as parents! My children are grown, and God didn’t see fit to give me grandchildren, but any young couples or parents that I know, I encourage them to watch your channel. This is an amazing ministry, and I pray that God blesses you both!!! Thank you for being a beacon of light in this dark world!! I love the CD, I love listening to this each night as I fall asleep!!
I am a 65 yr old retired grandmother of 6. I admire how you are both so dedicated to one another and your children. One is never too old to learn new ways of life and you both are giving ideas and suggestions of faith and life improvements. I live in the middle of Nebraska where right now it is 19° so send us some of your Florida sunshine! I am a dedicated Catholic and I love learning about other faiths. God loves each of us. Thank you for your fun video!
I love what you said about being intentional, Chad. And you know, that’s needed all throughout the seasons of marriage. We’ve been married almost 39 years, kids are in their 30’s and we’re retired and because we are together all the time, it still requires intentionality to spend quality time beyond the shallow interactions of the day.
I can appreciate Tozer. First time I read him, wow! Very convicting. Yet, after hearing what his wife said about him after he died was telling. She said of Tozer..he loved Jesus…and she said of her new husband after his passing, he loves me. So I don’t know that Tozer got the order right. He loved God to the neglect of his family. I believe his love of the Lord should have increased his care for his family. So I would be careful with having the right balance when reading him. Love you guys and your dedication to the Lord and your sweet family. ❤❤❤
It’s been such a blessing to follow your journey, going all the way back to Bringing Up Bates. I am so happy to see you using your platform to continue to speak about the Lord and to be an inspiration of good family values. You truly are such a beautiful family, and I love getting to know y’all through this RUclips channel! 🥰
Just got married the 21st last month, your channel is a huge encouragement for me, I would love it if my RUclips channel was as much of a blessing to others as yours is to me. Such a godly family thank you for sharing the Love of Jesus. Please pray for my mother-in-law who is in the ICU fighting for her life with organ failure.
Erin, your devotional for Mommas the other day helped me so so much. I recorded it on my phone and then sent it out to my friends who don't get online... God is so precious to me, and I just love the way He sends people like you to come along and light our paths and lift our hearts towards Him♡♡ Thank you.
Love your response to gossip and rumores... so so true. God is faithful, and He will sift out what needs sifting... If I stay right and keep clear with God, then He will take care of what people may say!!
Connection terminated. I'm sorry to interrupt you Elizabeth, if you still even remember that name. But I'm afraid you've been misinformed. You are not here to receive a gift, nor have you been called here by the individual you assume. Although you have indeed been called. You have all been called here. Into a labyrinth of sounds and smells, misdirection and misfortune. A labyrinth with no exit, a maze with no prize. You don't even realize that you are trapped. Your lust for blood has driven you in endless circles, chasing the cries of children in some unseen chamber, always seeming so near, yet somehow out of reach. But you will never find them, none of you will. This is where your story ends. And to you, my brave volunteer, who somehow found this job listing not intended for you. Although there was a way out planned for you, I have a feeling that's not what you want. I have a feeling that you are right where you want to be. I am remaining as well, I am nearby. This place will not be remembered, and the memory of everything that started this can finally begin to fade away. As the agony of every tragedy should. And to you monsters trapped in the corridors: Be still and give up your spirits, they don't belong to you. For most of you, I believe there is peace and perhaps more waiting for you after the smoke clears. Although, for one of you, the darkest pit of Hell has opened to swallow you whole, so don't keep the devil waiting, old friend. My daughter, if you can hear me, I knew you would return as well. It's in your nature to protect the innocent. I'm sorry that on that day, the day you were shut out and left to die, no one was there to lift you up into their arms the way you lifted others into yours. And then, what became of you. I should have known you wouldn't be content to disappear, not my daughter. I couldn't save you then, so let me save you now. It's time to rest. For you, and for those you have carried in your arms. This ends for all of us. End communication.
You are inspirational : Always encouraging, always faithful and always joyful in whatever state you are in. Erin, I understand how painful Gossip is. I hope you will not mind if l share with you what l have learned. Gossip is very cruel. Nothing good comes from it. It is very destructive. It is sin. You need to take it in Pray. Give Him your sorrow, and ask Him for His peace. And He will provide all your needs in a day. Do not allow others to lower you to their level. Confrontation never works. Often confrontation only causes the problem to grow worse. Remember Erin, those who heard the gossip are very offended and are grieved, they will lose respect for the person who spreads the gossip and in time will defend you because they will have heard enough. Keep in mind, God does not answer any prayers of those who live in sin. Pray for those who sin against you! Your heart should be softened because Slanders are missing out! They do not have "the joy" you possess that comes from loving and obeying God! That joy from within comes from above ! Let the Fruit of the Spirit be clearly seen ! Keep walking the walk Erin ! Wear the full Armour of God ! Your children are watching. You are their example. And Erin, I was VERY surprised when you had answered the question "which sisters are you closest too?" Because when your sisters were asked the same exact question they did not answer which puzzled me ! We should never hesitate in truth ! I do hope you do get a cow soon! How cute is that? The children will love it! I would just love to see both Tori and Trace move to Florida ! Wouldn't it be nice ? ( But l do know Trace can not relocate for he is much needed in Tennessee ). Tori needs to pray about this! It just may be what the Lord wants and many blessings will follow ! Thank you Erin for making a big difference in our world! God Bless!
I’m not in a relationship but as I was listening I thought what I can take from this? Then I thought I can be more intentional in all of my relationships! ❤ right before Chad said it!! Yes my word to remember!! Intentional! 💫 thanks for all the love and light and blessings 🙏
Thank you Chad and Erin ! There is such a peace and joy about you both! I have been so blessed and encouraged by your walk with the Lord . Can’t wait to hear Chad’s testimony!!
Erin, I Would Really Like For You Do A Q&A With Your Mom Or Chad's Mom. And Y'all Dad's, Since Y'all Have Been In Florida Have Y'all Visited With Alyssa And John And The New Baby 👶Boy Yet?
Greetings from Pacific Grove, CA! You and your Grace-filled Family are such Blessings in our lives. Thank you for being such an incredible source of Faith, strength, and inspiration as you uplift our souls and renew our spirits. Grateful that you have shared your gift of music as well! Currently going through such a challenge and would appreciate your powerful prayers. Thank you so much! Always in our hearts and prayers... XO :)
You all are the sweetest!! Love your videos and how your not afraid to show the world Jesus, and how you live your life with Him in the center. God bless you both and your family.
Chad & Erin, Great video! I am always encouraged when I watch your videos. Thank you for keeping Christ at the center of everything y'all do. May God bless your lives.
I would love to 1 of the 5 scripture giveaway winners🙏🏼🥰👍🤩🫶🤗 I love watching your channel love watching your other families channels too 😊it’s so encouraging to learn from your family. Thank you for continuing to lead a happy healthy loving family. I look up to y’all for encouragement on days I’m down and would love to read your scriptures. I love your piano music, it has healed my heart so much🎶 🎼🎹💐thank you Erin & Chad. Your family is beautiful ☀️
I just love listening to you two talk about your relationship and family. I’m much older, but still learn from you and you excite me to read and pray more. Thank you for that!
I absolutely love your scripture meditation. I listen in the early mornings and also at work when time gets stressed. Thank you so much for your vision.
You both are an inspiration to me. I have triplet sons and a daughter. I homeschooled them since school age. My daughter is done with school and my sons are almost. Our life has been turned upside down in a very devastating, heartbreaking way. Our daughter left her whole family and even though she has been taught the Word of God her whole life she began a downward spiral when a guy came into her life and began telling her the way she was taught is wrong. We have not seen her for months and it has devastated our family. At one point living for Jesus was a desire for her and she would tell me that I was her best friend. Even though we have not been perfect parents we were always a close family and taught our children the Word of God. Because I know you both have a love for Jesus and God’s Word I am just asking for prayer for our daughter Haley and for our family. I know every word in the Bible is true and even though it is impossible for man it is not impossible for God. I believe their is a need for prayer for prodigal sons and daughters. It is such a devastation for a family. I didn’t really understand this until it happened to us.
As a busy young mama of four littles, I was so encouraged by this! My husband and I are in our busy/tired stage of life with taking care of the littles and we find it hard to make time for our marriage and spend time with God. This video is such a blessing to us and we are so grateful for young families like you guys to share such encouraging words and advice for everyone! God bless you!
y’all are wonderful and willing to put yourselves out there with your great advice on marriage, tips on having great friendships, and and how to grow in the lord. God bless you guys.
Love your channel. I am a first grade teacher in a Christian school in Texas, but we lived in Jackson TN for many years. I homeschooled my kids for a few years. So thankful for Christian examples on RUclips. Thank you!
I love the look of your old piano. Every time I see it on Lawson’s videos I’m like there’s that piano. I had to show it to my husband and tell him that I want our old family piano painted exactly like that. … You guys should design and sell a Love Journal.
Praying is so important when things go wrong with our health you do need to stay close to God's word, and also keep encouraging yourself like David did through the psalms, thank you so much for teaching in the gentleness of God so much wisdom,,God Bless you and your family always,❤❤❤
Thanks for putting out quality videos! As I walk through my own serious health issues while caring for little children at home, it encourages me to see you healthy & pressing on, Erin! Thank you.
As a 54 year old mom of 3 grown children that I homeschooled and 2 teens that are presently at home, I forward your videos all the time to encourage them in their walk with the LORD and their parenting of littles. Thank you for sharing your lives with us❤
Thank you for living out God's will for your life and showing the world a sneak peak. It's a blessing to see Jesus through your family. Your peace and gentleness is magnificent. Keep up your good work!
I have loved listening to things going on with your sweet family. My life has changed so much in the last year or two. My husband is sick and can’t work and my mother moved in with us and she has Parkinson’s. I would be grateful to be a winner of one of these scripture cards!
I love how Erin looks at Chad and how he looks at her. You guys have been blessed with your family. I remember how excited and nervous you guys with Carson God is so good.
I have bought most of the products you've sold, turned around and bought a handful more to give as gifts because I loved them so so much! The quality and craftsmanship is just not something you find everywhere anymore. I love how you listen to the Lord and the way you do his work! Love you guys!
Puppets are a great visual resource to teach toddlers and young children about the Bible. Just putting in my two cents from a retired Pre K teacher ❤️😊
You two are such an encouragement to me and my family! Erin and Chad, you model a godly relationship with Christ at the center, and I admire the way you raise your children to love their family and God. I pray someday I can find someone that will love me as much as Chad loves Erin.
God is amazing in the way He is using you both! You are a young married couple with 5 kids, I am 59 year old divorced woman with no kids, but I am still encouraged and inspired by both of you! Thank you and God Bless!
Thank you so much for your videos... Erin you inspire me so much on my motherhood journey. Chad if every man could be more like you this world would be a much better place.
Erin and Chad, I love the the way you love the Lord and each other. It's so beautiful and uplifting to watch. I would love to have a set of your scripture card's, as a guide to help me in my journey following Christ. I pray that you are always blessed as a family that loves the Lord. Thank you for your consideration, Pam VanDamme 🙏 ❤
In my 60s, you inspire me in ways I can't explain. I have always believed but never followed I guess you can say. Reading the Bible that's another story, If there was a way to get past the parts where who was married to who, living hundreds of years. I get lost and give up. Now that I am alone kids are living in Florida, grandkids too. I have the time just get lost in it..but to the point you two are just the kind of couple whose love shines.
Got scammed I think, Said i was a winner and I responded, didn't give personal info thank goodness. And didn't download the nice gram app it wanted me too.
Chad and Erin, thank you for sharing your lives and Godly wisdom with us. You are such a blessing and a living testimony. 🙌🙌🙌❤️🙏🏼 I'm 70 years old and my husband passed away four weeks ago. 💔😭 I feel quite lost and empty without him but I know that God is my strength and I am praying for His wisdom in every decision I make. 🙏🏼 I wish I could move to Florida just to be a neighbor to your family. 🥰 I pray that God continue to keep His hand upon you and your family and bless you all!🙏🏼
What a blessing this video was for my family and I to watch! Your channel always brings us such encouragement. We are grateful for the way God is using you and your family to be a living example of His Word! It is hard to even put into words the number of ways our family has been influenced in little and big ways by the Paines and the extended Bates family. Only eternity will give you the full picture of the impact you have made for Christ. 🙌🏻 Thank you!
Chad, your truck explanation may feel like a silly example as an adult but it is a concrete example that is resonating with my 6yo niece. Your timing of answering this question is God's perfect timing because I've been trying to find things around her to reinforce applying verse to life and here y'all are with a concrete example that directly applies to a recent conversation.
I have three little children age of four. Erin, you have been one of my biggest inspirations as to what a godly wife and mother looks like. I can feel the love of Jesus wrapping around me as you speak. I took so much encouragement from this video, but especially when you spoke about being intentional with your children as well as with your spouse. Thank you for this video. ♥️♥️
Love you much ! My husband had a massive stroke 2 years ago and is paralized on his right side and i take total care of him and i feel like at times im so far away from God and hearing you and your husband talk is sometimes the only scriptures and words of God i hear ,You have got me through so many hard days ! You and your husband have touched so many lives i"m sure !
Encourage her try and listen to her heart and maybe have a special chat room with her. Let her know that you love her and that you care about what she is going through.
They're a lovely couple with a great family, and she does a good job with taking care of her family and husband too. I love all of the Bates family,and would love to meet them. I really miss the show coming on TV. Take care and love you both!🙏💗
Thank you for your encouraging words!! I have been a Christian for 39 years and the past 3 years have been a serious struggle for me. It has been the hardest challenges I have had to face in my Christianity. The doubt has been overwhelming, my marriage of 26 years have hit the all time low. BUT I am still here in my marriage and every day I have to consciously make the decision to trust God in this storm. I know that I know God is good this is NOT His fault and I have to keep coming to HIM for everything!! SO Thank you for these encouraging moments I needed!!
You are both so lucky to have each other. Keep staying close to God and each other. Having a husband like Chad would make such a big difference in so many marriages, if men were more spiritual leaders and intentional like Chad is (women especially as we have more kids, need to know they are loved and supported by their husbands. And talking and listening). And Erin you seem to be such a great spiritual wife and mother. God bless you both and your family. I can't even think of anything wrong to say about you ever. You both give so much great advice.
Your move has brought many memories back to me as I follow you online. I was born in Florida, went to school there, married the love of my life there, and had our beautiful children there. We lived in Orlando 35 years ago and was about your ages when my husband and I decided to homeschool our children there. Florida holds the sweetest memories for me now. My husband is now in heaven (due to cancer) and I don’t live in Florida any longer. (We were transferred to Arkansas with his job.) But I’m still a very blessed woman to have both of my grown children still living near me here. I wish you the very best that Florida has to offer and I pray for many sweet memories to be built that you could look back on fondly too. ❤️
You two are such a great role model for young parents, helping people with sharing scripture through your music and cards for men, women, and children ❤️ you are a Bl ing to so many. Thank you for all you do and share with everyon
Fall in love with each other over and over again forgive each other and bring each other little surprises from time to time because one day one or the other of you will pass away and you will remember those special things you did for each other
You guys seem so genuine and I love hearing you speak of Jesus and give your testimonies! It’s so refreshing to see people who’s lives center around the Bible.
Amen. They are genuine. ❤
Connection terminated.
I'm sorry to interrupt you Elizabeth, if you still even remember that name. But I'm afraid you've been misinformed. You are not here to receive a gift, nor have you been called here by the individual you assume. Although you have indeed been called. You have all been called here. Into a labyrinth of sounds and smells, misdirection and misfortune.
A labyrinth with no exit, a maze with no prize. You don't even realize that you are trapped. Your lust for blood has driven you in endless circles, chasing the cries of children in some unseen chamber, always seeming so near, yet somehow out of reach. But you will never find them, none of you will. This is where your story ends. And to you, my brave volunteer, who somehow found this job listing not intended for you.
Although there was a way out planned for you, I have a feeling that's not what you want. I have a feeling that you are right where you want to be. I am remaining as well, I am nearby. This place will not be remembered, and the memory of everything that started this can finally begin to fade away. As the agony of every tragedy should. And to you monsters trapped in the corridors: Be still and give up your spirits, they don't belong to you. For most of you, I believe there is peace and perhaps more waiting for you after the smoke clears. Although, for one of you, the darkest pit of Hell has opened to swallow you whole, so don't keep the devil waiting, old friend.
My daughter, if you can hear me, I knew you would return as well. It's in your nature to protect the innocent. I'm sorry that on that day, the day you were shut out and left to die, no one was there to lift you up into their arms the way you lifted others into yours. And then, what became of you.
I should have known you wouldn't be content to disappear, not my daughter. I couldn't save you then, so let me save you now. It's time to rest. For you, and for those you have carried in your arms. This ends for all of us.
End communication.
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Erin, your so sweet but I must confess you have one beautiful husband, Chad so devoted to you and his family. He provides a beautiful home for your family, builds you georgous furniture and most importantly God is the center of your home. Love him, show him how important he is to you and what a awesome father he is. You should get down on your knees and thank the Lord for your life.❤❤❤🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️
As a grandma of 10 you are the parenting model that I pray for my children and their spouses to be like. You are truly a blessing to watch as you interact with each other, your children, and others.
Yall are such a good example of good Christian people. Love listening to you.
Chad and Erin. I wanted to express a heartfelt thank you for this video. As a Christian mother going through deep water you are such an encouragement. I didn't want it to end and it is for sure something I will be going back to frequently to re listen to. God bless you and your sweet family.
Hey @peonypantry1895!
Thank you so much for entering into our Scripture Bundle Giveaway! We’re thrilled to let you know that we’ve selected you to receive 1 of our 5 Scripture Bundles. Please go to www.ChadandErin.com/contact and please include your name, RUclips handle, and the address in which we can send you the Scripture Bundle!
Thank you for subscribing to our channel! We will be announcing you in our “winner selection” update later this week and hope the Scripture Bundle will be a blessing to you!
Be Encouraged.
Chad + Erin
I have been wanting to ask this question for awhile now.
Would you and Chad or even your parents Gil and Kelly ever consider doing a marriage retreat? Both of your marriages (as well as your siblings) has been such a wonderful example and encouragement.
You have such a beautiful family, I have just started reading scripture, I wasn't bought up in a Christian household but feel drawn to read the bible. Thank you for your godly and encouraging videos ❤️
God can show you the truth about Jesus, ask Him and believe in Jesus and follow Him to know His truth and peace, may He bless you.
Rachel so proud that you are responding to your
feelings .Christ will never leave you or forsake you and as long as you trust him you will have those feelings they guide you through life this is a wonderful encouraging videos
Hey @rachelrussell2323!
Thank you so much for entering into our Scripture Bundle Giveaway! We’re thrilled to let you know that we’ve selected you to receive 1 of our 5 Scripture Bundles. Please go to www.ChadandErin.com/contact and please include your name, RUclips handle, and the address in which we can send you the Scripture Bundle!
Thank you for subscribing to our channel! We will be announcing you in our “winner selection” update later this week and hope the Scripture Bundle will be a blessing to you!
Be Encouraged.
Chad + Erin
@@ChadandErin hi Chad and Erin, thank you so much, you made my day, I feel truly blessed. In your message it said that you need my you tube handle, what is that? ❤️
@@rachelrussell2323 Hi Rachel, it just means your username!
How refreshing it is to see a couple who is so in love, and committed to one another and their family!
Chad and Erin you two are so special. The gifts of your time that you share with us are so heartfelt. Thank you for your love story, family, music and all of your talents.
I just love how peaceful y’all are. Thank you for inviting us into your home. ❤️
It’s awesome how y’all use your social media platforms to point people towards Christ. It really is so encouraging! Thank y’all for taking time out of yalls busy day to do things like this! ❤
Thank you so much for taking time to make this video, Erin and Chad! You have a beautiful, Christ-centered family, which is such a joy to see. You have given me some ideas and some things that I need to work on. Thank you! ❤
It’s very clear how sincere their love is for each other and their children.
Listening to you guys answer these questions and hearing your heart and thoughts really makes me want to be a better Christian. To start making God a priority in my day to day. I admire you both so much.
I love this couple so much as do much of you with over 700 comments. They exude so much humility, grace, wisdom and kindness. Their love for the Lord and each other is so evident in their speech and body language. Blessings upon blessings over your marriage, children, ministry, finances and health!
Love your spirit and love for each other.
This made me cry several times throughout. You can see and hear the love of Christ from both of you.
What a joy to see a couple work so hard to put Christ first in their marriage and home. Thank you for your testimony and realness.
As parents of children ages 18, 14, and 4 it is nice to relate to how busy your lives are with your sweet family, but how staying focused on the Lord is keeping you moving forward together.
Thank you for being such a blessing and encouragement as a couple!!
We love Adrian Rogers Bible teaching as well!
I really just want y'all to know how encouraging you are to watch. I pray God will allow these scripture packages to reach the people who need them the most. Thank you for such an amazing channel.
I love this family and really wish the show were still on. I just am so glad there are folks like them for us to follow and watch and just see how they do life with God. They are a treasure. A memoir would be great too.hint hint
You both are very much needed role models in today’s world. Thank you!
You two are such a great Christian example as a couple and as parents! My children are grown, and God didn’t see fit to give me grandchildren, but any young couples or parents that I know, I encourage them to watch your channel. This is an amazing ministry, and I pray that God blesses you both!!! Thank you for being a beacon of light in this dark world!! I love the CD, I love listening to this each night as I fall asleep!!
I am a 65 yr old retired grandmother of 6. I admire how you are both so dedicated to one another and your children. One is never too old to learn new ways of life and you both are giving ideas and suggestions of faith and life improvements. I live in the middle of Nebraska where right now it is 19° so send us some of your Florida sunshine! I am a dedicated Catholic and I love learning about other faiths. God loves each of us. Thank you for your fun video!
agree! 💕
I love what you said about being intentional, Chad. And you know, that’s needed all throughout the seasons of marriage. We’ve been married almost 39 years, kids are in their 30’s and we’re retired and because we are together all the time, it still requires intentionality to spend quality time beyond the shallow interactions of the day.
What a sweet Q&A! Your example is a great encouragement as a married Christian couple. 😌 Thank you for sharing your lives with us Erin and Chad.
Your parents are a testament to how well that walk with Jesus really is. They did well with you. Pass it on.
love how every conversation points us to Christ 💕
I can appreciate Tozer. First time I read him, wow! Very convicting. Yet, after hearing what his wife said about him after he died was telling. She said of Tozer..he loved Jesus…and she said of her new husband after his passing, he loves me. So I don’t know that Tozer got the order right. He loved God to the neglect of his family. I believe his love of the Lord should have increased his care for his family. So I would be careful with having the right balance when reading him. Love you guys and your dedication to the Lord and your sweet family. ❤❤❤
It’s been such a blessing to follow your journey, going all the way back to Bringing Up Bates. I am so happy to see you using your platform to continue to speak about the Lord and to be an inspiration of good family values. You truly are such a beautiful family, and I love getting to know y’all through this RUclips channel! 🥰
Just got married the 21st last month, your channel is a huge encouragement for me, I would love it if my RUclips channel was as much of a blessing to others as yours is to me. Such a godly family thank you for sharing the Love of Jesus.
Please pray for my mother-in-law who is in the ICU fighting for her life with organ failure.
Erin, your devotional for Mommas the other day helped me so so much. I recorded it on my phone and then sent it out to my friends who don't get online... God is so precious to me, and I just love the way He sends people like you to come along and light our paths and lift our hearts towards Him♡♡ Thank you.
Love your response to gossip and rumores... so so true. God is faithful, and He will sift out what needs sifting... If I stay right and keep clear with God, then He will take care of what people may say!!
Connection terminated.
I'm sorry to interrupt you Elizabeth, if you still even remember that name. But I'm afraid you've been misinformed. You are not here to receive a gift, nor have you been called here by the individual you assume. Although you have indeed been called. You have all been called here. Into a labyrinth of sounds and smells, misdirection and misfortune.
A labyrinth with no exit, a maze with no prize. You don't even realize that you are trapped. Your lust for blood has driven you in endless circles, chasing the cries of children in some unseen chamber, always seeming so near, yet somehow out of reach. But you will never find them, none of you will. This is where your story ends. And to you, my brave volunteer, who somehow found this job listing not intended for you.
Although there was a way out planned for you, I have a feeling that's not what you want. I have a feeling that you are right where you want to be. I am remaining as well, I am nearby. This place will not be remembered, and the memory of everything that started this can finally begin to fade away. As the agony of every tragedy should. And to you monsters trapped in the corridors: Be still and give up your spirits, they don't belong to you. For most of you, I believe there is peace and perhaps more waiting for you after the smoke clears. Although, for one of you, the darkest pit of Hell has opened to swallow you whole, so don't keep the devil waiting, old friend.
My daughter, if you can hear me, I knew you would return as well. It's in your nature to protect the innocent. I'm sorry that on that day, the day you were shut out and left to die, no one was there to lift you up into their arms the way you lifted others into yours. And then, what became of you.
I should have known you wouldn't be content to disappear, not my daughter. I couldn't save you then, so let me save you now. It's time to rest. For you, and for those you have carried in your arms. This ends for all of us.
End communication.
You are
inspirational :
Always encouraging, always faithful and always joyful in whatever state you are in.
Erin,
I understand how painful Gossip is. I hope you will not mind if l share with you what l have learned.
Gossip is very cruel. Nothing good comes from it. It is very destructive. It is sin. You need to take it in Pray. Give Him your sorrow, and ask Him for His peace. And He will provide all your needs in a day.
Do not allow others to lower you to their level.
Confrontation never works. Often confrontation only causes the problem to grow worse.
Remember Erin,
those who heard the gossip are very offended and are grieved, they will lose respect for the person who spreads the gossip and in time will defend you because they will have heard enough.
Keep in mind,
God does not answer any prayers of those who live in sin. Pray for those who sin against you! Your heart should be softened because Slanders are missing out! They do not have "the joy" you possess that comes from loving and obeying God!
That joy from within comes from above !
Let the Fruit of the Spirit be clearly seen !
Keep walking the walk Erin !
Wear the full Armour of God !
Your children are watching. You are their example.
And Erin, I was VERY surprised when you had answered the question "which sisters are you closest too?" Because when your sisters were asked the same exact question they did not answer which puzzled me !
We should never hesitate in truth !
I do hope you do get a cow soon! How cute is that? The children will love it!
I would just love to see both Tori and Trace move to Florida ! Wouldn't it be nice ?
( But l do know Trace can not relocate for he is much needed in Tennessee ).
Tori needs to pray about this! It just may be what the Lord wants and many blessings will follow !
Thank you Erin for making a big difference in our world! God Bless!
I’m not in a relationship but as I was listening I thought what I can take from this? Then I thought I can be more intentional in all of my relationships! ❤ right before Chad said it!! Yes my word to remember!! Intentional! 💫 thanks for all the love and light and blessings 🙏
I agree 100%. We will always make mistakes along the way but love and intentionality will get us through with Gods help.
Thank you for encouraging us to stay in God’s word!
Thank you Chad and Erin ! There is such a peace and joy about you both! I have been so blessed and encouraged by your walk with the Lord . Can’t wait to hear Chad’s testimony!!
Let your children see God in your life you are the greatest sermon they will ever hear. And Chad are you a pastor you could be
Loved it. I’ve had a migraine all day and your voices have soothed the migraine. Thank you. ❤️🙏🏻 to you and your family.
Erin, I Would Really Like For You Do A Q&A With Your Mom Or Chad's Mom. And Y'all Dad's, Since Y'all Have Been In Florida Have Y'all Visited With Alyssa And John And The New Baby 👶Boy Yet?
Greetings from Pacific Grove, CA! You and your Grace-filled Family are such Blessings in our lives. Thank you for being such an incredible source of Faith, strength, and inspiration as you uplift our souls and renew our spirits. Grateful that you have shared your gift of music as well! Currently going through such a challenge and would appreciate your powerful prayers. Thank you so much! Always in our hearts and prayers... XO :)
You all are the sweetest!! Love your videos and how your not afraid to show the world Jesus, and how you live your life with Him in the center. God bless you both and your family.
Thank you for standing strong! Blessings!
You as a couple are very inspiring to couples and a witness to what God can do in a marriage
Chad & Erin, Great video! I am always encouraged when I watch your videos. Thank you for keeping Christ at the center of everything y'all do. May God bless your lives.
How wonderful to have such beautiful Dad and Mum,and teaching your children abou Jesus our Saviour, so lovely, ❤❤❤🙏🙏
All of your scripture tools are such a blessing! I love to pass them along to others. 🥰
I would love to 1 of the 5 scripture giveaway winners🙏🏼🥰👍🤩🫶🤗 I love watching your channel love watching your other families channels too 😊it’s so encouraging to learn from your family. Thank you for continuing to lead a happy healthy loving family. I look up to y’all for encouragement on days I’m down and would love to read your scriptures. I love your piano music, it has healed my heart so much🎶 🎼🎹💐thank you Erin & Chad. Your family is beautiful ☀️
Hope florida is warming your family up. Glad to catch up with you guys. Thanks for sharing your joy in the Lord. God bless your sweet growing family.
21:57 -I am so happy that you have stayed connected with your fans. I absolutely love the values of your family.
Looking SO forward to the Q&A, and the scripture giveaway! Whoever wins, that'll be exciting. ☺️ God bless you all! -Brynn
@@TheMennoniteMomonTELE-GRAM yay, so exciting! 🤗
Is this the actual giveaway? Is this actually your page, Erin and Chad? Just making sure! -Brynn
I just love listening to you two talk about your relationship and family. I’m much older, but still learn from you and you excite me to read and pray more. Thank you for that!
Love you chad & erin! So inspiring!
It’s so awesome to watch your kids grow up and to see the love that you have for the Lord and for each other.
I absolutely love your scripture meditation. I listen in the early mornings and also at work when time gets stressed. Thank you so much for your vision.
You both are an inspiration to me. I have triplet sons and a daughter. I homeschooled them since school age. My daughter is done with school and my sons are almost. Our life has been turned upside down in a very devastating, heartbreaking way. Our daughter left her whole family and even though she has been taught the Word of God her whole life she began a downward spiral when a guy came into her life and began telling her the way she was taught is wrong. We have not seen her for months and it has devastated our family. At one point living for Jesus was a desire for her and she would tell me that I was her best friend. Even though we have not been perfect parents we were always a close family and taught our children the Word of God. Because I know you both have a love for Jesus and God’s Word I am just asking for prayer for our daughter Haley and for our family. I know every word in the Bible is true and even though it is impossible for man it is not impossible for God. I believe their is a need for prayer for prodigal sons and daughters. It is such a devastation for a family. I didn’t really understand this until it happened to us.
I wait all week for your families videos, so much encouragement thx you for sharing ❤️
As a busy young mama of four littles, I was so encouraged by this! My husband and I are in our busy/tired stage of life with taking care of the littles and we find it hard to make time for our marriage and spend time with God. This video is such a blessing to us and we are so grateful for young families like you guys to share such encouraging words and advice for everyone! God bless you!
y’all are wonderful and willing to put yourselves out there with your great advice on marriage, tips on having great friendships, and and how to grow in the lord. God bless you guys.
Chad has one of the softest male voices I've heard and also thanks for answering questions!
I love that you guys cited Adrian Rogers. He was my family’s pastor in Memphis. I just adore your sweet family.
Love your channel. I am a first grade teacher in a Christian school in Texas, but we lived in Jackson TN for many years. I homeschooled my kids for a few years. So thankful for Christian examples on RUclips. Thank you!
You two are a wonderful light in this old dark world. Lord Bless you more and more !!
I love the look of your old piano. Every time I see it on Lawson’s videos I’m like there’s that piano. I had to show it to my husband and tell him that I want our old family piano painted exactly like that. … You guys should design and sell a Love Journal.
Praying is so important when things go wrong with our health you do need to stay close to God's word, and also keep encouraging yourself like David did through the psalms, thank you so much for teaching in the gentleness of God so much wisdom,,God Bless you and your family always,❤❤❤
Thanks for putting out quality videos! As I walk through my own serious health issues while caring for little children at home, it encourages me to see you healthy & pressing on, Erin! Thank you.
What a blessing to hear you share how you love your family and your spouse and how you walk with God daily. Your scripture cards sound wonderful!
As a 54 year old mom of 3 grown children that I homeschooled and 2 teens that are presently at home, I forward your videos all the time to encourage them in their walk with the LORD and their parenting of littles. Thank you for sharing your lives with us❤
Thank you for your Godly example of a married couple and parents! And thank you for offering a give away…Be blessed
Thank you for living out God's will for your life and showing the world a sneak peak. It's a blessing to see Jesus through your family. Your peace and gentleness is magnificent. Keep up your good work!
I have loved listening to things going on with your sweet family. My life has changed so much in the last year or two. My husband is sick and can’t work and my mother moved in with us and she has Parkinson’s. I would be grateful to be a winner of one of these scripture cards!
I love how Erin looks at Chad and how he looks at her. You guys have been blessed with your family. I remember how excited and nervous you guys with Carson God is so good.
You encourage me to stop and open God's word. Please continue to share more videos because they are so uplifting!
I have bought most of the products you've sold, turned around and bought a handful more to give as gifts because I loved them so so much! The quality and craftsmanship is just not something you find everywhere anymore. I love how you listen to the Lord and the way you do his work! Love you guys!
Puppets are a great visual resource to teach toddlers and young children about the Bible. Just putting in my two cents from a retired Pre K teacher ❤️😊
You two are such an encouragement to me and my family! Erin and Chad, you model a godly relationship with Christ at the center, and I admire the way you raise your children to love their family and God. I pray someday I can find someone that will love me as much as Chad loves Erin.
This gift would be so amazing for me😊. I lost my drive to pursue bible readings after a bad relationship and your videos have brightened my 💜
God is amazing in the way He is using you both! You are a young married couple with 5 kids, I am 59 year old divorced woman with no kids, but I am still encouraged and inspired by both of you! Thank you and God Bless!
@Chadand_Erin303 - Sorry, but I am not sure how to attach the screen shot of your reply to this. ☹️
Thank you so much for your videos... Erin you inspire me so much on my motherhood journey. Chad if every man could be more like you this world would be a much better place.
Erin and Chad, I love the the way you love the Lord and each other. It's so beautiful and uplifting to watch. I would love to have a set of your scripture card's, as a guide to help me in my journey following Christ. I pray that you are always blessed as a family that loves the Lord. Thank you for your consideration, Pam VanDamme 🙏 ❤
I would love the scripture bundle giveaway! I love to hear Erin "belly laugh" LOL. Enjoyed ❤
In my 60s, you inspire me in ways I can't explain. I have always believed but never followed I guess you can say. Reading the Bible that's another story, If there was a way to get past the parts where who was married to who, living hundreds of years. I get lost and give up. Now that I am alone kids are living in Florida, grandkids too. I have the time just get lost in it..but to the point you two are just the kind of couple whose love shines.
Got scammed I think, Said i was a winner and I responded, didn't give personal info thank goodness. And didn't download the nice gram app it wanted me too.
Seeing a young couple with Christ as the center of their lives is just wonderful!❤️
Your children are blessed🥰
God Bless🙏
Chad and Erin, thank you for sharing your lives and Godly wisdom with us. You are such a blessing and a living testimony. 🙌🙌🙌❤️🙏🏼
I'm 70 years old and my husband passed away four weeks ago. 💔😭 I feel quite lost and empty without him but I know that God is my strength and I am praying for His wisdom in every decision I make. 🙏🏼
I wish I could move to Florida just to be a neighbor to your family. 🥰 I pray that God continue to keep His hand upon you and your family and bless you all!🙏🏼
Chad and Erin you are a blessing to me in your relationship with Christ as well as my life May God continue to bless you and your family.
One of my favorite couples!! Chad & Erin May God
continue to bless you. 😇🥰
Both of you married a WINNER! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR PRECIOUS FAMILY.😊
What a blessing this video was for my family and I to watch! Your channel always brings us such encouragement. We are grateful for the way God is using you and your family to be a living example of His Word! It is hard to even put into words the number of ways our family has been influenced in little and big ways by the Paines and the extended Bates family. Only eternity will give you the full picture of the impact you have made for Christ. 🙌🏻 Thank you!
You both are encouraging and so compassionate. Erin would you do a Bible study series?
Chad, your truck explanation may feel like a silly example as an adult but it is a concrete example that is resonating with my 6yo niece. Your timing of answering this question is God's perfect timing because I've been trying to find things around her to reinforce applying verse to life and here y'all are with a concrete example that directly applies to a recent conversation.
I have three little children age of four. Erin, you have been one of my biggest inspirations as to what a godly wife and mother looks like. I can feel the love of Jesus wrapping around me as you speak. I took so much encouragement from this video, but especially when you spoke about being intentional with your children as well as with your spouse. Thank you for this video. ♥️♥️
Love you much ! My husband had a massive stroke 2 years ago and is paralized on his right side and i take total care of him and i feel like at times im so far away from God and hearing you and your husband talk is sometimes the only scriptures and words of God i hear ,You have got me through so many hard days ! You and your husband have touched so many lives i"m sure !
Encourage her try and listen to her heart and maybe have a special chat room with her. Let her know that you love her and that you care about what she is going through.
They're a lovely couple with a great family, and she does a good job with taking care of her family and husband too. I love all of the Bates family,and would love to meet them. I really miss the show coming on TV. Take care and love you both!🙏💗
Thank you for your encouraging words!! I have been a Christian for 39 years and the past 3 years have been a serious struggle for me. It has been the hardest challenges I have had to face in my Christianity. The doubt has been overwhelming, my marriage of 26 years have hit the all time low. BUT I am still here in my marriage and every day I have to consciously make the decision to trust God in this storm. I know that I know God is good this is NOT His fault and I have to keep coming to HIM for everything!! SO Thank you for these encouraging moments I needed!!
You are both so lucky to have each other. Keep staying close to God and each other. Having a husband like Chad would make such a big difference in so many marriages, if men were more spiritual leaders and intentional like Chad is (women especially as we have more kids, need to know they are loved and supported by their husbands. And talking and listening). And Erin you seem to be such a great spiritual wife and mother. God bless you both and your family. I can't even think of anything wrong to say about you ever. You both give so much great advice.
Your move has brought many memories back to me as I follow you online.
I was born in Florida, went to school there, married the love of my life there, and had our beautiful children there. We lived in Orlando 35 years ago and was about your ages when my husband and I decided to homeschool our children there. Florida holds the sweetest memories for me now.
My husband is now in heaven (due to cancer) and I don’t live in Florida any longer. (We were transferred to Arkansas with his job.) But I’m still a very blessed woman to have both of my grown children still living near me here.
I wish you the very best that Florida has to offer and I pray for many sweet memories to be built that you could look back on fondly too. ❤️
Your family is so precious. Thank you for sharing your hearts with us. Would love to be a part of the scripture cards giveaway!
I love how kind and patient you guys are! Great example to me to focus on being the same way with my kids especially in those hectic moments 😞
You two are such a great role model for young parents, helping people with sharing scripture through your music and cards for men, women, and children ❤️ you are a Bl ing to so many. Thank you for all you do and share with everyon
Such an inspiration you two are! Thanks for the opportunity !!!
Fall in love with each other over and over again forgive each other and bring each other little surprises from time to time because one day one or the other of you will pass away and you will remember those special things you did for each other