I am not a Christian, nor religious, but I am a believer in God. I was going to skip over this post, but for some reason I did not. I have a perspective that I was not aware of prior.. a new way to think of all the blessings in my life. We just bought this lovely property... never thought of myself as a steward of Any of the beautiful things god has blessed me with... thank you so very much.
As a Christian, it makes me sad to hear that there are those that spread hatred & discord and call themselves Christians. The term Christian means to be Christ-like. Particularly at this moment in time, a Christ-like attitude is most needed. Praying for our nation, our leaders, and our people.
I would love to see you accept Christ as your savior one day soon there is nothing like the love of Christ in your life and an eternity in heaven is like the most important thing ever look up romans road then decide for your self ..
@@karenparra9768 How do you know Carianne Marshall has not accepted Christ? John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in me shall have everlasting life. She claimed to be a believer. Is that not good enough for you? Like Carianne, I also do not claim to be a Christian, and here is the reason why. Christians define being a Christian as Christ like, and what they mean by that is being sinless like Christ. I am not sinless like Christ. A sinner saved by grace is a more accurate description of me. For too many Christians, it's about the appearance. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Be very careful calling someone unclean, who God has declared clean. Go to the book of Acts and study Peters dream, where God showed him unclean animals and told him to eat. But he refused, because they appeared unclean. God warned Peter 3 times, do not call anything unclean that I have declared clean. John 7:24 Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.”
Perhaps you don't realize how many messages you are giving even without a 'devotional' video. I found your channel in early summer so this is the first one of these I have seen. However, your love for the Lord has been so apparent in Every video. A few weeks ago you were doing a goat video and began to talk about how you were getting comments about your husband and you said the grass is greener where you water it. That was a message a needed to hear and I have no doubt I was meant to hear that message from you. He may have held off on giving you a video topic but I assure you He is using you to get his message across. I love every one of your videos, your beautiful family, and the bright light of Christ you shine everyday.
Absolutely so true I just told my momma today that I've never spoken to God this much in my life as since I started my veggie garden that was wholeheartedly inspired by this channel. Bought my first seedlings after watching a very enthusiastic episode of our bubbly Jess.
I'm very glad you listened!! I'm not religious and tend to stray from those who seem "preachy". I am here to tell you that your message of God and faith has come through without you speaking about it all the time!! You have inspired me to look within myself to find my faith. Thank you You are light, love and a true example of Gods love for all!!!
Although raised in the church, I quit going when I became an adult. Up until that time, it had not been my choice--I was forced to attend. That never felt right to me. I had seen so much judgement and condemnation, I'd had enough. Guilt and fear weighed heavy. Your devotionals, and even more, the way you live each day of your life has come to mean so much to me. You explain God in such a loving way--a way that had never before been presented to me in my entire life. I'm developing a whole new view and attitude for One whom I feared, doubted & was angry at. Never doubt that every little thing you say and do holds so much meaning and value, and can so positively change hearts and minds and inspire us. Bless you Jess! You never cease to amaze me.
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I hear you. And I feel I'm in a similar space. I've been very cynical about all of this for a very long time. For me, a big part of it has been the way religion & churches & the most vocal among them have treated women... as if God is strictly male... as if only women must be obedient & subservient. I just can't be that and cannot abide with that. And it's not just one religion or sect that does that. I don't need that... and I don't think a loving deity would go along with an ideology like that, which is and has been so hateful to everyone who is different. I can't see myself being part of that. I'd rather just be solitary.
@ Having gone to several churches of different sects, I relate to both of you. The judgementalness and hatefulness I experienced in the church was so embittering, I couldn't take it any longer. One day, I just stood up and left. And, I'm so in awe of people who feel as Jess does, that God is loving and good. Because I grew up feeling like God was an abusive father. And I felt just as much loneliness as a Christian as I felt without religion. Now, I'm Buddhist, and my perspectives on a lot of things, including gender and sexism, have changed. I also feel like many languages do religion a disservice.
Joyce Richardson How do you get to know someone? Do you listen to what others say about that person, and then you know them? Or do you spend time with that person to get to know them? You can't go to church and get to know God or Jesus through the gossip about them. Most of the people who attend church just continue to spread things they have heard. Even Pastors continue to spread things they have heard. Get a bible that you can understand the language, and start reading it to get to know who God is, and who Jesus is. Stop listening to the rumors and start studying the facts. While doing this reading you will be spending time with God and Jesus. This is all God wants from you! Is for you to get to know him! Don't believe the gossips and the rumors about God. Instead search for the facts. Go directly to the source.
I am sorry you were so hurt by your church experience in the past. Let me say I have endured some of that and may even have been a source of some of that at one time. However , when you think about church think of finding the family of God that He wants you to be in. We all need guidance, and fellowship. The Holy Bible states that", Where ever 2 or 3 are gathered in my name, I am there in the midst of them.' ( that is God speaking) You will be blessed as you seek to find your place in the body of Christ and as you forgive those who upset you in the past.
As we have stated repeatedly in many of our videos, the MOST dangerous place for any true follower of Yeshua is in "the church." Satan isn't at work in the drug dens. Those things run themselves. His most marvelous masterpiece is "the church." I've learned over the past year or so, while reading a Textus Receptus-derived translation for MYSELF, with the sole guidance of Holy Spirit, that nearly everything I was taught in "the church" was a blatant lie. We have a video up discussing Bible translations..... I strongly urge any true follower of The Most High to check it out, as what I uncovered in my research was shocking! Especially in these times, false prophets abound, spreading their doctrines of devils- as was foretold! If you haven't asked for guidance and discernment from scripture as to how to identify a false prophet, I share a great deal of scripture here- and this barely scratches the surface. We have been warned, but few have eyes to see and ears to hear! ruclips.net/video/LpwfCaZpgFM/видео.html
Forgot to tell you this. I was on the Stivers channel and heard her say that hearing your devotional one day changed their lives. It was a great testimony. God is using you as a light to the pathway of heaven.
This is so beautiful. I am not a Christian, I believe in paganism. I take away so much from these devotionals. I take your word and apply it to my faith and life in general. I always walk away with my heart full. Thank you 💕
Me too Vanessa :) it's beautiful to see the wisdom and joy people get from their faiths and taking these out into life. Jess's devotion is clear in all she does ❤
Eurtha van Dijk as a new believer I want to encourage you to get to know more of who Jesus Christ is. I want you to be careful of what others say about who he is, because they are just rumors. Instead, get you a bible that is written in a language you can understand, and find out the facts about who Jesus is. This is all Jesus wants from you, is to get to know who he is! God bless you on this journey. Also the more facts you learn about Jesus Christ, the deeper love you will have for him.
Welcome! Beware.... Yeshua warned us of these times, as false prophets abound. Be sure you are reading TRUE scripture (we have a video up on Satan's favorite translations). How to identify a false prophet: ruclips.net/video/LpwfCaZpgFM/видео.html
Jess, thank you for helping bring me back not only to the garden, but back into our Father's arms this spring. I found Jesus and the Holy Spirit taught me as I dug my first garden. I am now filled with the Holy Spirit and a new creature. I am also weaned off processed food and eating food that God designed us to eat and had the courage to start my music and ministry channel. THANK YOU and I bless you and your family in Jesus name!
I'd like to tell you a story. Awhile back you told the story of a snack and a nap. I've used it with my family, and thank you so much for it. Me 6 yr old Grandaughter came to visit. She's hasn't needed a nap, for quite awhile. But, she came in from playing just sobbing. She asked me if she could have a snack and a nap and another snack when she woke up! We watch your channel together. And she always says, Grandma that's the lady that taught you about snacks and naps. Again, thank you for being you and ssf sharing with us.
Thank you! I just loved this! Just recently started following you and am enjoying everything. Yes, you are doing the Lord's work. I am learning a lot from you and will continue to. May you be blessed!
I believe in my heart....”preach the gospel and when necessary use words”. When we live being good stewards of all creation we are ministering in volumes to people. Thank you Jess.
Thank you. I’m no where near religious but have been praying every day and all day today. Listening to you, I found myself crying but no tears. Love and protection to all, especially the kids. I even prayed for the souls of those who wish us harm. They need it most.
Oh....our little preacher girl! How God has annointed you for such a time as this Jess! I am a 70 yr. old woman who loves our Lord with many years behind me, in Him. I will tell you honestly that you are an amazing tool FOR HIS GLORY. Your smile and your witness is a beautiful love story and sign of His wonders. The wonderful way He manages to talk to people who would only hear in this way, by you, is like you said proof of His love for us and proof of His amazing works. Thank you dear sister for not only your obedience but for speaking to our hearts and giving us those "light bulb" moments that we need. I have been caregiving to my 94 yr. old Mother for two yr. now and it seems as though it has been 50 yr. Many trials, as she is beginning signs of dementia, not longer the dear Mother I once knew and I have cried out to Him many times to receive her unto Himself for her peace at last. My time with her has been very impatient and I sadly have felt very isolated. Thank you for helping me remember what this time is really all about and bringing me back to solid ground. Love you and your little family!!
Bless both you and your mother. I too will be looking at this reality soon with my mother. She has given up so much for myself and brother and sister that I wouldn't have it any other way. But to be honest I'm a little scared of her future. She's 80 and showing signs of dementia. ❤️
The fact that you posted this at the same time that I found out I'm having a baby girl fills my heart with even more light. Your channel has helped in guiding my path to so much learning and not just in the garden.
I am a Muslim Convert who was originally Christian and the Bible and Jesus (ra) are apart of my faith. You have certainly inspired me to grow food even though I am city bound. I bought seeds and plant lights for my basement and reserved plots of lands in my friends and families backyards to do experimental gardening. May you be blessed and may we all be rightly guided! Ameen.
I hope you don't listen to the ones questioning why there would be any devotional videos on a gardening channel. The devotional ones are my favourites of all and I can't be the only one to think so. The devotionals truly bless me, I feel.
May our Lord and Father in heaven continue to bless my beautiful young sister Jessica and my young brother Jerimiah and your angelic children. Please keep up your excellent ministry. God bless one and all
In your obedience to your revelation look how many more souls He is letting you influence! He is performing the "works" that you thought you had to do yourself.
Not a Christian and have never even been to church, but I could listen to Jess talk about her spiritual journey for hours!!! You truly are a storyteller my dear.
Hi Evelyn, all of Jess’ devotionals are a joy to be shared and are offered with a completely heartfelt intention. You can find them on their channel, in their own little playlist. She is one of a kind.
My mother was an artist and Baptist Sunday school teacher and she raised me with the understanding that you invite people to church with a loving heart not with a broom and a scolding... that coming on to strong doesn't make people want to join you. This is what you practice and sharing your life without the constant bombardment of preaching but the subtle loving example will touch more people than you will ever know about... Finding your channel makes me feel inspired and confident even when I fail.
As an agnostic person I would like you to know your version of ministry is something that always appealed to me far more than any church. To me nature is the biggest evidence of a god. People like me may be why you feel god drawing you towards this form of ministry
Sarah O it is our culture that thinks ministry happens in the church. In my humble opinion, the church has drifted away from what is truth. So who is God? Let me ask you this... How do you get to know someone? Do you go somewhere and listen to what others say about them? Those are just rumors, and that is exactly what church is. Want to know who God is? Get a bible written in a language you can understand and start getting to know the truth about God. This is all God wants, is for people to know who he is. Then you can make your own decision to accept him or reject him. What God does not like is all the rumors being told about him that are not true. Because if you really get to know who he is, it will be very hard for you to reject him, because he is so loving and good. This is misrepresented in the church, where rumors and false teachings are being told. Find out who God really is before you reject him. Go directly to the source and quit listening to the rumors.
I just enjoy your devotions so much! Had fun meeting you at the Heirloom Festival in Santa Rosa 2019. It is great that we can trust God to work in us and that it is He who works to do his good pleasure in our lives for His glory.
For the earth which drinks in the rain that often comes upon it, and bears herbs useful for those by whom it is cultivated, receives blessing from God. Heb 6:7
He loves us so. He wants us to live in His joy which is experiencing Him in all things and using His gifts handed to us to bring Him joy. They are all His glory.
Sometimes teaching something like growing food, is a gateway to the kingdom of God. I don’t know about everyone else, but that’s where I feel closest to the Lord. It shows me how much of a gift we really have been given!
Dorothy Frances Gurney wrote, "The kiss of the sun for pardon, the song of the birds for mirth, one is closer to God's heart in a garden than anywhere else on earth." I've always felt this way. For me, the trees are my cathedral, the birds are the choir, and my heartbeat is my constant prayer.
Amazing lessons! Your love for the Lord and gifts he has graced you with shine so brightly. God does bless us Jess, and you are one of those blessings.
I needed this exact message right now. This is an answer to a question I asked the Lord today. Your family and the blessings you all share are so important. Thank you. God Bless you and yours❤️
I really love this video. It spoke the sediments of my heart. We have to be a part of the changing face and traditions of the 4 wall church and listen for the voice of God's directions. For His yoke is easy and His burdens are light.
Thanks for sharing this part of your story! Very inspiring, because as a pastor myself I know all about the pressures and expectations of PEOPLE and it can be overwhelming. But since GOD has blessed us with this 17 acre homestead in South Carolina along with all of our animals, it has really helped my wife and I to slow down and realize that our work for the Lord is much bigger than just preaching and teaching in the church. And that’s why we pray that GOD will use us and our homestead life along with the animals and our special needs kids here on our RUclips channel to help reach the world. Thanks for all you guys do at Roots and Refuge Homestead. Praying for you guys. 😇🙏🏻🙏🏻😇
I don't ask this with an angry or ready to argue mindset, I ask because I'm always looking for reasons to change my mind. Why do you believe that what you believe is real?
@@D_A_D_ hello Cory, Btw that’s the name of one of my 3 sons except he spells it Corey. 👍🏻 As a pastor it’s always good to hear from anyone that’s asking about the LORD or my Faith/beliefs especially with a non argumentative spirit. First of all i choose to believe the Bible at face value always have and now even more so since I can see the prophecy of the Bible being fulfilled everyday now. I feel like it takes more faith not to believe in GOD because of all of HIS Amazing creation all around us. I also believe in CHRIST because of what I feel in my soul & spirit and for the change CHRIST has made in my life as well as many of my family and friends. I guess it all boils down to FAITH! Kinda like the wind, we can’t see the wind but we can see and feel the effects of the wind. Hope this helps you some, but I will be praying for you and always have an open hear when you need someone to listen. Stay safe. 🙏🏻😇
@@D_A_D_ you are welcome my friend! Trust me I don’t have all the answers, but I hope that what I felt led to share with you helped you some. I will be praying for you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻. May GOD continue to Bless You. Reply back to me anytime. 😇👍🏻
Thank you Jess. Thank you for not compromising who you are, and who you serve. If people want to know how to grow food, but not know who truly supplied that food, thats on them. God is the most important thing in my life. Cant walk a step without Jesus. I come here for horticultural knowledge and spiritual retreat. This is a spring of life in the wilderness.
Thank you for sharing! God has His plan for all of us. Sometimes we fight or struggle to give Him what we think he wants, or we try to lead the way. Once we release that control and give it back to God, he will lead us to Glory. ❤
I miss your devotionals. Please come back to it. I love your perspective and loving nature in these videos. I love watching your videos, but these are such a connection to my soul.
I'm a Christian also. I love your devotional it touched me! You confirmed a decision I've been praying about. I grew up on a farm in Northern California. I'm in Florida now for many years. My heart and soul desires to live in the mountains again. The lord has opened an opportunity to move back to North Carolina. I'm taking it!
I am feeling a lot of anxiety/fear today with everything going on in the world especially today-thank you for the shared word today and fellowship. Appreciate you Jess-headed out to garden
Feel your anxiety even from Toronto Canada. Praying much much for the States not only for today but the days ahead. He's with you in this storm. Jesus Christ has the victory hence the darkness before the dawn. Stay safe.
I felt the same for the past weeks, even yesterday, however, when I woke up today I felt the most wonderful sense of peace. I believe that The Lord has shown me that all is well and everything will turn out just fine. Just trust Him.
There's actually a microbe in the soil that causes release of serotonin when you're digging dirt. Horticulturists have suggested this is the source of "gardener's high". Well we know who put the microbe there! Obedience is rewarded.
There is absolutely nothing to fear. (Yes, we have videos up addressing fear!) The Most High has told us absolutely everything He needs for us to know about these times. And yes, the first seal was opened in March of 2020, but few have eyes to see and ears to hear. Ensure you are not listening to false prophets, as 99.9999999999999% of pastors and RUclipsrs are false prophets. Read Textus Receptus-derived translation for YOURSELF with the essential guidance of Holy Spirit. Doctrines of devils abound, as was foretold. It's only going to get worse. We have many, many videos up discussing the times we are living in and the spiritual significance of what is occurring. Take heed that no man deceive you!
Right on time, as always. Thank you for all you share. Thank you for praying over us. It never fails, your devotionals brings something to light, that thing that is confirmed by two or more witnesses. Thank you, and i pray God continues to pour through you.
What a beautiful you shine!! ✨ I know I was meant to see this today. I share in your glory of the greatness we receive every minute of this beautiful, abundant life. Thank you, thank you, thank you! It's an honor to be in the company of those who appreciate what the good Lord has given us. Amen 🙏
Grace is so free, we often cannot accept that there is no cost, no work, no sacrifice require. It has all been paid. The gospel is all good news, not condemnation.
So excited to watch!! I've been waiting for your next devotional for months!! Your voice has helped me foster a much stronger relationship with God. Thank you so much Jess!!❤️
Awwww....I’m crying! Such a beautiful story of the power of love and the goodness of God. I had a similar situation in my life - I had three children and I fervently prayed for a baby girl with red hair and green or brown eyes to name Molly Kathleen, and when my next baby was born, there she was! I could NOT believe how specifically He had answered my prayer, and was just overcome with joy and gratitude for His love for me to answer that desire of my heart. Thank you, Jess, for such a moving testimony and wonderful message. I send you and your family love and prayers from Pennsylvania. 💗🥰
I really needed this today, we all do I feel. Cherishing what we have been given and caring for all that we have with our whole heart. So much up in the air, for so many today. A great reminder to be grounded in our faith and see it all around us in the gifts he has given.
This was an amazing devotional, Jess. Thank you for moving my heart. May the Lord continue to bless you (and your loved ones) and use you as the wonderful voice of worship
This was pure GOLD Jess. These are the whispers I’ve been gentle hearing from the father and its amazing to hear your experiences. Even when you talk about vegetables, I can feel your love. ❤️😘
Oh Jess, thank you for your love for Jesus and for us. You encourage me all the time, I laugh with you and learn from you. I bless you and your family.
I am not a Christian, nor religious, but I am a believer in God. I was going to skip over this post, but for some reason I did not. I have a perspective that I was not aware of prior.. a new way to think of all the blessings in my life. We just bought this lovely property... never thought of myself as a steward of Any of the beautiful things god has blessed me with... thank you so very much.
Same, this is he sort of message that is far more compelling than the self proclaimed christians who only talk about fear and hatred, and sow discord.
As a Christian, it makes me sad to hear that there are those that spread hatred & discord and call themselves Christians. The term Christian means to be Christ-like. Particularly at this moment in time, a Christ-like attitude is most needed. Praying for our nation, our leaders, and our people.
I would love to see you accept Christ as your savior one day soon there is nothing like the love of Christ in your life and an eternity in heaven is like the most important thing ever look up romans road then decide for your self ..
@@karenparra9768 How do you know Carianne Marshall has not accepted Christ? John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in me shall have everlasting life. She claimed to be a believer. Is that not good enough for you? Like Carianne, I also do not claim to be a Christian, and here is the reason why. Christians define being a Christian as Christ like, and what they mean by that is being sinless like Christ. I am not sinless like Christ. A sinner saved by grace is a more accurate description of me. For too many Christians, it's about the appearance. 1 Samuel 16:7
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
Be very careful calling someone unclean, who God has declared clean. Go to the book of Acts and study Peters dream, where God showed him unclean animals and told him to eat. But he refused, because they appeared unclean. God warned Peter 3 times, do not call anything unclean that I have declared clean.
John 7:24
Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.”
I think a good way to describe what a non religious lover of Jesus is "a follower of Jesus"
Amen! All things exist because God loved them into existence.
Perhaps you don't realize how many messages you are giving even without a 'devotional' video. I found your channel in early summer so this is the first one of these I have seen. However, your love for the Lord has been so apparent in Every video. A few weeks ago you were doing a goat video and began to talk about how you were getting comments about your husband and you said the grass is greener where you water it. That was a message a needed to hear and I have no doubt I was meant to hear that message from you. He may have held off on giving you a video topic but I assure you He is using you to get his message across. I love every one of your videos, your beautiful family, and the bright light of Christ you shine everyday.
I agree. I get devotionals from her videos all the time. So so amazing
Absolutely so true I just told my momma today that I've never spoken to God this much in my life as since I started my veggie garden that was wholeheartedly inspired by this channel. Bought my first seedlings after watching a very enthusiastic episode of our bubbly Jess.
"The grass is greener where you water it" has really stuck with me too!
Amen.
So well said, Jess absolutely blesses us daily with her wholesome life.
All of your content feeds my soul. I am not a Christian but I’m still blessed by these devotionals.❤️
I'm so gonna start telling people I'm "frost tender" lol
I'm frost hardy. 😂
Most 7b ppl are!
@@lynhyslop7157 I wish I was sometimes!
Same here!
I live in Maine, I can't afford to be frost tender😂
I'm very glad you listened!! I'm not religious and tend to stray from those who seem "preachy". I am here to tell you that your message of God and faith has come through without you speaking about it all the time!! You have inspired me to look within myself to find my faith. Thank you
You are light, love and a true example of Gods love for all!!!
Although raised in the church, I quit going when I became an adult. Up until that time, it had not been my choice--I was forced to attend. That never felt right to me. I had seen so much judgement and condemnation, I'd had enough. Guilt and fear weighed heavy. Your devotionals, and even more, the way you live each day of your life has come to mean so much to me. You explain God in such a loving way--a way that had never before been presented to me in my entire life. I'm developing a whole new view and attitude for One whom I feared, doubted & was angry at. Never doubt that every little thing you say and do holds so much meaning and value, and can so positively change hearts and minds and inspire us. Bless you Jess! You never cease to amaze me.
I hear you. And I feel I'm in a similar space. I've been very cynical about all of this for a very long time. For me, a big part of it has been the way religion & churches & the most vocal among them have treated women... as if God is strictly male... as if only women must be obedient & subservient. I just can't be that and cannot abide with that. And it's not just one religion or sect that does that. I don't need that... and I don't think a loving deity would go along with an ideology like that, which is and has been so hateful to everyone who is different. I can't see myself being part of that. I'd rather just be solitary.
@ Having gone to several churches of different sects, I relate to both of you. The judgementalness and hatefulness I experienced in the church was so embittering, I couldn't take it any longer. One day, I just stood up and left. And, I'm so in awe of people who feel as Jess does, that God is loving and good. Because I grew up feeling like God was an abusive father. And I felt just as much loneliness as a Christian as I felt without religion. Now, I'm Buddhist, and my perspectives on a lot of things, including gender and sexism, have changed. I also feel like many languages do religion a disservice.
Joyce Richardson How do you get to know someone? Do you listen to what others say about that person, and then you know them? Or do you spend time with that person to get to know them? You can't go to church and get to know God or Jesus through the gossip about them. Most of the people who attend church just continue to spread things they have heard. Even Pastors continue to spread things they have heard. Get a bible that you can understand the language, and start reading it to get to know who God is, and who Jesus is. Stop listening to the rumors and start studying the facts. While doing this reading you will be spending time with God and Jesus. This is all God wants from you! Is for you to get to know him! Don't believe the gossips and the rumors about God. Instead search for the facts. Go directly to the source.
I am sorry you were so hurt by your church experience in the past. Let me say I have endured some of that and may even have been a source of some of that at one time. However , when you think about church think of finding the family of God that He wants you to be in. We all need guidance, and fellowship. The Holy Bible states that", Where ever 2 or 3 are gathered in my name, I am there in the midst of them.' ( that is God speaking) You will be blessed as you seek to find your place in the body of Christ and as you forgive those who upset you in the past.
As we have stated repeatedly in many of our videos, the MOST dangerous place for any true follower of Yeshua is in "the church." Satan isn't at work in the drug dens. Those things run themselves. His most marvelous masterpiece is "the church."
I've learned over the past year or so, while reading a Textus Receptus-derived translation for MYSELF, with the sole guidance of Holy Spirit, that nearly everything I was taught in "the church" was a blatant lie.
We have a video up discussing Bible translations..... I strongly urge any true follower of The Most High to check it out, as what I uncovered in my research was shocking!
Especially in these times, false prophets abound, spreading their doctrines of devils- as was foretold! If you haven't asked for guidance and discernment from scripture as to how to identify a false prophet, I share a great deal of scripture here- and this barely scratches the surface. We have been warned, but few have eyes to see and ears to hear! ruclips.net/video/LpwfCaZpgFM/видео.html
Forgot to tell you this. I was on the Stivers channel and heard her say that hearing your devotional one day changed
their lives. It was a great testimony. God is using you as a light to the pathway of heaven.
This is so beautiful. I am not a Christian, I believe in paganism. I take away so much from these devotionals. I take your word and apply it to my faith and life in general. I always walk away with my heart full. Thank you 💕
It’s so nice to see another pagan over here. I agree wholeheartedly. :)
God is speaking to you through this, please pray and ask Him for direction. And read His word for more direction, you will be amazed. ..
Me too Vanessa :) it's beautiful to see the wisdom and joy people get from their faiths and taking these out into life. Jess's devotion is clear in all she does ❤
Your devotional helped feed my soul. God is using you in incomprehensible ways. God bless you.
Dear Jess. Thank you for sharing. I didn't know you were a Christian. I am a new believer in Jesus Christ.
Eurtha van Dijk as a new believer I want to encourage you to get to know more of who Jesus Christ is. I want you to be careful of what others say about who he is, because they are just rumors. Instead, get you a bible that is written in a language you can understand, and find out the facts about who Jesus is. This is all Jesus wants from you, is to get to know who he is! God bless you on this journey. Also the more facts you learn about Jesus Christ, the deeper love you will have for him.
Yay!! Welcome to the family 🤗💜
Congratulations. It's an amazing relationship with our Lord.
Welcome! Beware.... Yeshua warned us of these times, as false prophets abound. Be sure you are reading TRUE scripture (we have a video up on Satan's favorite translations).
How to identify a false prophet: ruclips.net/video/LpwfCaZpgFM/видео.html
Your devotionals always make me cry, in a good way. Thank you for sharing a timely message. God bless you.
Jess, thank you for helping bring me back not only to the garden, but back into our Father's arms this spring. I found Jesus and the Holy Spirit taught me as I dug my first garden. I am now filled with the Holy Spirit and a new creature. I am also weaned off processed food and eating food that God designed us to eat and had the courage to start my music and ministry channel. THANK YOU and I bless you and your family in Jesus name!
Sarah, that is so awesome!
Praise Yeshua! Toxins have SUCH great spiritual significance.... but so few have eyes to see and ears to hear.
I hope we can get more devotionals. It has really helped me to return to god
I'd like to tell you a story. Awhile back you told the story of a snack and a nap. I've used it with my family, and thank you so much for it. Me 6 yr old Grandaughter came to visit. She's hasn't needed a nap, for quite awhile. But, she came in from playing just sobbing. She asked me if she could have a snack and a nap and another snack when she woke up! We watch your channel together. And she always says, Grandma that's the lady that taught you about snacks and naps. Again, thank you for being you and ssf sharing with us.
Thank you! I just loved this! Just recently started following you and am enjoying everything. Yes, you are doing the Lord's work. I am learning a lot from you and will continue to. May you be blessed!
You are a beautiful soul. True to who you are to who your family follows. Your thoughts and insights inspire me and so many others. Thank you.
Just finished watching your devotional,you really blessed me , i am so proud of you and your family,Much love nana
I love you Nana! we miss you!
We miss you Nana! ♥️
Hi Nana, stay safe
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Look forward to your Devotional! We all need to be inspired. Thank you ❤️
I believe in my heart....”preach the gospel and when necessary use words”. When we live being good stewards of all creation we are ministering in volumes to people. Thank you Jess.
Girl, you preached A WORD!!!!!! Thank you.
Thank you. I’m no where near religious but have been praying every day and all day today. Listening to you, I found myself crying but no tears. Love and protection to all, especially the kids. I even prayed for the souls of those who wish us harm. They need it most.
Thank you for the reminder of God's great love. So easy to pass over the little blessings in search of the great.
Thank you. My words never seem to express the gratitude I have for you, your family and your content. It is a light in our world!
Jess, I have been raising goats for 40+ years, and God has used the goats He gave me to touch untold lives.
I bless you, thank you, for blessing me!
This channel is ministering, and I am grateful for you
God is so good! Thank you for sharing this story...
Oh....our little preacher girl! How God has annointed you for such a time as this Jess! I am a 70 yr. old woman who loves our Lord with many years behind me, in Him. I will tell you honestly that you are an amazing tool FOR HIS GLORY. Your smile and your witness is a beautiful love story and sign of His wonders. The wonderful way He manages to talk to people who would only hear in this way, by you, is like you said proof of His love for us and proof of His amazing works. Thank you dear sister for not only your obedience but for speaking to our hearts and giving us those "light bulb" moments that we need. I have been caregiving to my 94 yr. old Mother for two yr. now and it seems as though it has been 50 yr. Many trials, as she is beginning signs of dementia, not longer the dear Mother I once knew and I have cried out to Him many times to receive her unto Himself for her peace at last. My time with her has been very impatient and I sadly have felt very isolated. Thank you for helping me remember what this time is really all about and bringing me back to solid ground. Love you and your little family!!
Bless both you and your mother. I too will be looking at this reality soon with my mother. She has given up so much for myself and brother and sister that I wouldn't have it any other way. But to be honest I'm a little scared of her future. She's 80 and showing signs of dementia. ❤️
Thank you! Please keep these devotionals coming.
The fact that you posted this at the same time that I found out I'm having a baby girl fills my heart with even more light. Your channel has helped in guiding my path to so much learning and not just in the garden.
Congratulations!!!!
Congratulations, enjoy every moment
Congratulations may you have a blessed and a safe pregnancy with a healthy baby.
🥰🥰 Thank you everyone. Fills my heart with joy.
🌟💜🌱way to grow😁
Amen. This spoke volumes to me. Praise Christ Jesus!!
I am a Muslim Convert who was originally Christian and the Bible and Jesus (ra) are apart of my faith. You have certainly inspired me to grow food even though I am city bound. I bought seeds and plant lights for my basement and reserved plots of lands in my friends and families backyards to do experimental gardening. May you be blessed and may we all be rightly guided! Ameen.
I so so so appreciate these devotionals.
I hope you don't listen to the ones questioning why there would be any devotional videos on a gardening channel. The devotional ones are my favourites of all and I can't be the only one to think so. The devotionals truly bless me, I feel.
I love your devotionals and we need them in these times. Thank you for doing them!
May our Lord and Father in heaven continue to bless my beautiful young sister Jessica and my young brother Jerimiah and your angelic children. Please keep up your excellent ministry. God bless one and all
I love this. Makes me happy to see people sharing the love of Jesus in this form.
In your obedience to your revelation look how many more souls He is letting you influence! He is performing the "works" that you thought you had to do yourself.
Not a Christian and have never even been to church, but I could listen to Jess talk about her spiritual journey for hours!!! You truly are a storyteller my dear.
This is the first piece of religious content I have ever watched, took away with a lot of wisdom thank you
Hi Evelyn, all of Jess’ devotionals are a joy to be shared and are offered with a completely heartfelt intention. You can find them on their channel, in their own little playlist. She is one of a kind.
Amen! Thank you for teaching the truth and not religion!💕
My mother was an artist and Baptist Sunday school teacher and she raised me with the understanding that you invite people to church with a loving heart not with a broom and a scolding... that coming on to strong doesn't make people want to join you. This is what you practice and sharing your life without the constant bombardment of preaching but the subtle loving example will touch more people than you will ever know about... Finding your channel makes me feel inspired and confident even when I fail.
This is a wonderful devotional. Thank you for being such a good and faithful christian.
God is in every moment of my life, and he wants us to acknowledge that he is the provider of everything that is in our life.
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Yessssss!!!!!😍
Amen! Thank you for sharing this devotional.
As an agnostic person I would like you to know your version of ministry is something that always appealed to me far more than any church. To me nature is the biggest evidence of a god. People like me may be why you feel god drawing you towards this form of ministry
Sarah O it is our culture that thinks ministry happens in the church. In my humble opinion, the church has drifted away from what is truth. So who is God? Let me ask you this... How do you get to know someone? Do you go somewhere and listen to what others say about them? Those are just rumors, and that is exactly what church is. Want to know who God is? Get a bible written in a language you can understand and start getting to know the truth about God. This is all God wants, is for people to know who he is. Then you can make your own decision to accept him or reject him. What God does not like is all the rumors being told about him that are not true. Because if you really get to know who he is, it will be very hard for you to reject him, because he is so loving and good. This is misrepresented in the church, where rumors and false teachings are being told. Find out who God really is before you reject him. Go directly to the source and quit listening to the rumors.
Your devotionals are quite beautiful and inspiring. 🌷
The movie was Sweet Home Alabama with Reese Witherspoon.
Everytime I watch your U Tube I feel the presence of God. Planting and harvesting
I was just talking about that movie with a close friend of mine. It prompted me to finally watch the movie called Wild with Reese Witherspoon.
That was what I thought too!
I just enjoy your devotions so much! Had fun meeting you at the Heirloom Festival in Santa Rosa 2019. It is great that we can trust God to work in us and that it is He who works to do his good pleasure in our lives for His glory.
Yeah as soon as she was talking about it I blurted out sweet home Alabama I loved that movie.
Bless you for Blessing us with your heart from the Lord!!
For the earth which drinks in the rain that often comes upon it, and bears herbs useful for those by whom it is cultivated, receives blessing from God.
Heb 6:7
You blessed me today! You are a blessing!
What a precious word - I so wish we were neighbors. May the Father continue to bless.
He loves us so. He wants us to live in His joy which is experiencing Him in all things and using His gifts handed to us to bring Him joy. They are all His glory.
So happy to have another devotional from you! 💜💜
Amen amen amen. Abide and the fruit will come.
Sometimes teaching something like growing food, is a gateway to the kingdom of God. I don’t know about everyone else, but that’s where I feel closest to the Lord. It shows me how much of a gift we really have been given!
Amen!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Dorothy Frances Gurney wrote, "The kiss of the sun for pardon, the song of the birds for mirth, one is closer to God's heart in a garden than anywhere else on earth." I've always felt this way. For me, the trees are my cathedral, the birds are the choir, and my heartbeat is my constant prayer.
Joyce Richardson that is awesome!!!
So true
@@joycerichardson4518 💞💞💞So beautifully said!
You have blessed my soul with your testimony. Thank you for sharing your life and family with mine❤️
Tears of how Amazing our God is. I sure did need to hear these words and His message today. All in God’s perfect timing ❤️
Bring more devotional or Bible study to the table. That was lovely.
Amazing lessons! Your love for the Lord and gifts he has graced you with shine so brightly. God does bless us Jess, and you are one of those blessings.
Very powerful and moving. Thanks and blessings…
I needed this exact message right now. This is an answer to a question I asked the Lord today. Your family and the blessings you all share are so important. Thank you. God Bless you and yours❤️
I needed this right now. Thank you for touching my heart and soul at this moment. ❤
I really love this video. It spoke the sediments of my heart. We have to be a part of the changing face and traditions of the 4 wall church and listen for the voice of God's directions. For His yoke is easy and His burdens are light.
You are inspiring. I wish I could be as faith filled as you. God bless you!
Thanks for sharing this part of your story! Very inspiring, because as a pastor myself I know all about the pressures and expectations of PEOPLE and it can be overwhelming. But since GOD has blessed us with this 17 acre homestead in South Carolina along with all of our animals, it has really helped my wife and I to slow down and realize that our work for the Lord is much bigger than just preaching and teaching in the church. And that’s why we pray that GOD will use us and our homestead life along with the animals and our special needs kids here on our RUclips channel to help reach the world. Thanks for all you guys do at Roots and Refuge Homestead. Praying for you guys. 😇🙏🏻🙏🏻😇
I don't ask this with an angry or ready to argue mindset, I ask because I'm always looking for reasons to change my mind. Why do you believe that what you believe is real?
@@D_A_D_ hello Cory, Btw that’s the name of one of my 3 sons except he spells it Corey. 👍🏻 As a pastor it’s always good to hear from anyone that’s asking about the LORD or my Faith/beliefs especially with a non argumentative spirit. First of all i choose to believe the Bible at face value always have and now even more so since I can see the prophecy of the Bible being fulfilled everyday now. I feel like it takes more faith not to believe in GOD because of all of HIS Amazing creation all around us. I also believe in CHRIST because of what I feel in my soul & spirit and for the change CHRIST has made in my life as well as many of my family and friends. I guess it all boils down to FAITH! Kinda like the wind, we can’t see the wind but we can see and feel the effects of the wind. Hope this helps you some, but I will be praying for you and always have an open hear when you need someone to listen. Stay safe. 🙏🏻😇
@@homesteadingpastor thanks for the answer!
@@D_A_D_ you are welcome my friend! Trust me I don’t have all the answers, but I hope that what I felt led to share with you helped you some. I will be praying for you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻. May GOD continue to Bless You. Reply back to me anytime. 😇👍🏻
A very MEANINGFUL gardening channel.
Thank you Jess. Thank you for not compromising who you are, and who you serve. If people want to know how to grow food, but not know who truly supplied that food, thats on them. God is the most important thing in my life. Cant walk a step without Jesus. I come here for horticultural knowledge and spiritual retreat. This is a spring of life in the wilderness.
Noah didn't preach to his neighbors the way they needed to change their ways to make themselves right with God. He built a boat.
Thank you for the devotional today! Ive been missing them! I hope to see them more often! You are an inspiration to me! God bless you and your family
YOU, little flower.....
could bloom in the snow! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing! God has His plan for all of us. Sometimes we fight or struggle to give Him what we think he wants, or we try to lead the way. Once we release that control and give it back to God, he will lead us to Glory. ❤
I love this!!!
I miss your devotionals. Please come back to it. I love your perspective and loving nature in these videos. I love watching your videos, but these are such a connection to my soul.
I'm a Christian also. I love your devotional it touched me! You confirmed a decision I've been praying about. I grew up on a farm in Northern California. I'm in Florida now for many years. My heart and soul desires to live in the mountains again. The lord has opened an opportunity to move back to North Carolina. I'm taking it!
Thank you for stewardship and for blessing us with your life and your passion.
I am feeling a lot of anxiety/fear today with everything going on in the world especially today-thank you for the shared word today and fellowship. Appreciate you Jess-headed out to garden
You’re not alone. This was a much needed “hug in a mug” video. I’ve been in the same state of anxiety, with the world, never minding personal issues
Feel your anxiety even from Toronto Canada. Praying much much for the States not only for today but the days ahead.
He's with you in this storm.
Jesus Christ has the victory hence the darkness before the dawn.
Stay safe.
I felt the same for the past weeks, even yesterday, however, when I woke up today I felt the most wonderful sense of peace. I believe that The Lord has shown me that all is well and everything will turn out just fine. Just trust Him.
There's actually a microbe in the soil that causes release of serotonin when you're digging dirt. Horticulturists have suggested this is the source of "gardener's high". Well we know who put the microbe there! Obedience is rewarded.
There is absolutely nothing to fear. (Yes, we have videos up addressing fear!) The Most High has told us absolutely everything He needs for us to know about these times. And yes, the first seal was opened in March of 2020, but few have eyes to see and ears to hear.
Ensure you are not listening to false prophets, as 99.9999999999999% of pastors and RUclipsrs are false prophets. Read Textus Receptus-derived translation for YOURSELF with the essential guidance of Holy Spirit.
Doctrines of devils abound, as was foretold. It's only going to get worse. We have many, many videos up discussing the times we are living in and the spiritual significance of what is occurring.
Take heed that no man deceive you!
Please keep the devotionals coming
Right on time, as always. Thank you for all you share. Thank you for praying over us. It never fails, your devotionals brings something to light, that thing that is confirmed by two or more witnesses. Thank you, and i pray God continues to pour through you.
You've got it ... living for Him because we love thank and appreciate Him so much.
What a beautiful you shine!! ✨ I know I was meant to see this today. I share in your glory of the greatness we receive every minute of this beautiful, abundant life. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
It's an honor to be in the company of those who appreciate what the good Lord has given us. Amen 🙏
I truly love your devotional videos. ❤🙏
Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary, use words.
Yeah I love that too!!!
We are the stewards of God's blessings. Thank you for sharing your heart. Many need to hear this.
"He planted those desires there..." God is the ultimate Master Gardener! Light bulb moment.
Grace is so free, we often cannot accept that there is no cost, no work, no sacrifice require. It has all been paid. The gospel is all good news, not condemnation.
So excited to watch!! I've been waiting for your next devotional for months!! Your voice has helped me foster a much stronger relationship with God. Thank you so much Jess!!❤️
Love love love 💜 these devotionals.
Such an insightful, thought provoking devotional. 💛
I wish I could sit and have lunch with you and talk about God and how wonderful He has been in my life.
Awwww....I’m crying! Such a beautiful story of the power of love and the goodness of God. I had a similar situation in my life - I had three children and I fervently prayed for a baby girl with red hair and green or brown eyes to name Molly Kathleen, and when my next baby was born, there she was! I could NOT believe how specifically He had answered my prayer, and was just overcome with joy and gratitude for His love for me to answer that desire of my heart. Thank you, Jess, for such a moving testimony and wonderful message. I send you and your family love and prayers from Pennsylvania. 💗🥰
Thank you for your beautiful heart! May God continue to bless you!
I love these! It gives so much peace and thought. ❤
Grateful for this message. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you sister! The Lord is bringing me to this understanding too. This is a word from God for me! Blessings to you!
God is good.
I really needed this today, we all do I feel. Cherishing what we have been given and caring for all that we have with our whole heart. So much up in the air, for so many today. A great reminder to be grounded in our faith and see it all around us in the gifts he has given.
Such a timely devotional. God bless you. Thank you for sharing so deeply.
This was an amazing devotional, Jess. Thank you for moving my heart. May the Lord continue to bless you (and your loved ones) and use you as the wonderful voice of worship
Wow! You blessed me today. Thank you for sharing this message.
This was pure GOLD Jess. These are the whispers I’ve been gentle hearing from the father and its amazing to hear your experiences. Even when you talk about vegetables, I can feel your love. ❤️😘
Yes! How His love can be seen, heard, and felt through grattitude and thanksgiving!
Oh Jess, thank you for your love for Jesus and for us. You encourage me all the time, I laugh with you and learn from you. I bless you and your family.