tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post110641515843015295..comments2024-03-18T18:45:59.168-07:00Comments on Home Living: Do What God Says Do and Let Him Take Care of the RestLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-58681657339126805142010-04-16T03:08:52.198-07:002010-04-16T03:08:52.198-07:00One of the problems with today's thinking is t...One of the problems with today's thinking is that everything, I mean everything, is based on its monetary value. This is erroneous thinking. We were taught as Christians that God wants us to make a value judgement based on His Word. His word contains not only commands, but examples and inference. This means that you have to take it as a whole picture and not in bits and pieces to suit you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-52131745154524381222010-03-17T04:25:02.066-07:002010-03-17T04:25:02.066-07:00I notice that some of the stay at home wives who h...I notice that some of the stay at home wives who have posted are under a lot of pressure to enter the workforce, even if they have children to take care of. With the current economic situation, it's amazing that more people don't see that it's good for society when more women do stay home. It's clear that there isn't enough full-time work available for everybody to be able to Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-2208120389023001592009-08-14T20:56:46.409-07:002009-08-14T20:56:46.409-07:00Thank you for this post, Lydia. I left the work f...Thank you for this post, Lydia. I left the work force a month ago and have been questioning whether it is, in fact, God's will for me to stay home. When I look at the financial ramifications I am filled with doubt. My husband and I wonder how we will make ends meet on his income alone. Your post was just the encouragement I needed in this moment. With God all things are possible!WinsomeWifeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834920663169024460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-91405020337035347312009-01-28T13:44:00.000-08:002009-01-28T13:44:00.000-08:00Sharon,I get the same response from people who do ...Sharon,<BR/><BR/>I get the same response from people who do not realize that when the children are in their own homes, the expenses go down, and it makes even more sense to stay home. I have occasional illness just due to my body changing, so who wants people like me in the workplace? Leave the jobs to the women who have no husbands to look after them. Why should a woman who has been dedicated Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-31684358334048219152009-01-28T13:34:00.000-08:002009-01-28T13:34:00.000-08:00Thank you for your article. I need to constantly...Thank you for your article. I need to constantly be encouraged(every time I'm paying bills) that I'm doing the right. Escpecially since my children are grown and everyone expects me to get a job. How can we be an example to the younger women if we are out of the home? I love your blog. SharonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-48564884271013917412008-12-25T15:49:00.000-08:002008-12-25T15:49:00.000-08:00I don't blame you a bit; serving family is what Ch...I don't blame you a bit; serving family is what Christmas is all about! :) And a homemaker's work is indeed never over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-43445103205257577052008-12-25T15:26:00.000-08:002008-12-25T15:26:00.000-08:00I admit I haven't had time to concentrate on the e...I admit I haven't had time to concentrate on the explanation very much, as I've been involved in table settings and sewing today and trying to get a clearer photograph on a dark day ;-)Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-12688345931391792502008-12-25T14:46:00.000-08:002008-12-25T14:46:00.000-08:00"I hope more women will realize they do not have t..."I hope more women will realize they do not have to put themselves in the position of being wives mothers and homemakers and breadwinners at the same time"<BR/><BR/>I do agree with that. It depends on individual strengths.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-89872656006433712322008-12-25T14:38:00.000-08:002008-12-25T14:38:00.000-08:00Not upset about anything. There are lots of things...Not upset about anything. There are lots of things the bible does not specifically forbid, however, just because it does not forbid every little thing does not mean it condones, approves, or commands it. When there is a specific command, we abide by it, not by the belief that if it "does not say you can't do it, it is okay to do it." If we followed that belief, we could do anything we wanted as Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-20387204310589906322008-12-25T14:17:00.000-08:002008-12-25T14:17:00.000-08:00"I don't see how it leads anyone to the conclusion..."I don't see how it leads anyone to the conclusion that I believe women are bound for hell if they do not do that"<BR/><BR/>I never thought you believed they'd go to hell.<BR/><BR/>"That is what the Bible teaches"<BR/><BR/>I don't see any command against married women working; many women I know are successful at it. We'll just have to disagree on that. I hope I haven't upset you.<BR/><BR/>Have a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-13225990417042154992008-12-25T14:03:00.000-08:002008-12-25T14:03:00.000-08:00That is what the Bible teaches, but I don't see ho...That is what the Bible teaches, but I don't see how it leads anyone to the conclusion that I believe women are bound for hell if they do not do that. In the past I have stated that those who do not obey the gospel will not receive salvation here nor the reward of eternal life in heaven. That goes for both homemakers and those who are not home based. In order to have a good conscience towards God,Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-48634014448930304192008-12-25T13:17:00.000-08:002008-12-25T13:17:00.000-08:00"Can't recall sending such a message and object st..."Can't recall sending such a message and object strongly to the accusation"<BR/><BR/>In this very post, Lydia, you said that the Bible commands men to earn bread and women to be homemakers; you even almost sarcastically that the command for women to work <BR/>"cannot be found". It sounded pretty clear to me, and that wasn't an accusation; it was an observation. If you truly believe otherwise, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-56641176928657619672008-12-25T12:58:00.000-08:002008-12-25T12:58:00.000-08:00Can't recall sending such a message and object str...Can't recall sending such a message and object strongly to the accusation. Just because I promote the things that glorify womanhood and the contribution women make to marriage, home and family, does not mean I condemn anyone who does not do that. There are always those who never marry or can't have children, and there will always be those who love careers more than marriage home and family but Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-1986421714770211932008-12-25T12:53:00.000-08:002008-12-25T12:53:00.000-08:00Anon, if you're going to criticize this blog, you ...Anon, if you're going to criticize this blog, you should do it with something other than the "homemakers are boring, your husband will leave you" argument. For my part, I don't care for this blog either, but it's not because of the homemaking thing; it's because of the message that this is ALL women should ever be and they're sinning if they don't. My mother's a homemaker, and her life is quite Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-56303980600961156052008-12-24T19:13:00.000-08:002008-12-24T19:13:00.000-08:00I can see this is another one of those bloggers wh...I can see this is another one of those bloggers who thinks homemaking is the only way. Guess I will have to get out my sewing machine and dust it off. Can't imagine how anyone could make anything of themselves being a homemaker. Where do you get the money to do this, if you have no job? How in the world can you deny your daughters the fulfillment of a career? Your life is boring and stagnent Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-62656820992907683472008-11-28T11:28:00.000-08:002008-11-28T11:28:00.000-08:00Amy, be sure to check the side links for homemake...Amy, be sure to check the side links for homemaker blogs here in the US and also in other countries. There are more people than you think, who have this instinct for the home that is stronger than any temptation to go out to work. There is no law, Biblical, or otherwise, that requires us to have the things that everyone thinks we should have, nor to live the way everyone thinks we should. One Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-67786946905936738832008-11-28T02:47:00.000-08:002008-11-28T02:47:00.000-08:00Wow! I'm so excited that I found this site. I thou...Wow! I'm so excited that I found this site. I thought that I was alone. It is so refreshing to find someone who has the same values and beliefs that I have. <BR/><BR/>I am the mother of two preschoolers. When my son was born I was working. After staying at home for 2 months I could not stand the idea of going back to work. I was sick about leaving my baby. Even though my husband was watching Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-36875938316812180912008-11-14T20:11:00.000-08:002008-11-14T20:11:00.000-08:00I love this post and have had this same mindset fo...I love this post and have had this same mindset for a while now. When I was working, the ache to be home was so great I was almost sick to get up everyday and go to work, of all the ungodly places, a factory. But I knew my husband would not allow me to leave. After much praying and putting my trust in God, waiting on Him, I was laid-off. I cannot express how relieved I was! I tried to console ourmrshesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935940573148075717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-36748296141074262712008-07-22T20:22:00.000-07:002008-07-22T20:22:00.000-07:00Actually, you said what I said, in a different way...Actually, you said what I said, in a different way--that a husband has to have a heart change and he is not automatically aware of changes that need to be made, even if he is already a Christian.<BR/><BR/> Even Christian men and women sin by omitting part of the word of God. Just because they are Christians does not mean they will know or do all of the will of God. What sets them apart is that Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-55539841965954047052008-07-22T17:07:00.000-07:002008-07-22T17:07:00.000-07:00Lady Lydia, Your blog is my favorite. I have glea...Lady Lydia, <BR/><BR/>Your blog is my favorite. I have gleaned so much knowledge here and I cannot begin to tell you how your blog has changed my life and my views.<BR/><BR/>However, I must humbly express my opinion. Please know that this is said with utmost respect and agreement that women should be at home.<BR/><BR/>Many of us were not Christians when we got married. We were indoctrinated Just Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09512279885499148837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-442261021708493952008-07-07T11:38:00.000-07:002008-07-07T11:38:00.000-07:00Fruitful Vine, yes I read your blog every once in ...Fruitful Vine, yes I read your blog every once in awhile. I just love the photographs of your bright land in the Carribean. I have been to a few countries there, myself and was so impressed with the colorful houses and clothes.<BR/><BR/>This article is on the "most popular pages" every day. Since I have seen it pasted on other blogs for the purpose of totally distentegrating it into mockery, Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-36954492313721551502008-07-07T11:04:00.000-07:002008-07-07T11:04:00.000-07:00My comment might be kind of long but I have to say...My comment might be kind of long but I have to say this. The Bible says that many are the plans in a man's heart but it's the Lord's purpose that will prevail. A little background on me: I am a pastor's wife who lives in the Caribbean. I am a stay at home homeschooling mother of two boys ages 4 & 5 yrs old. My husband and I moved back to our home island of Dominica October 2007 at God's directionJennifer C. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03577995017158917173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-56439681076904328762008-05-28T08:40:00.000-07:002008-05-28T08:40:00.000-07:00I think one of the glaring differences between the...I think one of the glaring differences between the feminist view and the Biblical view of womanhood is money. Feminist posters seem to always mention the words "afford" or "finance" or "money" or "earnings." Christian women at home know that it is not all about money! It is about caring for people in a spiritual and emotional sense, that is most important. When we know this is our duty, we can Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-20296801071742898412008-04-25T18:36:00.000-07:002008-04-25T18:36:00.000-07:00I found you through LAF. What a refreshing post! I...I found you through LAF. What a refreshing post! I rarely hear someone just SAY what you have said. These are things I have worked through over the last year or so. In fact, I have been home for one year in June! Praise God!<BR/><BR/>But oh how I wish I had learned this sooner. The lies are rampant and thank you for saying the truth.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893224927335285415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-52601129873075826972008-04-22T14:16:00.000-07:002008-04-22T14:16:00.000-07:00What a wonderful post. I am new to your blog, and ...What a wonderful post. I am new to your blog, and I appreciate the point of this post. We live in a culture that likes things to add up nicely and neatly before we "step out in faith". <BR/><BR/>Even in the church we have forgotten that the essence of faith requires unanswered questions, or it isn't faith is it? "The subsatnce of things hoped for and the evidence of things NOT seen."<BR/><BR/>I Elspeth https://www.blogger.com/profile/17495546895657214080noreply@blogger.com