The verses about braiding and gold are referring to the first-century Roman style of doing elaborate braided hair styles with gaudy gold pins and jewelry in the hair to show off their wealth. The Roman converts were wearing it and Paul was telling them that they shouldn’t show off their wealth in their apparel. 🙂 I interpret it today by trying to wear more modest clothing and not showing off by wearing expensive clothes. 😊

For the never turning down your husband for intimacy thing, I would like to add that the husband should be able to read his wife and know when she's not available (emotionnally or physically) for intimacy. If she had a tough day, if she's feeling overwhelmed, if she's exhausted, etc... He should know he has to respect her feelings too, and take it on himself to not ask for intimacy that day. We can choose to fulfill our husbands' need, and trust them to know when not to ask. :)

I think you are spot on when you said you don't want to be labeled mennonite. It is not a denomination that saves you but only accepting Christ and following the Bible standards. Was so glad you brought that out so plainly!!! Interesting video, God bless you and your family.

Sorry I'm watching this a week late. I appreciate your boldness in speaking about cultural issues. I have recently become convicted to dress more feminine on a regular basis because of cultural confusion. It's so refreshing to hear someone on KZfaq discuss this. Lancaster is on my family trip bucket list ♥️

I always enjoy your blogs or videos. This one was particularly informative for me. I watch several channels that are by Mennonite women and I have wondered about the differences. You and Josh have a wonderful marriage and relationship with your children. Your ability to feed each other with the intangible needs of each other is beautiful. 🤗

Thank you for another great video! I’m a Grandma do in a different phase of life, but I look forward to your videos and especially like the practical Christian content!❤

I’m a new subscriber you’re a breath of fresh air! Love the topics you touched on & you did it with such love! ❤

I'm excited to begin my journey in creating videos. Thank you so much for answering my questions I really appreciate it 🤗 💗 love all your answers it's so nice to get to know you, as I am from Manitoba as well 😊🇨🇦

Loved hearing your thoughts and your experience on your love for Josh! I believe 'eyes don't lie' & in your videos it's obvious in your communication that you have something precious with him. It's like a gentle blow on a little flame I have deep inside that desires such a love for my own man. I grew up wearing a head covering and still do, though it's style is different. I can relate to the part of not having that conviction myself. As of now, I still wear it when I leave my home but if asked by someone why I wear it, honestly, I'm not sure. I enjoy your videos. There is an unmeasurable amount of beauty and value of seeing someone live in what my heart desires but hasn't fully understood yet. It's inspiring 🖤

What a joy I think you did excellent with your questions may GOD BLESS you and you family ❤

The Bible text on “braided” hair actually refers to “broided” hair, not braided. As in embroidered, which refers to the elaborate hairstyles of the time where gold, silver and pearls were woven into or embroidered into the hair. :)

Thank you for this! Such could tips and advice! ❤

I loved your explanation on head coverings as someone who has prayed about that for a bit. ❤

I'd also love a homeschooling routine video! 😊 I'm currently working through the Good & the Beautiful K math and language arts with my son and seems to really enjoy it too! I've heard good things about Classical Conversations...have you researched that at all? Any thoughts?

Thanks for the video!! So for the braided hair, I’ve read that women used to do very elaborate braids with gold weaved in, etc. so it was seen as pretty flashy. So I think that’s how it would tie in with jewelry because it just points the attention to yourself and your own beauty/wealth/etc. But also I could be wrong haha who knows it’s very confusing

While I dont agree with much of your answers for my own life I enjoyed watching this and I really appreciate your channel. I consider myself liberal but can see the beauty in some of your opinions.

Wow thank you for opening up about marriage!! Going through a lot of learning right now…

A little about me 😂 Married at 18 to the only crush/high school sweetheart I’ve ever had (I was homeschooled he was partially) had our first baby girl 2 days before our first wedding anniversary, living in a 400sq ft tiny home, had our second baby girl right before I turned 22. Bought property and built a 600 sq ft tiny home last year and have plans to have a fully working homestead off grid (fully!) here in the PNW 🏔️ 🌲 ❄️ Love your videos and find such inspiration from them!

Thank you for sharing 🙏 but please make a video about your homeschool routine 📚😍

Yyeess I am here for all the homeschooling content!!

Loved this video. Amen and AMEN! STTB

I’m a more conservative Mennonite and I think you explained the veil and jewelry topic very well . I can be just as wrong with my hair covered and no jewelry if they are an idol to me .

I have been teaching the Word of God since I was 13 yrs old but one of the ways I learned to memorize the Bible as a child was a game that my Sunday School Teacher taught me. She had us memorize the names and order of the books of the Bible playing a race game... She would call out the name of a book and we would race to find it. She often rewarded the winner with little trinkets with scripture or certificates with scripture. Later she would also add the scripture book, chapter and verse. When my children were small I would teach them to memorize the scripture by telling them that every scripture had an address... Street Name and Number (Verse Book and Number). I found this assisted them in remembering the verses by heart. Repetition... Repetition... Repetition... Include repeating saying the verses out loud in stories but also in applicable moments in your lives. I believe in the scripture where God told Israel to teach the Word to their children as they sit, as they rise, upon awakening and before sleeping. Basically in every chance and opportunity give them the Scripture Out Loud because Faith Comes by hearing and hearing the Word of God. Memorization has to really become a Heart Thing... HOLY Spirit Will Write The Word Upon Their Hearts but He can't do that without you speaking the Word Out Loud to them first!!! I hope this helps you in some way regarding memorization of the Word of God. I truly love all your videos and have been binge watching them because of your Faith and Family Content. I love the Christian Worship Music You play throughout your videos as it always Ministers to my heart and your joy, faith and family All Bless My Heart. I love you sister in the Lord... ❤❤❤

Yes on homeschool routine and love story❤

You really put that so well on the head coverings!!

Enjoyed. I am 75 and belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Love your videos. God bless you and your family as you try to live the word of Christ.

the braiding thing bothered me too at one time. I believe tho its not referring to regular braiding - but fancy broiding... intertwined with gold strands etc. Jewelry - I abstain more to not offend church and family (I'm in a more conservative church) than I believe the bible has an absolute prohibition on it. And - I like pretty things... I think it would become unbalanced for me. Head covering... may I suggest a few things to consider or make a few comments? ... the 'covered to show they were married' thought - even if part of history at some point doesn't seem to be part of the biblical directive. 1. Paul nowhere mentions that as his reason for the practice. He does give several reasons in the passage (I Cor 11:1-16) - but that's not one of them. In fact there's nothing cultural mentioned. 2. Having a conviction for something to obey it can be tricky. We obey our parents - but don't necessarily believe all that they're telling us to do. Yet we're expected to obey. Doing a study on obedience in scripture and what God thinks of it can be very convicting :) 3. I agree - answering the question to a stranger that I cover because my church asks me to is not a sufficient answer. I've always shared something like - that I'm a Christian and want to honor God's Word. Head covering for women is a biblical teaching that I believe is still for today and I want to honor it. If they ask more... then I'll say more :) 4. Head covering is not a Mennonite thing and I too don't like referring to myself as Mennonite. Head covering is actually growing in popularity across denominational lines. It's exciting. And I feel too - like you mentioned - we're in an age when gender roles are more important than ever to honor the best we can. God's ways work. Not always easy and can be hard to 'stand alone' with beliefs and practices at times - but I trust that He knows what He's doing. And I'm from PA too. :) You're a sweet soul with so much wisdom and good ideas. Keep up the good work.

Just found your channel. I heard you mention you met your husband in Bible collage in IN. I met my husband as well in Bible collage. I grew up an independent baptist church. I wear a head covering when I pray in public in church out of respect for God and my submission to him. I agree that our inward heart should be filled with Gods love. In doing so, I think our inward actions will truly reflect God's love towards others.

I work in a church as the Director of Children's Programs and I appreciate your answer about jewelry/braids/veils. I'm not Mennonite but I always enjoy hearing about the thoughtful ways that others approach their faiths.

Such a lovely family.

Loved!! Thank you!!

New to your channel - I didn’t sift thru all the comments but I just learned about the “braiding hair” verse! Apparently they would braid gold strands in their hair to flaunt wealth during that time, so it is logical to assume it was more of what you said - don’t flaunt your beauty or wealth and feel more valuable than others due to how you can (afford to) do your hair. That made a lot more sense to me than just the basic braid being bad somehow. (But it is a funny oversight of more conservative communities if you’re going off of the assumed meaning😅)

Yes make a homeschool routine! We want to homeschool in the future

I love this video! So many good tips. I was listening to it while picking up toys and hubby was vacuuming. At some point I was listening to you talking about not turning your husband down sexually and when the vacuum went away I catch up the video at adding vinegar to baking soda 🤣 I wasn't sure what was going on and had to go back to the previous part 😅 Hugs from France🇨🇵

I choose not to wear jewelry like earrings because I noticed when I had them in ( when I was younger) that my body was always trying to heal the piercing it would sometimes be tender or if I left the earrings out too long the skin would sort of need repeircing again and i thought its almost like always having and open wound that the body has to always work on and I'd rather not stress my body any more than it need like if I grazed myself or had some other sort of infection I'd rather my body just be focused on healing those things and not have to spend its resources constantly fixing my piercings

I am.so.impressed with your boldness and sound foundation regarding your faith and walk with Christ. THANK YOU for your honesty and courage. In love with you and your contents. I don't think we have another influencer your age or older so.openly honest about their beliefs. Proud of you! One thing that kind of made me sad ( but value your vulnerability and humble heart) is that you admitted you don't read that much nor love it. My best advice as an older woman to a younger sister in Christ, do your best to expand and stretch your mind through reading great books( not the simple junk out there but books worth your tight time) The Bible is our most important priority because is God talking to us. Add solid books from the past and sound doctrine from today's authors and books relevant in the subjects you enjoy most. Finances, horticulture, biographies, history etc. Your favorite subject but only the best . Begin with little books and keep on growing as you begin enjoying that time of learning through men and women of the past and wise authors today. Christian literature and secular, both will benefit you if you are WISE in your choosing. I know you must be so.busy with little kids and time is nonexistent but...make it happen. One page a day?" According to your might" It is not a requisite to enter heaven, you are saved. It is finished! BUT it will make you more knowledgeable, wise and educated. Renew your mind and sharpen it with the Word and good books. Most of all, set an example for your kids of reading as an activity that so benefits them and equips their brains and enriches their lives. You are what you Read( and eat) ! With love from a mother of 3 bookworms who admires your faith and work. KUDOS!

I've actually chosen not to braid my hair or my girls' because of the Bible verse you shared. And I feel like 1 Cor 11 is very clear on literal fabric veiling.

Hello from Dallas😄. I love your videos😄

I enjoyed this video. Concerning the head covering. In 1corinthians 15 it sayes But if a womanhave long hair, it is a glory to her, for her hair is given her for a covering. So I feel like our long hair is our covering. That's my thought on the covering. As far as dresses and skirts that's what I wear. I can do all things in them with modesty. In the world we're living in now it's important to dress as women. Take care God bless!!! Your doing a wonderful job as a wife and mother!!!!

I agree with you about the hair and jewelry, it is all about why you do it, the intention of your heart and if it is to seduce, to be more appealing, then, this is wrong! the Bible also say that the hair of the woman represent the vale (need to have long hair) because how can we pray in the night then, if we removed the cover? Be our long hair, they are always there. i have been also confused with braiding hair and your interpretation makes lots of sense to me. Thanks for sharing, I was curious to know your thinking about those topics. You are such an inspiration I find, I just wish I had been a Christian mother when I raised my 4 kids, that would have been so different!

Have you heard Charity Gayle's songs Thankyou Jesus and Great Is His Faithfulness? She sings them so beautifully!!

I would love a homeschooling video. I'm a homeschooling Mom myself, been at it for 5 1/2 years now.

Do you have a video about your intermediate fasting?

Love your answers. ♡ God is so faithful to us and so personal! What I do, I do, because I love Him! For me, that means I obey His word and then beyond His word at times as He shows me... it's not hard loving Him enough to obey His sweet, quiet voice!! He has done so much for me!! ♡ I want to spend my life giving back to Him in every way I can. ♡

Hi! Where did you get your bedding? Thanks!❤

Just had to comment one more time! Erin (Bates) Pains left a short devotional on their channel this morning and it was SO good! ...praising God in homemaking. ♡♡

Your comment about the “posture of your heart” really rang true for me. It’s not how you look. In some that is very vain. God will judge us on our heart ♥️

I’m a retired labor and delivery nurse and have 4 children and 8 granddaughters.

Have you heard of Our little house on the mountain? She has a great podcast and is going through what the culture is doing to femineity. It's very interesting!

You're beautiful inside and out.

We grew up Romanian pentacostal. Still am. We had to cover our heads after baptism in water. It says in the Bible it’s a sign of respect to God in His house. still cover my head as an adult now but only when i go to church. We grew up being told not to wear jewelry or makeup because our body is God’s temple. We wear skirts to church. Sounds very menninite. I never knew of this word menninite. I always knew it as amish. Who came uo with this word? The amish?

Hiii... just discovered your WONDERFUL channel and I'm feeling soooo blessed by your content. Would you please consider making a video on advice for "How to adjust to a new life in a new place, away from family and friends"..... pretty please... #desperate.... 😢😓🙏🏾💔❤️❤️❤️ thanks in advance.. God bless! 🙏🏾❤️❤️

You are a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul

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In a Christian marriage, if you love your husband you should never refuse him intimately. It’s a show of love and respect.

you don't need a skincare routine because you eat so healthy!!! a good diet does wonders.

I've had the thought that if anyone asks me what denomination I belong to, my answer, will be something like: Oh, I belong to Christ! What is important is the Gospel and making sure people understand what Jesus has done for us.

Hello, have a good time, may l ask how old are you?

Could you link the Names of God book, please?

What does your IF window look like?

I don’t ask this from a place of unkindness or criticism, I wonder how you are able to adequately home school your children when you don’t enjoy reading? Teaching children is a very important and specific skill that requires knowledge of how children learn. Acquiring knowledge of how children best learn requires the teacher to read, study and understand this skill of teaching. Teaching children is not just following a curriculum.

I wish you and your husband would be open to reading Quran. Islam is the truth and the final revelation from God is the Quran.

Love hearing your video I think you are the sweetest and I so enjoy all that you share ! I am always hoping you all decide to visit St. Augustine Florida sometime when you are down in Florida on vacation ! 😊😊