Elyse Goll

Husband

Written on January 4, 2025. For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. – Isaiah 54:5 I like to look up words when I am not sure about its definition. According toContinue reading “Husband”

Venison

Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. — Proverbs 12:27 ESV You know you live in the country, when you have neighbors and friends, who offer you their overflow of abundance, be it fresh garden produce, gallons of raw milk, Morel mushrooms, dozens of fresh eggs,Continue reading “Venison”

Frost Flowers

Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Psalm 119:18 Our to-do list on our new homestead has yet to get shorter. I was pretty naïve to underestimate the time and difficulties involved to start a new lifestyle in our forties with four young children. In the midst ofContinue reading “Frost Flowers”

(Stewardship 16) Conclusion

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us” Hebrews 12:1 I do realize that I can go on with the list of resources for aContinue reading “(Stewardship 16) Conclusion”

(Stewardship 15) Resources

Homesteaders of America (HOA) Just like when we started homeschooling, we attended homeschool conferences and we see conferences are good places to start and gain a big picture of a new field. It was not long after the COVID time, many other conferences were canceled or rescheduled, but the HOA conference went on rain orContinue reading “(Stewardship 15) Resources”

(Stewardship 14) IV. How (resources)

First and foremost I know without a doubt our starting point and ongoing guidance is from His living Word. This is true for our homesteading adventure, and also true for all other major and minor decisions in life. His truth penetrates every corner of our mind and soul to set us free, to cleanse us,Continue reading “(Stewardship 14) IV. How (resources)”

(Stewardship 13) III. Land – “Inheritance” (continued)

For years, I was very satisfied and content with the spiritual blessings of this promised inheritance because of Jesus’ death and resurrection. But life is not about simple contentment but obedience. As the homeschool years keep rolling, our desire to exercise our stewardship through taking care of the land, animals, and all creatures on landContinue reading “(Stewardship 13) III. Land – “Inheritance” (continued)”

(Stewardship 12) III. Land – “Inheritance”

What is inheritance? Something received after a previous owner or ancestor dies. We receive inheritance usually after someone’s death. Does God die? Can God die? If God is God, how can He die? God is spirit, all-present, always living, self-existing. God does not have a body like we do. However, this doesn’t mean God cannotContinue reading “(Stewardship 12) III. Land – “Inheritance””

(Stewardship 11) Called to the Land

God’s will is clear to call us to be close to His land, but we still need faith to wait upon Him. It is by many back-and-forth discussions, prayers, reflections, His will has become clearer and clearer. He shapes our vision by His well-designed “blocks” to direct our steps when we continue to do ourContinue reading “(Stewardship 11) Called to the Land”

(Stewardship 10) Simple, Abundant Living as a family wherever you are

Even though we live in the city, we are constantly learning to practice simple abundant living as much as we can. By faith and His providential care, we bought our current fixer-upper house (Ohio) with no debt, which gives us flexibility to now go. For a family of five (about to be six), before myContinue reading “(Stewardship 10) Simple, Abundant Living as a family wherever you are”