(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”

(Stewardship 9)  “Fear the Lord” and “He will instruct”: Freedom

These days, as a family, we are called to exercise more freedom to take charge of our food, health, work and life choices in general. If we don’t exercise the freedom our forefathers fought for, we will lose those freedoms one after another. Freedom comes along with choices and responsibilities. Not only are we calledContinue reading “(Stewardship 9)  “Fear the Lord” and “He will instruct”: Freedom”

(Stewardship 8) “Fear the Lord” and “He will instruct”: Aliens and Strangers in the world

I am leaving out TONS of details here to give a quick overview of how He has instructed us from one step to the other. This review of His work has helped me to see His preparation for the next new assignment. Each decision by itself seems strange enough in the world. My past journalContinue reading “(Stewardship 8) “Fear the Lord” and “He will instruct”: Aliens and Strangers in the world”

(Stewardship 7) “Fear the Lord” and “He will instruct”: Shake-up 3: Education

As the children grow, the next real life challenge is to train them in the way they should go. In their most formable years, I simply don’t see myself with the capability to sort through 5-day-week public school indoctrination and peer influence. Year after year, the cumulative effects from outside influence and secular education wouldContinue reading “(Stewardship 7) “Fear the Lord” and “He will instruct”: Shake-up 3: Education”