The Homestead Way of Life

Longing for a Vintage Life

This is an excerpt from the opening article of my May/June 2006 issue of the New Harvest Homestead newsletter.  Please email me at NewHarv@aol.com  if you would would like a free introductory issue.

     "Is God just a big killjoy who wants us to be tied down?  Or, does He, as our Creator, know more about us than we know about ourselves?  Is it possible that He gave such instruction in the scripture because He hard-wired us in such a way that we require a mostly home-centered life in order to attain to the gentle, quiet, meek and holy spirit He finds so precious in us?

     Is it also possible that our enemy, having some clue as to this inherent need for hearth and home built into the woman’s soul, might be doing his very best to keep her busy elsewhere?  After all, the scripture tells us that a woman who is so engaged at home gives the enemy no occasion for reproach and brings honor to God (1 Tim. 5:14, Titus 2:5).  The devil certainly doesn’t want that!

     Yes, I think this has been the plan.  And, due to the aforementioned propensity we have for falling prey to deception, the plan has been working pretty well.  We spend our best energies and give the greatest portion of our time to other places, other people and other things.  It really should be the other way around.  Our homes and our families should receive the lion’s share of our time and attention, with a few very carefully chosen outside activities coming way down on the list of priorities.

     You need to understand, beloved sisters in Christ Jesus, that when we make this seemingly simple and humble decision to be obedient to the biblical call to be  home-centered, we have really stepped up to the front lines of a vicious spiritual battle. "

Amazing, eye-opening article

01:33, 2006-May-30 .. Posted by Patti

Lisa, this article was/is so amazing. You are speaking (writing) truth that women need to hear. Keep on doing what you're doing!!

Love,
Patti