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@ridenbale Сағат бұрын
Thank you so much for putting this together. It’s exactly what I needed today. I pray God richly blesses you and your ministry. ❤
@anjablackerby2320 2 сағат бұрын
Thank you so much. I needed this; very perfectly timed.
@06Joybells Күн бұрын
Thank you for this message Kait. I was really needing to hear this message to cultivate into my family.
@kaybabyc86 2 күн бұрын
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@askfortheoldpaths 13 күн бұрын
You are of course entitled to your own opinion. But read Proverbs 23:13-14. The Old Testament at least clearly teaches physical discipline. The rod is not only to lead.
@faithfulmothers 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for listening, I appreciate your comment. I've read these verses many times. I've also done extensive commentary and research. My problem with those verses and spanking is actual spanking is not mentioned at all. Spanking is a man made form of discipline. If we are to be disciplining with an actual rod, well that could actually do a lot of damage to a child. My belief is that the rod is used as a symbol of discipline. Just above in the same chapter Proverbs 23:2 - it talks about putting a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite - does this actually mean we should put knives to our throats? I believe the wisdom it is trying to impart is to control and not give into gluttony. As these verses are not commands but rather wisdom then I think It is not loving of parents to let their children do whatever they want and grow up to be a fool. We of course are supposed to discipline our children. My other biggest consideration as an evangelical Christian is that Jesus does not mention spanking once. Thanks for respecting my opinion even if you do not agree.
@askfortheoldpaths 7 күн бұрын
@@faithfulmothers I respect your opinion and of course you have a right to parent how you wish. That's between you and God. But I do feel that the Biblical support for spanking runs deeper. For a New Testament reference, consider Hebrews 12. And remember, the writings of the apostles essentially carry the same weight as the Gospels, since it was the apostles who wrote the Gospel accounts. Certainly, Proverbs 23:2 is to be taken metaphorically. But the Hebrew word for rod is "shebet," and the way I've always heard it is it speaks of a twig or slim stick, more like a switch. As far as spanking, the term does appear in The Living Bible, The Message, Good News Bible, etc. But it doesn't appear in the older versions. Interestingly, this is one case where those seeking a less literal interpertation prefer the old translations as opposed to the modern paraphrases.
@caribbeancurls1963 13 күн бұрын
Beautifully said❤ love guidance is biblical based
@faithfulmothers 13 күн бұрын
thanks for listening in! Leading with Love is the way He showed us and how we should show our children.
@NovasYouTubeName 29 күн бұрын
I’ve always been a paper planning mama but my husband surprised me with a computer so i think I’m going to make the scary leap to digital with your planner!
@faithfulmothers 25 күн бұрын
Well that us a great surprise! I still do a combination of both!
@NovasYouTubeName 29 күн бұрын
Balancing rest and productivity… this is a hard one for me. I feel guilty no matter which I do because I’m not doing enough of the other one. Also, I get discouraged because if I make a plan or schedule for my day, then it gets derailed by kid melt downs or a special opportunity or anything, I feel like I failed. I also don’t want to not be available to my kids so I can follow my schedule. Any advise? Thanks for the video ❤ 2:12 love this all!
@faithfulmothers 25 күн бұрын
I think it starts by scheduling in rest - and not feeling guilty about it because we NEED it. I'm also a big fan of quick 5 minute rests in the business of the day! Also quick 5 minute connections with each of my kids helps especially at key times like after school, and when they first wake up or before bed. I try to be intentional at those 3 times of the day and it keeps the guilt at bay! My favorite thing to repeat is "This is what the Lord has for me right now/today." That way I don't get frustrated when my plans derail!
@crystalwestlake7148 Ай бұрын
What’s your podcast link?
@faithfulmothers Ай бұрын
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/faithful-mothers-podcast/id1474440499 episode 52 is the one I was talking about in this video! 💕
@faithfulmothers Ай бұрын
What are your spiritual and personal development goals this year?
@FelixYankee Ай бұрын
Hello! Thanks for sharing! Im having difficulties finding templates setup for families/couples that combine some expenses/responsibilities, aka have joined accents, credit cards. This almost fits my needs. :) Does your husband use a copy of this same layout or do you both work on it together? We are husband and wife, have our own income and expenses, so we need to keep finances separated but we also come together to jointly pay for family expenses, so, we’ve tried to simplify by automating payments and using joined credit cards.
@faithfulmothers Ай бұрын
Yes! I do the majority of our finances but we need to use a lot of cash for many of our expenses so he mainly just inputs his cash expenses. We have joint accounts but I also have a separate account and cc for my business that he doesn’t need access to. You can assign a person to every input you enter into the database and then set up filters so he sees just what he needs to see and you see what you need to see. Email me at [email protected] and I will send you a little video on how to make that work for your needs.
@Rachel_AllThingsFoster Ай бұрын
Hi!!! 👋 I have an uncle who will be traveling to Nicaragua soon! It’s his first time- do you have a link for your hotel 🏨 for him to possibly rent a room?!
@faithfulmothers Ай бұрын
Hey I’m sorry I just saw your comment! We are still finishing up construction and not quite ready for guests yet. We’ve only had family and friends stay so far. We still need ac units, furniture and some finishes to keep the mosquitos out! When is he travelling? Have him email me at [email protected]
@NovasYouTubeName 2 ай бұрын
Minimal mom has been hinting at trying a digital planner even though I use paper… I might try this!!❤❤
@faithfulmothers Ай бұрын
I used to use a digital planner on my ipad - but I couldn't fully get into it. When I discovered Notion everything changed! BUT I still do have a paper planner - haha the way my brain works I like to use both - the paper to get things planned out and see it all infront of me and the notion is really helping for tracking, staying consistent and never forgetting anything! It truly is like another brain!
@NovasYouTubeName Ай бұрын
@ hey good ideas! Gracias!
@amandacunningham8592 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video and the link to your template!
@faithfulmothers 2 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! I hope it helps!
@faithfulmothers 2 ай бұрын
I just posted the budget tracker walkthrough!!!
@NinaRae93 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for ur updates, really inspires me and helps me be more thankful and gives me insight on what goes on out there in the world ❤️🫶 love it!
@faithfulmothers 2 ай бұрын
I’m so glad it inspired you! It’s so important to stay thankful!
@AnnieMTroses64 2 ай бұрын
I'd love to hear more about the flexible schedule you speak of 😊
@faithfulmothers 2 ай бұрын
There is a full video on my KZbin channel!
@joshuafusselman3323 2 ай бұрын
I have lived in Central America and my wife and I homeschool our kids, so that's cool. I found your video because I feel that God has put it into my heart to make room in our home for an older teenager, or a young adult, maybe even a young single pregnant mother. What did you learn from your experience that you wish you knew beforehand? What advice can you give me?
@faithfulmothers 2 ай бұрын
@@joshuafusselman3323 I think the older the youth is the harder they will push away but also that a very special bond will likely be created because so many people have let them down before. Don’t take anything personally and do a lot of reading in how trauma effects the brain and behaviors that stem from that. And keep praying for them.
@NovasYouTubeName 2 ай бұрын
Can’t wait for updates on the hotel and retreats !! Also I’m Canadian (Saskatchewan) and we homeschool with The Good and The Beautiful 😍😍 too cool! We started our fostering licence but were asked to put it on hold until our youngest isn’t co sleeping anymore. Oh and my oldest just turned 13! And I’m a minimal mom addict. Are you the super awesome successful version of me…? 🤔🤔🤔 😂❤
@faithfulmothers 2 ай бұрын
@@NovasKZbinName oh yay a fellow Canadian! Hahah your comment made me giggle. We do sound very similar!
@NovasYouTubeName 2 ай бұрын
Curious if 4 years has been long enough for any of your kids to learn Spanish? You’re doing well with it and I’m sure you hear often that you have a natural sound to your accent (former Spanish as a second language speaker, you don’t use it you loose it scenario). Oh - you answered my question later in the video 😊
@faithfulmothers 2 ай бұрын
Yes our kids amaze me! They pick it up so much easier but full immersion with no other option 5 hours a day of school was so great for them! Rosie is just starting to pick it up now and our little guy fully understands and will speak it to our friends but only speaks English to us!
@NovasYouTubeName 2 ай бұрын
@ wow, kids are just so amazing eh? Our older brains for sure have a harder time picking up new language, but look at all the other things your brain is doing at the same time - running a household, raising kids, keeping your marriage healthy, making videos for us! The list goes on! Really your Spanish sounds very natural and you can tell you’re not translating in your head before speaking so that is huge! Well done! Thank you for the reply ❤️
@faithfulmothers 2 ай бұрын
@ aww thank you for your kind words! I do have a lot on my plate so I need to remember to give myself grace but it’s so frustrating not to be able to communicate at my intelligence level haha I think most of my friends here think I’m not the brightest because my language just isn’t there! It’s humbling lol! Thanks for your encouragement 💕
@NovasYouTubeName 2 ай бұрын
@ oh my gosh I totally get that. I’ve been learning and studying Sign Language for 6 years, and am FINALLY conversationally fluent, but not fluent fluent. I’m active in the Deaf community but always with people could see the full me not the watered down version my signing allows for haha. You are doing amazing!! The fact you are picking up the language while lovingly taking care of all of your responsibilities is wonderful 💕. Give yourself that grace! Thanks for the replies (I’m star struck 😉)
@faithfulmothers 2 ай бұрын
@ that’s incredible… I’ve always wanted to learn sign language. Rosie’s school incorporates it in all of their curriculum. I can sign the alphabet and a few kids Christian songs but that’s about it! Maybe once I tackle Spanish I’ll try sign!
@juliachan5367 2 ай бұрын
I’ve adopted 3 kids from foster care and we are about to adopt 3 more babies. I totally understand the extra sense of responsibility! It’s so different and I feel like I’m not informed enough even though I know I am. If that makes sense.
@NovasYouTubeName 2 ай бұрын
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@faithfulmothers 2 ай бұрын
Wow! Thats incredible mama 6 kiddos. Praying for you right now. I’m glad I’m not alone in that feeling!
@nancyhalloran5096 2 ай бұрын
Hi Kait. Thanks for the update. It was great to hear all that is happening with you and your family. God bless.
@faithfulmothers 2 ай бұрын
Hey Nancy! So nice to hear from you!! Praise God for all you do at Forward!
@kevinadams9468 3 ай бұрын
Would you still go to Nicaragua to help the people if you were not permitted to evangelize? I don't mean anything bad by this question. I am an atheist technically (Buddhist), but I have helped people all around the world, including Nicaragua, and I have never stopped digging a latrine or donating time to a clinic to ask them why they believe in God, and if I could tell them of the 'joy' of living an ethical and morale life without scripture. I know Mennonites working in North Korea who are involved in apple farming. They are not permitted to speak on the subject of religion to North Koreans. One of the men said, 'It's fine. They see what we do, and that we truly care... and they know we are Christians. That is all the evangelizing we need to do." I thought that was powerful. Please don't take my question the wrong way. You seem to be great folks, and my Great Dane was watching your beautiful Doberman on the screen... Best of luck.
@faithfulmothers 3 ай бұрын
I think how you live/serve is the greatest indicator of your beliefs. 💕
@06Joybells 3 ай бұрын
🤍Ohhhhhhh my GOODNESS !!! Rosie is sooooo CUTE !!! She said "I searched for it and finally found it !!" What a doll. She stole the whole show Kait !! I still remember when she was a little Baby in her crib in Canada 🇨🇦 and the girls had their cool loft beds and you would record videos downstairs. The family has grown so much !!! I too LOVE LOVE LOVE, my family planning todo lists. If I don't write it down, it will completely leave my brain and I will be behind on a lot of important Deadlines. Yes Communication and family meetings are a crucial must !! My six year old always gives a thumbs up to good food too. Yep. I always say. No one always, ever's or never's. Great Content !! lol. Not nagging is very, very difficult for me. It depends on the day for me and if I have gotten away from the entire family for some quiet, mental health time which I find very important for the health of the family. Let's stay encouraged. Following all of these tips will definitely assure that we continue to walk along the Still Waters 🤍
@faithfulmothers 3 ай бұрын
Haha she is too cute!! I have no idea what she was talking about but she steals the show on a regular basis around here! Haha we are so blessed to have her! Mental health time is so key! I am so thankful my family supports and understands mom need her time! Still waters run deep <3
@06Joybells 3 ай бұрын
@@faithfulmothers amen. Still waters run very deep. Keep on Keepin' on Kait. You and your husband are excellent parents.
@lj2070 3 ай бұрын
Hello lovely ❤
@NovasYouTubeName 3 ай бұрын
This was great thank you! I feel much better after listening and having perspective. Self high five for me!
@faithfulmothers 3 ай бұрын
Wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
@NovasYouTubeName 3 ай бұрын
Kait, or anyone, I’m trying to learn this in my own life; how do I know if God is calling my to do something or if it’s my own idea. How do I know if he placed something on my heart or if I just have a passion for it. How do I know if I’m following his path or thinking I am but I’m on my own?
@faithfulmothers 3 ай бұрын
I love this question! I find that it becomes like an itch you cannot scratch. God will often confirm things in multiple ways, whatever it is lines up with the Bible. He doesn't say things contrary to His word. He also uses other people/situations to show what He wants from you. I also like to take time away to truly listen and continue to pray on it and ask Him for confirmation. If I am still struggling with if its from him or just my own mind I will fast and that usually clears things up!
@NovasYouTubeName 3 ай бұрын
@@faithfulmothersthank you Kait so much for this. I’m feeling a bit shaken because I know fostering is rooted in my heart and has been for a decade. My husband and I started the process and had the initial home interview and though the worker loved us, his supervisor wants our family to wait because our youngest still co-sleeps and we don’t have a spare room for a foster baby. Rules and red tape. I completely get it, but I was feeling so guided and supported on this path and now it will be paused for a few years. Anyway that you again for your replies ❤ I’m also a Canadian homeschool (and hopeful foster mama). I appreciate you!!
@NovasYouTubeName 3 ай бұрын
Working on this in our homeschool and life. I’m super flexible but not great at doing the structure part. ❤
@faithfulmothers 3 ай бұрын
Do you use a planner? Even just to have a list of goals for each week if helpful if you aren't a someone who uses a planner. Just helps to stay on task!
@NovasYouTubeName 3 ай бұрын
@@faithfulmothers hi thanks for the reply :). I do have a day planner that I write ideas for the day down on, and we have set things written to do each day of the week… if it’s a day we have to drive to the city though, or play with friends we get nothing done those days. We do listen to podcasts in the vehicle…. But if my kids are happily playing I like to just leave them since childhood is so short and I LOVE that my kids are best friends - that was a big part of my reason to homeschool! Though I know if I structured our days a bit more they’d still have ample play time. Thanks again!
@06Joybells 3 ай бұрын
🤍 First of all Kait. Your Curls are GIVING !!!! Bring it with those Curls !!! Also. I LOVE the wall you are sitting in front of. Love your green shirt. Love your necklace. You are glowing. Does it get cold there? It's Autumn back here in America. It's beginning to get cool. I love this subject. I am taking notes. These are Beautiful Patterns and values to follow. This is how to Walk in Green Pastures, and along the still waters for the restoration of our Souls 🤍
@faithfulmothers 3 ай бұрын
@@06Joybells in the tropical climate I now live in I have had to learn to stop fighting my curls! I’m embracing them as I transition to a middle age mom haha! Haha and thank you the wall is just sound panels because I film these videos in an outdoor concrete shed! It is never cold here. We are the tail end of rainy season and the low is about 23 Celsius/74 Fahrenheit which feels cool for us since we are used to 100+ temps and 85% humidity 7 months of the year. I miss autumn so much!!!! Thanks for taking the time to write a note! So nice to hear from you ☺️
@06Joybells 3 ай бұрын
@@faithfulmothers you are welcome Kait, stay encouraged and enjoy that perfect weather. 🌤️
@babybruv6389 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! This is just what I needed! ❤❤❤
@Rachel_AllThingsFoster 4 ай бұрын
I have been learning about taking a Sabbath weekly- is this something you all do as a family?
@faithfulmothers 3 ай бұрын
Yes we take our sabbath on Sundays after church. We still do grocery shop and then do an hour of prepping the house but from 11am on we take a sabbath….but maybe doing the groceries and cleaning on Saturday is something we could be more intentional with but our heart is to fully rest for the Lord. With how far we live from town and the time our church service is (8am) this is what is working for the season as we usually rest on Saturday mornings aswell instead of driving to town. We don’t do any activities on our sabbath aside from close friends birthdays or other fellowship events where the whole family is invited (our kids don’t go to friends only parties on Sundays, we politely decline)
@Rachel_AllThingsFoster 3 ай бұрын
@@faithfulmothers I love this! Thanks for sharing 😊. I want to start doing sabbaths on Sundays as well. Just trying to get some ideas on what it will look like for us. Aside from church and resting physically but also resting in the Lord.
@06Joybells 3 ай бұрын
@@faithfulmothersour Sundays are the same. We say no to outside commitments on Sunday.
@faithfulmothers 3 ай бұрын
@@Rachel_AllThingsFoster yes it’s hard in our face paced life but rest is such a good gift from the Lord 💕
@Rachel_AllThingsFoster 4 ай бұрын
Welcome back! I have a sign in my kitchen that says “Thank God for dirty dishes, they have a tale to tell. While others may go hungry, we’re eating very well” ❤
@faithfulmothers 3 ай бұрын
Love that! I need that sign!
@KristenHuckeba 4 ай бұрын
So good to see you here! ❤🎉
@faithfulmothers 3 ай бұрын
Yay! Thank you! That’s so sweet of you to say I’m excited to be back!
@Rachel_AllThingsFoster 4 ай бұрын
I have been to Nicaragua! It’s so beautiful there and the people so nice! I remember seeing those two yellow tree structures too 😊.
@faithfulmothers 4 ай бұрын
Yes it’s a beautiful country!!! They’ve just added a bunch more of the trees, they used to really only be downtown! And they are building a major coastal road which will be a huge blessing for tourism!
@Rachel_AllThingsFoster 4 ай бұрын
@@faithfulmothers That is amazing! Good for them 👏👏👏👏
@angelique00angelique 5 ай бұрын
Hi Kait, wow, it’s been four years since moving there?! I don’t have time to watch all the video now but I clicked so fast when I saw the update that you posted a new video!
@faithfulmothers 5 ай бұрын
Aww thats so sweet of you! Yes I am ready to start posting videos again! Excited about it! Yes it will be 4 years in January so I guess more like 3.5 but wow time flies!
@06Joybells 5 ай бұрын
🤍 Loved this Vlog. Good job. The Hotel is Absolutely Beautiful. Love the beautiful concrete and the windows that are all trimmed in black. It's gorgeous. I hope Greg's eye is better from the Bee Sting. All 4 kids have gotten so big !!!! Your oldest daughter is your twin. Stay encouraged and keep on keepin on. (That iguana 🦎 was HUGE !!) Love all of the Palm Trees 🌴
@faithfulmothers 5 ай бұрын
I'm a little rusty in my filming haha I will get better again! Thanks for watching!! I will post more videos now that it is done! I am so happy with the final result! His eye got better after about 3 days, poor guy. Yes, the kids are so big!! Two tweens and no more baby stage for me!! Haha yes I was so glad to get the iguana out of my office roof! Palm trees make me happy!!!
@06Joybells 5 ай бұрын
@@faithfulmothers the filming is going perfectly. Keep up the good work 🌸🌸🌸
@Amv332 5 ай бұрын
I was just thinking of you ❤️
@catherinenalumansi2253 8 ай бұрын
Great tips. I am going to try this
@Samarajoii 8 ай бұрын
I’m going to try this, because I’m very overwhelmed with my kids clothing, I have 4 daughters and it’s a lot
@Vargaseliza 11 ай бұрын
Es un estilo de vida muy diferente cuando se viene de un país desarrollado, asi que es cuestión de adaptarse de a poco.
@kyliebarnes3015 Жыл бұрын
Hello pretty momma!!! I am SO curious about your mission and where youre at and you jad mentioned "tourist" stuff... Is there a website for your organization? A way to donate? Is there a way to come visit? I know youre so busy so ill be patient for your response! God bless you and your family!
@faithfulmothers 9 ай бұрын
I am so sorry I am just seeing your comment... email me at [email protected] Yes to all of those things but need to share things in not such a public platform for safety reasons!
@MrsMysteryWoman Жыл бұрын
I so needed this. The first few minutes of this hit the nail on the head in a major way. Word for word: my situation EXACTLY. We will be sitting down together and watching this FOR SURE! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
@dancinrainn Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this video. It’s definitely something I needed to here today. 🩷
@faithfulmothers Жыл бұрын
So glad!
@anielkamariablandonsequeir6580 Жыл бұрын
No sabia que se podía hacer esto en Nicaragua😮😮😮😮
@faithfulmothers Жыл бұрын
Si! Somos extranjeros entonces nuestra currículum es canadiense .
@gleadaiahmatus7152 Жыл бұрын
@@faithfulmotherses decir ustedes pueden hacerlo porque son canadienses . Un nicaragüense no podría?
@faithfulmothers Жыл бұрын
No estoy seguro si los nicaragüenses pueden educar en casa. Sí, se nos permite porque somos canadienses.
@sgtwotitan4012 Жыл бұрын
Love u
@Magdalena287 Жыл бұрын
Thie has been a hard one for me to downsize because 3 of my kids are toddlers and utensils and bowls end up being lost in the trashcan and then one day you have one single kids fork and say uh oh 😅
@faithfulmothers Жыл бұрын
Haha 😂 3 toddlers is wild lol I recommend extra for this stage of life for sure! I’ve replaced out measuring cups several times because the toddler keeps throwing them in the trash can without me noticing!
@bananaanna1373 Жыл бұрын
This is just a general greeting to you Kait. I understand you needed to have a break and deal with your own life….but I’m so glad you’re back ❤❤❤. I never unsubscribed and was so hoping you would come back. You are a bright spot of wisdom and bright hope in this world. I mean, in my world. I feel such an affinity for you but you’re ahead of me in many areas but I’m walking my own journey, right? So, big hugs, kisses and blessings to you Sister.
@carolc7956 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Do you live here in Nicaragua? Do you have email and can you share it with me ?
@faithfulmothers Жыл бұрын
Yes I do. [email protected]