A Tuesday Chat

[@Vera-y8m]

Sherry I certainly regard you as a friend and love the comfort and reassurance I have received from your videos. I'm recovering from cardiac surgery and effects of a stroke but I am certain God saved my life and has given me the strength and grace to cope with my changing health. Please know that I appreciate all videos you make. Love Vera in Northern Ireland ❤

[@thehomespunwife]

Oh Vera...it's great to hear from you. I'm sorry to learn about your health issues but very grateful that you are on the mend now, as you recover from surgery. I pray the Lord will bring you healing and rest, along with encouragement. Sending love to you in Northern Ireland!♥

[@susangreen4925]

Vera...I will pray for you ...I know what you are going through after that long surgery....This is not a quick recovery....I had my quadruple surgery last May and just now doing better....still on a lot of meds too....Take care and God Bless you as you recover. Susan

[@maryfarley3148]

God Bless You, i will be Praying for you. Sherry does have lovely uplifting videos. I really enjoy them also. I sure hope you get to feeling better real soon and I Pray you will have a complete speedy recovery. God is the Great Physician.

[@clairegelson9094]

Thank you so much for your chat today. I listened while I was preparing our evening meal and it helps me focus on trying to be a godly wife! Or at least allowing God's grace to work within me with this. I only have to cook for my husband and myself. I would really enjoy a video from your kitchen! God bless you and your ministry xx

[@anitarobinson4405]

Thank you, Sherry. I appreciate your post. I have been feelin useless lately. My grandsons have outgrown me. I tried working part time, both places went out of business. My husband has several health issues that I have to care for. He doesn't need me all the time, so I have lots of free time. I know God led me to your page, I love looking at all the scripture writing and listening to your post. I feel close yet distant if that makes sense.. Thank you for listening.

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Anita! I am praying right now that the Lord will show you your usefulness! I know he has a plan to use you for his glory. I am asking him to open opportunities for you to serve him in an area where you have interests. Do you have any hobbies, like crafting or gardening or baking? We usually find that God opens doors in the areas where we have an interest. You have been, and continue to be, a kind caretaker for your family. May the Lord show you what he has in store for you next! Sending hugs♥

[@tracybingham7739]

It’s always so nice to “visit” with you Sherry! I rarely go on Facebook but I went over and read the posts on Proverbs 31. I loved them both and I’m looking forward to reading the rest to come. When I was a young wife and mother I would have loved to have had a mentor of some sort to teach me these attributes. I didn’t grow up in the church but I was saved in my early 20’s although I had been reading my Bible for years by then. I think your page and posts are the new version of being a mentor and it is so valuable to so very many women. Thank you so much for your obedience and faithfulness! ❤

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Tracy...thank you for taking time to go visit me over on Facebook. Your kind words are a blessing and they motivate me to be more Christlike and to continue building my faith. May the Lord bless you, sister. ♥

[@alisonmary1443]

I don't do social media, but I love your videos, this chat was so uplifting. As you spoke about about praying for the woman in dollar tree, the other woman with came with her terrible news, I was just thinking how God brought you all together at that moment. When I hear things like that it just reminds me the Lord is always there, watching, knowing and meeting needs. You and what happened are miles from me but the fact this happened by Gods hand and perfect timing impacts how awesome our Saviour is. Do you have anymore things like this to tell? I would love to listen, I think they may be wonderful to share for bedtime stories, blessing hearts before sleep 💖

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Alison! Thanks so much for watching. I have many life stories, where God has worked out amazing situations in my life. Maybe I can share more of these experiences in the future. Blessings to you, friend!♥

[@lindamayer2529]

Sherry, You and your husband on all of your channels have brought so much needed warmth to my soul. I found your channel when I asked for an older Christian woman that talked on prayer etc. It gave me your channel The Homespun Wife and I was hooked. Thank you for being the sweet Christian lady you are and for loving us your followers.🙏♥️

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you so much Linda! You are so sweet and I'm grateful the Lord brought you to my channel. Sending big hugs!♥

[@wolrdp]

Sherry I would just love to have a homespun home tour. I just love your decorating style, your knick knacks, your home is so charming and warm! ❤ Thank you!

[@thehomespunwife]

@@wolrdp Thank you friend!♥️

[@sylviajones4907]

How precious of you to pray for people right there in the store! My nephew's wife is that way. She truly is a blessing.

[@thehomespunwife]

Praise the Lord for her!♥

[@maryyoung1737]

My mom had a subscription back in the 60’s. She LOVED Ideal magazine! We didn’t have much and she was thrilled to have that magazine. Fast forward when I was working and someone donated a years worth of magazines to the school and I just couldn’t put them down! I was reading from cover to cover and all the memories of back then came flooding back! a simpler time in those magazines! I started following you recently and shared with a friend and she’s loving listening to you too and it’s kind of encouraged both of us. We’ve been doing a Bible study together for over 15 years and we both have started doing a little journaling with a scripture and a drawing. We both have agreed that you could definitely be part of our inner circle of people you would fit right in as a sister in Christ! And of course you are!

[@thehomespunwife]

Aww....this is such a sweet comment and has blessed my heart! Thank you for including me in your circle! How wonderful that you and your friend are studying God's Word together over the years...and adding some journaling and drawing. I pray you both find continued joy in this journey. Blessings to you Mary! ♥

[@EliseD.A.]

❤you inspired me to do sculpture writing. I been doing it for eleven days now! Today I started to write the book of Revelation! I will try to write the Bible!😊❤

[@thehomespunwife]

Praise the Lord, Elise! This is a powerful calling. I'm excited to see all the great things God has in store for you!♥

[@beverlyrobertson1601]

There is nothing sweeter or more uplifting than a chat with a friend. Thank you for your chat today. It was nice to hear your heart and thoughts.

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you Beverly!! May the Lord bless you, sister!♥

[@ArleneKorth]

Sherry, you are such a blessing to so many people! You are a great example to me. Thank you for chatting here today! God Bless you.

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you so much, Arlene! It's great to see you today!♥

[@julieblunk1316]

Sherry, I really appreciate you. Talking about what you have gone through in the past, is what I’m going through now. I have been a stay at home mom for the last 15 years. I have raised 2 different generations of children. My oldest daughter is 35. My youngest just turned 18 in May. I have been raising my grandson since he was born, so I am mom to him. He is a freshman in high school this year. This summer has been so different for me. My daughter graduated in the spring, and teenagers these days are busy doing their own thing. My daughter has been spreading those wings and moved in with a friend. I have really been going through an identity crises. When your identity is Mom, and they don’t need you anymore, it’s tough. I’m not sure why it has hit me so hard. She’s my 4th child to leave the nest. I’m 54, and have felt “all used up”. What now? I have spent my life taking care of little people. God has given me a silver lining. I got hired as a teachers aid for 2nd grade in a small school. We should be in school already, but we had some bad storms and there is damage to the school. We start September 3rd. I am very excited to get to spend my days with little people! I am also very nervous. I haven’t had a job in years. I know it will be so rewarding. So all week long I will hopefully get to impact some children’s lives. And on Friday nights I will be at the football fields watching my boy, march his first year in the high school band. He is so excited. So am I. And I love the Godly woman posts very much. You have never posted anything I haven’t loved. ❤️

[@thehomespunwife]

Oh Julie...I'm so excited that God has opened a door for you to continue being a wonderful influence on young children. I know all of your experience, dedication, and love will leave a lasting mark on these young ones. September 3rd is just around the corner. Please let me know how it goes as you spread your own wings and fly into new and exciting adventures!♥

[@jangingrich8885]

Thank you for sharing today Sherry...as always a pleasure to hear from you! Love and Blessings !❤

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you Jan! Love and Blessings!♥

[@bobbiecalgaro5888]

I love the idea of praying in the moment. There is so much going on in our lives and even prayer requests get pushed to the back of our minds but to be able to pray right then and there is a wonderful connection with the person and God. This chat was timely too in that I often feel a little out of touch. My daughter and her family live 400 miles away and I’m not involved daily in their lives. We visit often, video talk every other week, and help when we can but their lives are not really God centered and my advice is often not welcome or even asked for. It’s sad but the lines of communication are always open and you reminding me of other ways I can connect through church or even just in every day life with those who are in need of prayer or help is very encouraging.

[@royalnavarre1673]

Wow, you spoke to my heart! I lost my job in 2018, became a homemaker, my children are grown and I have nine grandchildren. I have really struggled with finding purpose and feeling useful. I have yet to figure out what I'm suppose to do with the rest of my life. I have an unfulfilling marriage as well. I try to focus on my relationship with the Lord, hearing his voice and reading scripture. I belong to a sisters prayer group in which I pray for people in a church thousands of miles away. I feel like I need to do more. I need activity that makes a difference. Thank you, Sherry!

[@thehomespunwife]

Oh my...prayer makes the greatest difference! So thank you for being a prayer warrior. I have seen whole family's changed through the prayers of God's people. I know the Lord has a plan for you... a plan for you to use your gifts and talents. What things do you enjoy doing? Gardening, Cooking, Writing, Cleaning, Crafting? Perhaps you could do that as a way to reach out to others who need a caring person in their lives. Praying the Lord will show you, friend. ♥️

[@maryanntaylor7806]

Sherry we all love you❤!!

[@thehomespunwife]

I love you all, too! Thank you, Mary Ann!♥️

[@karenheise9645]

I love Ideals Magazine. My mother would get them when I was growing up. Now I have been able to check some out through our Library system. Thanks Sherry for sharing! Your channel is such a blessing!

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Karen! You reminded me that I should check for Ideals Magazines in my local library. Thanks so much for watching my video today, freind. ♥

[@susangreen4925]

Thank you for the good chat Sherry.........you are always a blessing... I love the Inspire Bibles too...I will look forward to seeing that video when you have. it. ♥

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you Susan!♥

[@NoOneUKnow-c3y]

I don't normally get on Facebook, but I just went and followed your channel. You have some really lovely pictures on there.

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you!! I appreciate your visit!♥

[@TheBellastella]

I haven't been subscribed for long, but your videos to me are like hanging out with a good friend, thank you for spending time with us and sharing your insights and ideas. Have a Blessed day! 🙏❤

[@thehomespunwife]

I have enjoyed seeing your name in the comments. I don't know if you are Bella or Stella...but either way, I recognize you now. Thank you for spending time with me, friend!♥

[@thewaygirl57]

Sherry, thank you for taking the time to chat with us. Nothing makes my day more than to see that notification that you have posted a new video! I just love to listen to your Godly wisdom , it truly is a blessing!

[@thehomespunwife]

You are so kind, Terry! Thanks for visiting me today....it's great to 'see' you!♥

[@stockingupspendingless554]

Hi, Sherry. I really enjoyed your friendship visit today. Sometimes it's nice to go back and look at old post and see how they may apply to us again today. It's so cool to see God work through all of us, together we can do amazing things. Have a good day- Pam

[@thehomespunwife]

I love that. Together we can do amazing things...and God is always working!

[@bettyblevins8085]

I would love to see you do some more Bible Studies. Love your videos.

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you Betty!

[@AnnieDiscepoli]

Lovely chat, thank you for the visit. Praying right now for you, dear sister.

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you so much, Annie!

[@genevievesaran758]

Good morning Sherry, I love this Tuesday morning chat! You covered so many topics and ideas. I appreciate you. We have similar interests,too- old things,antiques,old buttons...things are meaningful. It's quite validating. I enjoy everything that comes to your mind. I love and care about you. Have a pleasant day. 🙂❤️

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you so much, Genevieve!! We would probably have a great day going to antique and thrift shops. Sending love to you, friend!♥

[@genevievesaran758]

Lunch would be my treat. 🙂❤️

[@msims3926]

Sherry thank you for your encouraging words. I'm in awe that you respond to so many comments. Alot of influencers use "instant reply" when they have alot of followers. May Christ continue to bless you in His mighty works.

[@thehomespunwife]

I love connecting with my followers. You are a blessing to me! When there are lots of comments, it's difficult to get to everyone. But I am grateful for all the kindnesses shown to me!♥

[@Jenny-je1vu]

I just love your videos. Your voice is so calming.

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you Jenny!!

[@cindyvisser4088]

Hi Sherry you are such a blessing and special friend. I always like every thing you share. 😊❤️

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you dear Cindy!♥

[@janetblickle7924]

I am 73 ow and I remember my mom getting Ideal magazine. My favorite Ideal magazine was the Christmas adition. I read it over and over.

[@thehomespunwife]

It's definitely a unique magazine and since it had poetry, it became a favorite Thanks for watching, Janet!♥

[@ellashaffer7803]

I enjoyed the chat . Thats the wonder thing, we dont have to be in the church to pray , we can pray anytime, anywhere. If im driving and pass an ambulance I'll say a prayer for that person, a car is broken down on the side of the rode that they get help, all kinds of situations like that. Im so happy you got to pray for those ladies at dollar tree. .

[@thehomespunwife]

Amen, Ella! I think it's wonderful that you pray when an ambulance passes. We do that too! It's comforting to know the Lord is always with us and he's always listening when we pray. ♥

[@christalleescholes1000]

Sherry im a real book lover, im always interested in any books that you have really loved e.g. devotionals, fiction, cookbooks, anything. Thank you for making these videos.

[@kimberlygriffin5012]

I just recently found your channel and I really enjoy your content, especially about bible journaling. Today’s Tuesday Chat was quite uplifting for me. Praying for someone right away spoke to my heart because I feel guilty if I forget them later in the day. I would like to see your method of prayer. Thank you for your ministry and I plan to join you in September for journaling. I know, I could start now but my OCD doesn’t want a partial month , lol. Have a blessed day! 💖

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Kimberly! It's great to see you. Thanks for spending time with me. I completely understand about wanting to start in Scripture Writing at the beginning of a new month! Whenever you come along, I pray you receive a special blessing of joy. 🩷

[@jeanetterubio7846]

Thank God I found you on KZbin, and I'm so blessed to hear you

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Jeanette! Thank you so much for watching. Blessings to you♥

[@yvonnejeanette1726]

Hi Sherry, I really appreciate your videos! I joined your homespun Facebook group and I have fun looking at all the different ways each person does for the text for the day:) I love that you listened to God in creating this group:) It helps me a lot! I’m praying for you too! It’s nice to know you are praying for me! Do what you can cause I wouldn’t want you to burnout! No one expects you to be Wonder Woman! Thank you for ALL the effort you put into the homespun wife! and praying about what God wants you to do and you do it! God bless😊

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you for watching, Yvonne, and for leaving these sweet words. I am definitely trying to pace myself. I'm allowing the Lord to lead me in all the various areas of life. Thank you for praying for me! I am grateful for your prayers, friend. Blessings to you!♥

[@yvonnejeanette1726]

@@thehomespunwife Thank you for responding:) and for the heart 💜

[@kathybriscoe1474]

I’m new to your channel and have a lot to catch up on. I am grateful that the Lord led me to your channel,at this time to provide new insight into scripture. I’m not a new Christian but am always looking for ways to grow spiritually. I look forward to future videos…God’s Blessings,,.

[@thehomespunwife]

Welcome to the channel! Thank you for watching!♥️

[@judyfinnegan6225]

Thank you, sherry, for this wonderful chit chat. It is always soo special for me to hear from you! You bring me great JOY!! GOD bless you 🌷👋🌷

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you, dear Judy! You bring me JOY too! Blessings, sister. 🩷

[@tracycarothers5997]

Thank you for chatting with us today. You have been such a blessing to me!

[@thehomespunwife]

Thanks for visiting, Tracy!♥

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you for visiting with me, Tracy!!♥

[@maryfarley3148]

Hi Sherry. you seem to always have the prettiest blouses that you look so pretty on you and here is another one. I remember the ideas book. Sometimes I see them at yard sales etc.. You do have a lot going on and I sure hope you keep making videos on You Tube since I am not on Facebook. You channel keeps me going. My NLT Bible has no come in yet. Starting tonight and tomorrow night and Saturday a.m. Me and my friend are going to this Church and this gentlemen is bringing up the different translations and showing the differences. There is BIG change in the wording of them compared to the KJV, So here I go again LOL, But I hope to finish this 2 evening and 1 Saturday morning conference or seminar etc. It's very interesting, but kind of upsets me that I just cannot catch on to the KJV so I can try and learn more, When I seen the comparisons of different ones with the KJV on a slide screen it was amazing how much is left out about I guess Jesus and the words they use it really changes the KJV meaning. Guilt really sets in, but I guess people think I'm crazy if you don't understand that version. I Pray first but I will just have to wait and see that happens. Those Ideas Books are nice. You are such Blessing to me. Like I said I am busy, single etc.... and am lonely and I appreciate you being my you tube friend. God Bless You and it sounds like you channel is doing good. Thank You Jesus. TY for taking the time to read my loooooong text. Thank You Dear Friend. Your Lovely.💐

[@thehomespunwife]

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with me, Mary. I do hope you enjoy your Bible when it arrives. When it comes to translations, it's difficult to talk about in a simplistic way. In the early 1600's when the KJV was being put together, scholars worked the best they could with what they had. Since that time, more manuscripts have been found that actually predate the ones used when translating the KJV. The oldest ones would be likely the most accurate. In these older manuscripts, some phrases simply weren't present. John 5: 4 is an example. It's there in the KJV, but in the New King James Version you will find a footnote with that verse. That footnote explains that this verse was not found in many of the older Greek texts. The NASB translation puts this verse in brackets. And the NIV actually puts the whole verse down in the footnotes, meaning John 5: 4 is missing up with the other verses. So various translations handle this situation in different ways. It's not that the KJV scholars added to the Scripture or that more modern scholars have taken Scripture away. It's that in the past 400+ years, additional discoveries have been made. And we have come to learn a lot more about older manuscripts and how they may or may not have been part of the original texts of Scripture.

[@FE-tv4rm]

Just got your book, and it is my weekend plan!

[@thehomespunwife]

Oh goodness! I hope it's worthy of your weekend. LOL. Thank you for supporting my writing, friend. ♥

[@bettyjo2737]

Hi Sherry! I don't remember that magazine when I was growing up. They don't make magazines like they used to sadly. I don't frequent Facebook, but when I am on there I always check out your page. Next month I will be going to Kentucky to see my mom for a week. I am so excited!! Thank you for the little tips about prayer. That was awesome you got to do that for those women! I love the chats, I just love all your content. You always encourage me and I learn from you. I love talking over the fence 😃 I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day ❤

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi BettyJo! I'm excited about your visit to see your mom in Kentucky. I bet your mom is happy about this impending visit, too. Let me know about your trip when you return! Thanks for watching my videos and being a positive and encouraging friend. Love you!♥

[@Sofiv3]

Chat time! 🎉

[@susanhaas67624]

Hello Sherry ,thank you for sharing,you are always inspiring and encouraging me,love listening to you..❤may God continue to bless you and your family ...

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you Susan!! Blessings to you!♥

[@ncruz7053]

Hello Sherry, I am new to your channel. Thank you for your videos, I remain so calm when listening to you. I just started Scripture writing, and I am already a few day behind. I love to create journals when I have time and I made one about a year ago and chose that one to write my Scripture in. My intent is to memorize Scripture, so that I can easily retrieve from memory one day. I will look at some of your older videos and gleam from those and then maybe I can share or suggest something from you. I think what you talked about in your Tuesday Chat was really good. I sometimes forget to pray for people when I am asked, so now I have either been writing it down on a post it and placing it inside my Bible or I have been just stopping at the moment of notice and saying a prayer as you did with the ladies in the Dollar Store. I try to consistently intercede, for all and everything but then become anxious so I just pray that God will burden my heart with whom might need prayer. Again Thank you

[@thehomespunwife]

Thanks so much for watching...and welcome to my channel! I appreciate what you have shared here today. I love your intent to memorize Scripture. As I age, my memory isn't always my strongest attribute. But I do remember Scripture set to song...so listening to that kind of music tends to help me. Blessings to you!♥

[@msdeec8975]

Oh Sherry, no worries I’m sure the majority of us here are not here by accident. When a prayer request comes through, I feel it’s just as much a request made to me as to Ms Sherry. Paul says in Colossians 1:9 he did not stop praying for the brothers there in Colosse. So I pray grace and peace to all of you from God out Father.

[@thehomespunwife]

Praise the Lord!🩵

[@IRIS-fi3si]

❤❤❤❤This. Thank you so much for this Tuesday chat. Maybe this could become a weekly thing. Short and sweet chat. A live would be nice if you could where we could have a conversation with you via the chat box. Interesting enough I’m in a season now where I am feeling that slight loneliness you mentioned. My kids are grown and gone. I have 4 grandkids but they are all in school and parents are busy so don’t see them as much as I’d like to inspite of them living close by. So as I messaged you one time; I’m seeking God on pursuing my passion as a small business to stay active and busy. My husband still works so I am home alone with plenty of time on my hands. One of my desires is to go deeper with the Lord and the scripture writing has been a God send and I believe one of the ways God has answered me. I spend my mornings in his word and seeking his wisdom. My hearts desire is to be in his perfect will in whatever I pursue. Thx again for this chat.

[@thehomespunwife]

Thanks for visiting with me today, Iris! I appreciate what you have shared and that you are open to anything the Lord is calling you to do. Since he has given you the desire to go deeper in his Word, I feel certain he has wonderful plans for you. Thank you for being an encouragement to me. ♥

[@Diana-mn1fe]

Hi Sherry, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying your podcast. You’ve inspired me to get a journaling Bible and I can’t believe how much I’m enjoying it. I’ve also started scripture writing which has helped me to stay in the word longer and to meditate on it. Something you might consider is a daily devotional with your wonderful insight and thoughts on the subject of the day. It could be from a book that we could also purchase and follow along with you.

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you Diana! I have considered doing something like this and think it would be exciting to do. ♥

[@kathybruce2925]

I love when you chat with us! 💜

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you Kathy!!💜 Hope you enjoy your fun time coming up!

[@kathybruce2925]

@@thehomespunwife thank you!

[@jimkehn524]

I'm curious about other books you journal in rather than the Bible. Looking forward to that video. Enjoy your channel.

[@thehomespunwife]

I hope to share these soon! Thanks for watching!

[@jeanjacobs9965]

Greetings Sherry! I want to thank you for your prayers concerning my insurance. I did end up losing it; however the way in which it wa resolved was even better than my previous plan! That's God for you! I would like to see a video on brokenness in some way. For example, how does God handle our brokenness? I know He still can use us, but I feel so guilty and condemned about it. Have a lovely day! Love and blessings ♥️🙏

[@thehomespunwife]

Praise the Lord that he resolved your insurance issues, Jean! And despite what happened, God worked it out in a better way!🎉 Vince and I are hoping to film the second video in the, 'Message In The Bottle' series soon. And it deals with brokenness. Be sure to look for that one! Love and blessings, friend!♥

[@jeepbaby50]

You are my favorite poet!

[@thehomespunwife]

Awww!! That's the sweetest comment ever. I need to write this comment down in my daily journal! Thank you♥

[@msdeec8975]

I had that same opportunity to pray for a Walgreens cashier. As well as a young lady who saw my Christian message on my shirt. As my husband and I had popped into a mom and pop restaurant where this young lady rushed over and immediately asked if I would pray for her friend in the hospital. At first I thought out of all this people did she choose me. She pointed to my shirt. I asked no questions but said sure. The whole place went completely silent. Only God

[@thehomespunwife]

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[@elizabethfclark03]

Hi! I certainly consider you a friend. I’m currently on a medical leave from work so I have been able to watch more KZbin than I normally do. I found your channel and binged watched every video. If your analytics show a lot of recent activity from East Tennessee (near Chattanooga), it’s me! You have encouraged me more times than you know. Would you add me to your prayer list, please? My last short term disability payment was almost 4 weeks ago. I have had to request an extension since my primary doctor has referred me to a specialist (Endocrinologist, for my thyroid issues). The insurance company is taking their sweet time processing. The financial burden is taking its toll.

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Elizabeth...thank you for watching all my videos. That's so sweet. I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling with some health issues. I will stop now and pray for you, that the Lord will meet your financial and physical needs. I know he is the God who provides and we give him praise in advance for what he is going to do. Sending hugs!♥

[@EloiseBennett-i4e]

Thank you, Sherry!

[@thehomespunwife]

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[@Pargoose]

I have 1 Ideals magazine that someone gave me when I was really little, maybe a baby sitter or a close family friend. It is a gold color cover and I loved looking for it. It is in a box of keepsakes but not sure where that box is. I need to find it and go through it.

[@thehomespunwife]

Oh I bet that is lovely. I wonder what year it was published?

[@jeepbaby50]

I would like to know more about women in ministry and specific Roles that we can participate in.

[@thehomespunwife]

Thanks for the idea!

[@grace-2127]

I can relate to what you said in the beginning of the video. I'll be 53 in September. My kids are adults. One moved out but two are still here. My husband wants them to leave but I don't want an empty house. I already feel so lonely because everyone works full time. My son got a bad diagnosis last August. He has Crohn's and now a rare liver disease but I feel like the Lord told me to stop saying that. I was telling someone at our parish about my son and asking for prayer. I just kind of lost it after the diagnosis and was going around to anyone and everyone asking them to pray. He's well known because he works at our Diocese. But as I was telling yet another person, I felt like God spoke to me again and I felt conviction like never before. I heard Him say "you'll kill your son faster than the disease because you're speaking it out constantly. You ask me for healing but yet you keep speaking the name of the disease." It wasn't a scary voice. It was loving but firm and I knew it was the Lord. I digress.... So I have been kind of lost. I'm not raising children anymore. I can't cook a nice Sunday supper because everyone is on a certain diet. I don't work due to anxiety disorder with agoraphobia. I don't even know what my purpose is but I'm asking God to show me. I have a few inches of white and gray and I don't want to color anymore because it burns my scalp but everyone, mostly my daughters, get upset and think I just want to get old or something. Then, my body has been changing and I'm very apple shaped so I don't even know what to wear anymore. I always had a problem with dressing much older than my age. I want to look good for myself and my husband but I honestly don't know what to wear. Sorry this is so long but I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate your videos and your honesty. God bless you Sherry. You might remember me from past videos. I asked you to do one on adult children living at home because our daughter was not listening to house rules and she's bipolar but was refusing medicine. My name is Nancy but I use Grace here on KZbin. I didn't feel comfortable using my real name. I think as I get older, I'm becoming more cautious about everything.

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Nancy! Thank you for sharing more about yourself with me. It seems like you are going through that same stage that so many of us experience when our children grow up and we feel that life is passing us by. Yet I know that God has a plan for you! He has a purpose for your life and I pray he will open the door of opportunity for you. Perhaps you have time to volunteer in your church or community. Maybe you could join a women's Bible study. Local libraries often have posters and brochures about local groups and activities. If you sing, you could join the community choir, for example. Scripture Writing is also a great daily exercise that brings peace and joy! Whatever God leads you to do, I know it will be a blessing to you, and you will be a blessing to others!♥

[@bhallmark3390]

Hi Sherry. Thank you for this chat…😊 My husband and I have been attending this wonderful little Baptist church for one and a half years now. We have come to know the Lord and were baptized together on Easter Sunday. We both serve in the church now, using our talents. Here is my dilemma: it’s hard to have meaningful conversations with everyone because they haven’t known us long, and when you just ask “how are you today?” , the conversation doesn’t often lead to deeper sharing. What do I say, or what can I do to feel like I fit in more? Usually, the most people will say to me is to compliment my piano playing or say something about my hair, which is a white silver and long. I’m the only older lady with long silver hair in the congregation, so I guess it’s a novelty! But I would like to move past those things and have more meaningful conversations. Do you have advice for new members at a church? Thanks so much for all you do for The Homespun Wife. God is truly using your talents to touch others. ❤-Brenda (in Virginia)

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Brenda! Most Baptist churches offer Sunday School classes. Does your church have that? This is a way to get plugged into a smaller group than just the church at-large. Sunday School classes sometimes have gatherings once a quarter...or more often. They go to eat together or have a fellowship. Speaking of fellowships, does your church ever offer those? Sometimes we have spaghetti lunches or Homecoming meals. In this type setting we can sit at tables with smaller groups and chat and get to know others better. Most churches also have opportunities for service. They might have a quilting group that meets once or twice a month, a women's Bible study group, a women's missions group (or three or four of them), a comittee that helps with baptisms or setting up communion, or workers in the kids' programs. You could call your church office and tell them, "We would like to get plugged in to some type of ministry. We want to get to know some of the people in the church and help serve. Do you have groups in the church like this? How can we get more involved?" Someone on the staff should be able to help you find a place where you can connect!

[@bhallmark3390]

@@thehomespunwife Thank you for your suggestions and yes our church does have a few of these smaller group opportunities. There is only one Sunday school class (church attendance has shrunk since the congregation has aged-no young families at all right now). They offer senior luncheons where anyone interested comes to the specified restaurant for lunch. There aren’t a lot of pot lucks due to aging congregation. However, our pastor works long hours all week trying to get things done to start having a nursery or toddler room for when a young family does show up. After reading your suggestions, I see that I’m doing what I need to do to try and get to know folks. I guess I want everything “now” and God is showing me that His timing is what is best. I do have a few people I can talk more in depth with. I will pray for patience as He leads me into stronger connections with other congregants. I do appreciate your kind and helpful words…..😊❤️

[@machelleshappyhobbies4977]

I love your channel and blouse. I needed this message today. I have a question is there a list of scripture somewhere that I can download of the promises of GOD. I wanted to write them out. Thanks for doing this channel. It means a lot to me. Have a blessed week.😊

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Machelle! I will see if I can find a site that has a downloadable list of God's promises. I used to have a little book that contained the promises of God, with the Scripture references. I will try to go through my bookcase to see if I still have it. Seems like I gave it away to someone who needed it. It's possible we could do a Scripture Writing month based on this theme!

[@machelleshappyhobbies4977]

​@thehomespunwife oh thank you so much. That's very sweet of you. I would love if you did the promises for scripture writing. 😊

[@ginnyscraftroom]

Hi Sherry, thank you for chatting with us. I always look forward to hearing from you. I would love you to pray for me over my KZbin channel to be successful and my health is not good. I have osteoarthritis pain in my body and at the moment I have the flu. God bless you ❤ love Ginny

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Ginny! Thanks for visiting my channel today! I have certainly asked the Lord to bless you and your channel. And I will also pray now that he will bring you healing and recovery. Please take care and feel better soon. Love in Christ to you, friend. ♥

[@ginnyscraftroom]

@@thehomespunwife thank you ever so much Sherry xx

[@alisonhomann1585]

I’d love to hear posts on Prov 31

[@thehomespunwife]

Perhaps I can share some of my Facebook posts here on my channel! Thanks Alison!

[@sandychain6571]

My comment above I tried to edit but couldn’t… meant to say my son lives down the street ♥️

[@alisonhomann1585]

You’ve become a friend to lonely ladies

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you, Alison! I am blessed by my online friends!