2021-08-12 14:17
A little info for you wives and mothers as you look after your loved ones and manage your households:Clint runs a department and deals directly with US and overseas companies to acquire the… Read More
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We are a Christian homeschooling family of 9 sharing experiences on our 14 acre farm in rural Virginia. Blog entries could feature anything going on in our lives: our walk with Christ, triumphs and struggles, homeschool, family life, helpful hints, tips for large family living, rural living, herbal medicine, etc. If you enjoyed your visit, please drop us a line at [email protected]
2021-08-12 04:00
I frequently send a text to help build my loved one's faith. This is one of those texts.Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled b… Read More
2021-08-11 19:27
250 count bottles x 2 = 500 pills16.42 / 500 = .03284 per pillPicture says .02 per pillI purchase for our family, so I price compare a lot. When compared to pill count and price for zin… Read More
2021-08-11 12:30
Bethany officially received her promotion. Even though she has been not been working there as long as others, she was given four positions she can train. Everyone else who was promoted can o… Read More
2021-08-11 04:00
I incorrectly labeled the image as 35 lbs. It's 20.I have been trying to purchase vermiculite locally, but it is out of stock. The only vermiculite I could find needed to be shipped. After c… Read More
2021-08-10 18:06
Paige is the daughter of Christian friends of ours. She has been battling Lyme and co-infections for a long time. She was doing better until this past February. She has gone downhill quite a… Read More
2021-08-08 04:00
"While attempting to know more about the lordship of Christ and at the same time yield more fully to His lordship, I discovered that I, in presenting this glorious subject to others, made an… Read More
2021-08-07 04:00
For my family and friends who are fearful: Turn off the TV which is constantly streaming bad news and spreading fear. Then try these things: Put your faith into practice. Open your Bibl… Read More
2021-08-06 17:34
Clint received a very good raise for his performance today. His boss had many favorable things to say about him. He was also told that future raises would be even better! Glory to the Lord!… Read More
2021-08-06 13:44
The same Larry mentioned in the post below is asking for prayers for his daughter. Samantha is around 5 months pregnant. Sam is having hard contractions. She is in the hospital where they ar… Read More
2021-08-04 04:59
https://youtu.be/6fG67L4_Q5EThe best part is the ending. Read More
2021-08-03 23:07
It's not over yet. https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/grocery-prices-could-rise-10-14-october-grocery-chain-ceo-warnsWatch out for your shut-in neighbors or those on limited ret… Read More
2021-08-02 20:15
Clint's co-workers are trying to get a fire engine home from Pennsylvania. The fire engine was purchased for a project. After only a mile, the very large tow dolly they were using broke unde… Read More
2021-08-02 04:00
I felt uneducated, unqualified, unworthy, incapable, and untrained when God led Clint and I to homeschool. The only thing I was sure of was that God wanted us to do it which meant I had… Read More
2021-08-01 04:00
"There is coming a day when every person who has ever lived will bow and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. But for the Christian that great confession s… Read More
2021-07-31 04:00
An overwhelming amount of science and, of course, history itself shows us that when viruses mutate, they become easier to spread but have a much lower mortality rate. With the Delta mutation… Read More
2021-07-30 15:07
Bethany did not go looking for a job. One came to her. After a month of employment, her boss approached her and asked if she would like to move into a harder role. Our Boo loves a challenge… Read More
2021-07-30 15:04
Joshua was at the beach with friends. He walked out of the bathroom and paused on the sidewalk. Just as he walked forward from the spot, a very large tree branch fell. It hit both the sidewa… Read More
2021-07-30 04:00
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his qui… Read More
2021-07-29 04:00
Every year, we try to add a perenial fruilt or vegetable to our small farmette.This year, we are adding Egyptian Walking Onions. The price on these is quite a bit more than regular onions, b… Read More
2021-07-28 04:00
A co-worker who admires Caleb's gift and work ethic blessed him with $15k in woodworking and auto tools. Most of them are machines like this drill press. The man inherited them from his fath… Read More
2021-07-28 03:20
Clint injured his back loading a lawn mower on the 18th or 19th. He reinjured it last weekend. He is hurting "pretty good." He missed work at his part-time job on Sunday because he knew he c… Read More
2021-07-27 13:09
Both of my square Nesco dehydrators lost their heat function, so I started researching different models. Tip: Through that, I learned that modern models have a timer and instructions to… Read More
2021-07-27 02:24
While I am not seeing any issues on the shelves in my area, I am hearing this is headed our way:‘Perilous moment’: Global supply chains buckle as variants and disasters strikehtt… Read More
2021-07-26 22:13
I really like this guy. He shares a wealth of knowledge on his channel. His corrugated galvanized raised bed planters look wonderful! Clint and I are currently working to raise all of our be… Read More
2021-07-26 04:00
Joshua had just come home from a hard day at work. He thought it would be fun to playfully pick on his baby sister, Hannah. He told her he was going to throw her in the pool. She let him kno… Read More
2021-07-25 04:00
If Jesus Christ isn't strong enough to motivate you to live Biblically, then you don't know Him at all! -Paul Washer Read More
2021-07-24 04:00
Look how low the branches were drooping.This tree is one from which I take cuttings to root so I can share and sell.The "ding dong deer" were not only nibbling on the fruit, but they s… Read More
2021-07-23 17:28
https://t.me/GhostEzra/7216Dr. Scott Jensen brings up some good points about CoVid vaccine requirements for children and asks for balance in the reporting of the news of CoVid vaccine… Read More
2021-07-23 04:00
It's not enough to know how to garden. You also should learn how to save seeds.These are the collard seeds from four plants that bolted due to the heat.I need to blow out the debris, but as… Read More
2021-07-22 17:55
I am in groups where vaccine reactions are being shared. The stories are first-person or of affected family members. The stories are eye-opening and very hard on the heart. I encourage… Read More
2021-07-22 14:53
There is an elderly lady I know that I would like to get a box of food to without her knowing who sent it. She has had some medical issues and is having to choose between food and medicine… Read More
2021-07-22 14:10
When you buy seeds, please consider Seeds for Generations. This is a Christian homeschooling family-run business. Read More
2021-07-22 04:00
This is the macrame swing we gave as a new mother gift to our wonderful "niece."She really likes it and uses it to soothe her baby Read More
2021-07-22 02:18
Willow SoapsEtsy Willow Soaps Read More
2021-07-21 16:35
Clint is wearing the "grandpa hat" today. That should tell those in the know what has gone down. :-) Those who are on the list to be notified will be contacted with details soon. Read More
2021-07-20 14:35
Clint and I just returned from another four-day romantic weekend away together. We had so much fun! We did not get to do any boating, kayaking, or fishing this time. We did go walking, swimm… Read More
2021-07-20 13:26
Thank you, Brian, for the catfish! We will enjoy every bite! Read More
2021-07-20 04:00
As Clint and I look to automate more of the daily daily tasks, I discovered this little gem:Rainwater Collection CalculatorI learned that just one-half of one roof on our place can capture 4… Read More
2021-07-18 04:00
This is one of our most visited pages. First shared November 23, 2012:"I don't care. I am going to do what I want." Scripture tells us that we have to be humble to be useful to th… Read More
2021-07-17 04:00
Guo Xinzhen's father, Guo Gangtang, never stopped looking, either. After his son went missing, he embarked on a search across China, riding a motorbike through nearly all of the vast country… Read More
2021-07-16 14:34
Please join our family in rejoicing with friends of ours over their son's progress! Ben is the son of friends and he has dwarfism with some other complications. He was unable to walk in a st… Read More
2021-07-16 04:00
If you can enlarge the image, you will see a familiar Asbell name speaking his piece. Clint, Brandon, and Joshua attended the meetings. I wrote a letter that was read during one meeting… Read More
2021-07-14 17:19
I use these in my dehydrators. This is a very good deal (about 50% off the prices I normally see), so I am sharing here so others can take advantage of it also. Tip: If you are usi… Read More
2021-07-13 16:55
I warned you they were not being forthright. If I, a simple home/small business money manager, can get an idea of what's coming, then they, with all their tools and inside knowledge, KNOW. F… Read More
2021-07-13 04:00
CoVid slowed down so much, but now things are starting to pick up again. Amanda received word that she is now in the training program for her next step up. This training can take 2-5 years b… Read More
2021-07-10 14:40
Thank you for your concern for Caleb. As many of you know, he was taken to the ER from work yesterday. Those who heard about it mistakenly thought it was something to do with his lungs. He w… Read More
2021-07-09 14:32
A dear friend from our hometown is undergoing a risky surgery this morning. Please pray for her and her family. Clint and I are very concerned for her well-being Read More
2021-07-09 13:56
PENDING PICK UPWe have a twin-sized electric hospital bed with its mattress. It is in good condition. It is currently in pieces for easy storing and moving. Please contact 757-814-2835 for d… Read More
2021-07-08 17:16
https://www.ingersolllockwood.com/tick-tock-the-sleeper-must-awaken-its-time/ (copy and paste)The street address for the company is even more curious Read More
2021-07-07 15:46
Supermarkets Are Stockpiling Inventory as Food Costs RiseGrocers are setting aside larger amounts of frozen meat, sugar, and other items to protect profits ahead of anticipated price i… Read More
2021-07-06 13:55
Brandon has found a big two-story home with a two-bay gas station/repair shop next door. The gas pumps have been removed long ago, but he is very interested in purchasing the property. He ma… Read More
2021-07-06 13:51
Our family has another big milestone on the near horizon. Light at the end of the tunnel! We are pretty excited! I think we will have this project completed by the end of fall at the latest… Read More
2021-07-06 13:33
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2021-07-05 15:11
Last week, the final custody hearing happened. Kevin has custody after he sells his home. Some of Katherine's trauma is centered around that house, so he is required to purchase or rent a ne… Read More
2021-07-04 04:00
HAPPY 4th of July!to our family and friendsnear and far, old and new,close and estrangedfrom The Asbell Family!Our family will be celebrating the 4th surrounded by the beauty of the Eas… Read More
2021-07-03 04:00
I have just started reading it, so I can't recommend it. I shared the contents and a couple of opening thoughts.I… Read More
2021-07-01 04:00
Eupatorium capillifoliumcapillifolium=hair leafIn the past, I have had to cut neglected fields that were overgrown with this plant. It was taller than I was! You've probably seen… Read More
2021-06-30 22:10
Hey Clint, how do you keep your hogs and goats in a fence? Can they share a pasture? FYI: Cattle panels are taller than hog panels. Hog panels have an extra row of wire to keep piglets… Read More
2021-06-30 04:00
"And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other's feet."–John 13:14 Read More
2021-06-30 04:00
The Secret to Life"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which… Read More
2021-06-29 13:44
A long-time friend's father, who was a well-loved pastor in our hometown, passed away. Please pray for his family and loved ones. He made quite an impact on our city while he pastored S… Read More
2021-06-29 04:00
I Timothy 4:1-5 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Sp… Read More
2021-06-28 04:00
Yarrow grows wild all over the United States. It is one of the more widely available and versatile plants to learn how to use in herbal medicine. It is anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial..a… Read More
2021-06-25 04:00
Where there are no roads, we make our own!Chainsaw necessary!This extreme off-roading is not for the faint of heart or ill-prepared!Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in… Read More
2021-06-23 20:31
I like observing animal behavior. I just watched a strange cat (a stray) enter an area where one of my chickens was standing. The hen immediately realized this is not one of our cats. She he… Read More
2021-06-23 20:03
Harvard Panel: HomHarvard Panel: Homeschool Parents Share Success Storieseschool Parents Share Success Stories Read More
2021-06-22 14:54
We had a lot of elderberry growing in the back and along our driveway. Some of it has died off. In other areas, I can't get to it easily-meaning I have to spend hours cutting through thick b… Read More
2021-06-21 17:42
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/transitory-or-not-inflation-is-here.-it-could-be-much-higher-than-you-realize-2021-06-20copy and paste into your browser Read More
2021-06-21 04:00
If you have a yard or walk a dog outside or partake in outdoor activities, you should join this snake bite group for the education aspects.If you are the one people or pets in your household… Read More
2021-06-20 14:11
Father's Day Menu 2021We love you, C-Dawg!Entrees:Grilled Chicken (sweet chili, bbq, pineapple teriyaki)Grilled Hickory Smoked Denver SteaksGrilled Andouille SausageGrilled BratsSides:Season… Read More
2021-06-20 13:20
Happy Father's Day, Clint!We give thanks to the Lord for the excellent father you have been and continue to be!Thank you for all you do for us!We love you!! Read More
2021-06-20 04:00
"The cross is the danger signal to you. It warns you that if God spared not His only Son, He will not spare you. It is the lighthouse set on the rocks of sin to warn you that swift and sure… Read More
2021-06-19 04:30
John 3:16-21New International Version16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal… Read More
2021-06-18 20:45
I've been using this since it started. This is an EXCELLENT resource for those who like plants and would like to know what is growing in their yard or neighborhood, at a park, or as a volunt… Read More
2021-06-18 18:38
We have puppies for sale.Adorable, playful, CKC Chihuahua puppies with apple heads, ALL MALES, some long hair, some short hair, (see pictures), 7 weeks old, weaned to softened foods, healthy… Read More
2021-06-18 13:32
Girly was not too keen on the stream, but she did obey and learn to walk over the stones in the stream to get to Brandon's camp. I had a video of her first crossing where she stepped right w… Read More
2021-06-18 13:02
You will never speak to anyone more than you speak to yourself with your inner voice. Make sure that voice is speaking with patience, kindness, truth, and love. Love to all, Mama A… Read More
2021-06-16 22:49
Clint has continued to be sought after by recruiters. Most of the time, they can not meet his pay. Today, he was offered a 6 figure salary to run the maintenance department for a company in… Read More
2021-06-16 19:53
If you like ginger candy that is more spicy than sweet, these are really good. I buy them to help settle stomachs, freshen breath, and as a sweet treat. The pieces are generous in size and t… Read More
2021-06-15 14:01
We are cheering you on as you set up your homestead! Your "internet aunt," wendy Read More
2021-06-15 13:03
to Revelation 13:15? https://bit.ly/3gBndFXAnd he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as woul… Read More
2021-06-15 04:00
I think there are a few in this shot she did not include in the others Read More
2021-06-13 04:00
I had to learn this in elementary school. I am so thankful I did!1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.2 I will… Read More
2021-06-12 16:22
Large Family / Gardening / Homesteading / Self-Sufficiency Tip: Divide and plant every potato that sprouts. Some people will hem and haw and tell you it can't be done. When I… Read More
2021-06-11 17:54
We have a twin-sized electric hospital bed with its mattress. It is in good condition. It is currently in pieces for easy storing and moving. Please contact 757-814-2835 for details. You wil… Read More
2021-06-11 04:00
I have two indoor greenhouses with grow lights I use to start seeds in late winter and mid-summer for my summer and fall gardens which help feed my family. I still need more space to start t… Read More
2021-06-10 04:00
from our camping tripIt was YUM! Read More
2021-06-09 23:34
"Outside the will of God there is nothing I want. Inside the will of God there is nothing I fear. " A.W Tozer Read More
2021-06-09 20:05
It is a shame that after decades of homeschooled students consistently outperforming their public schooled peers that we still have to defend ourselves. This is yet another way homeschoolers… Read More
2021-06-09 15:03
Caleb, who JUST turned 20, has started a new full-time job with a recreational vehicle dealership. Today is his third day on the job. He is still working two positions (trainer and maintenan… Read More
2021-06-09 04:00
A female friend of Caleb's asked him if he would change her oil. He told her he would TEACH her how to change her own oil so she can be independent in that area. It will take more of his lim… Read More
2021-06-08 04:00
People love to show me turtles. I love seeing them!This is an Eastern Painted Turtle.What a gorgeous shell!I could tell from her weight she was gravid (carrying eggs).Hopefully, s… Read More
2021-06-07 04:00
We gave Emily and Hannah a course on how to start a fire. We have taught basic survival skills to all of our children. The plastic bags you see were for the first step of the lesson using a… Read More
2021-06-06 04:00
By judging others we blind ourselves to our own evil, and to the grace which others are just as entitled to as we are. Dietrich BonhoefferDear Reader, Pride is such an easy sin to… Read More
2021-06-05 04:00
This particular campsite is a walk-in site. We use folding wagon and this aluminum dolly/hand truck.We can carry in two coolers with a couple of bags attached to the handles at one tim… Read More
2021-06-04 22:00
One of our neighborhood's watermen's boats caught on fire. I do not know him personally. His sister, Kayla, says Rocky was burned severely and life-flighted to Sentara. Please pray for him a… Read More
2021-06-04 04:00
If the viewer won't play, click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5iGKVwPuGc&ab_channel=contentmentacresWhile all nine of us were sitting around and reminiscing, we were informed of… Read More
2021-06-04 01:13
Wesley is a young son of a fellow mom of many. He was bitten by a viper. He was taken to the ER where they intended to observe him overnight. After a few hours, they flight lifted him to a h… Read More
2021-06-03 04:00
From a previous post:These are two 10 x 20 cabin-style tents that allow us stand up straight inside. They divide into three rooms and are quick set up tents. They can be set up in arou… Read More
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