Comments on: Women as Homebuilders: Full-Time Ministry

By: PregnantOne

PregnantOne — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:13:12 +0000

Oh, I wrote this right after listening to the audio message, by the way.

By: PregnantOne

PregnantOne — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:11:38 +0000

Thank you for sharing this.
I am so encouraged.
People keep asking me what I am doing, where I work, etc. It seems that we have to have marketable labels to have value.
I am so excited about all that I am doing and learning everyday – it’s all homebuilding! And there is a lot to learn. Our culture just doesn’t understand right now, but our families can be a light.
Because we don’t have any children yet (Little jelly bean is still a six week secret ) it seems difficult to explain that I stay at home.
I love it and I feel I have discovered my calling as I seek wisdom in all areas of life.
Thank you Lindsey for being a valuable person in my life.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:23:28 +0000

Excellent post and message by Mark Driscoll. I’m a little late in reading this but it’s certainly encouraging this morning!

By: Home Builder NY

Home Builder NY — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:56:58 +0000

I really loved this post. You describe this topic very well. When hiring home contractors it is necessary to select a trusted name in construction. Experienced and efficient staff should strive for excellence and pay close attention to every detail of your home.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:18:48 +0000

Thank you so much for hosting this series. I absolutely loved hearing Mark’s sermon! It was just the encouragement I needed.

You are such a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Coming to your blog feels like I’m sitting at your dinning room table!

Thank you so much for the effort you but into this site.

By: Organizing MOmmy (Jena)

Organizing MOmmy (Jena) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:23:39 +0000

Yes, you are right on. It is not always easy to be home with the little ones, day in and day out. For those of us who have been doing this for a long time know that it can be hardly emotionally than financially at times. I have devoted my site to keeping the home and life organized; thus making it easier to enjoy the process.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:52:03 +0000

Just a word of encouragement to the first commenter… I am a single, stay-at-home mom. I almost stayed in an abusive marriage (to a pastor) because I didn’t want to leave my daughter and go back to work. When he hurt my daughter, I knew I had to end the marriage and I took a full time job to provide. I spent two weeks in misery, crying all day every day while trying to work. I finally just told God that I knew He could provide a way for me to be with my daughter. Within a week, I had two jobs that allowed me to provide while staying at home. We’ll never be wealthy or have much more than we need, but being present in her life is worth more than anything money can buy. Neither of my jobs (apartment manager and bookkeeper) require much skill. My daughter goes to my mom’s house one afternoon per week to allow me to get the really important stuff done. I am also able to homeschool her. God has been so faithful to provide my heart’s desire (to be home with my daughter) and I know He will provide for your desire, too.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:44:54 +0000

My heart goes out to the challenges that you have, and yet how beautiful to see the opportunity you have to still invest in the life of your daughter. My aunt is a single mother of five children and she continually reminds me that she wouldn’t have traded it for the world. She chose a very hard route, staying at home while still having to support her family. There is no doubt it is difficult as I have witnessed in her life, but God honored her choice and has provided all their needs (she has tutored on the side, did various lawn care and gardening for folks and sold vitamins over the years to make ends meet). She tells me it has been a miracle, but how much greater for her as her faith has grown and strengthened all the more through it.

Even as a single mom, you are still called to be homeward oriented. Your daughter is still your first ministry. It will no doubt have it’s challenges, but with God all things are possible. May I encourage you to cling all the more to the Savior and cast all your cares, struggles and exhaustion upon Him (1 Peter 5:7)? Exhaustion creeps in when we are missing out on refreshing our souls in Him. He will guide you and direct you. He will supply the grace necessary for the task as you continually cry out to Him for help. Secondly, I would encourage you to consider how you could simplify your household in order that it would be easier for you to manage. What needs to go? What responsibilities could you remove to lessen your stress? Is there any way you can cut out some expenses so you might not have to work as much? Pray for wisdom and God will faithfully guide you, dear sister. Trust in the Lord and He will lead you (Prov. 3:5-6). He is your refuge and ever present help in trouble. If you are interested, I would love to connect you with my aunt. She might be able to provide further insight for your situation from her experience.

By: Gloria

Gloria — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:25:07 +0000

Incredible sermon by Mark. We thoroughly enjoy listening to him each week. I will definitely pass this along! Thanks for the recommendation.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:22:46 +0000

how do single moms fit into this? my home is a mess and there is so little time to spend with my daughter because on the weekend is cleaning, errands, etc. and i am exhausted.