tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post4868597254015205655..comments2024-03-29T00:21:26.366-05:00Comments on Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth: The Purpose of this Blog ~ Your Creative CallingJEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-40858808530446608762017-04-10T19:45:54.178-05:002017-04-10T19:45:54.178-05:00Hi Christina, All the artwork is pretty much found...Hi Christina, All the artwork is pretty much found the hard way, GOOGLE SEARCHES :( Such as "Victorian family paintings", etc.) If I do find a painting I really love, then I try and Google the artist's name and see what other items he/she has painted. Paintings earlier than 1923 (I believe) are no longer under copyright. Hope this helps! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-88111248705980856012017-04-10T06:01:45.322-05:002017-04-10T06:01:45.322-05:00I love all the images you use! Where do you find ...I love all the images you use! Where do you find them all?<br /><br />ChristinaChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15234821909379824764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-21863198487768292412017-04-07T06:18:55.871-05:002017-04-07T06:18:55.871-05:00Hi there -- I just sent you an email... Hope you g...Hi there -- I just sent you an email... Hope you get it!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-83482815399049762552017-04-06T21:01:56.339-05:002017-04-06T21:01:56.339-05:00JES, I don't see your email address here anywh...JES, I don't see your email address here anywhere. Can you please drop me an email at mediumsizedfamily at gmail dot com when you get a chance? Thanks!<br /><br />~JamieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975142210467186932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-9957817495266020762017-03-08T12:18:45.240-06:002017-03-08T12:18:45.240-06:00Thank you for that...Thank you for that...JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-83876323342370566082017-03-08T06:29:20.338-06:002017-03-08T06:29:20.338-06:00Speaking for myself, you NEVER discourage me by a ...Speaking for myself, you NEVER discourage me by a 'perfectionist' mentality! That is why yours is the only blog I subscribe to and I won't touch Pinterest with a 10ft pole! You do not portray yourself as having it all together and being perfect, but rather being thrilled to be who God made you to be - His child, a wife, a mother, and a friend to your readers. Candi Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15176260781361240702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-65613981658075037092016-02-05T09:00:52.389-06:002016-02-05T09:00:52.389-06:00I love how you mentioned Martha Stewart! It's ...I love how you mentioned Martha Stewart! It's so very true that society does not see homemaking as a valid life choice, yet there are many people on TV who make a career of televising their homemaking advice.<br /><br />christina<br />www.ourwoodhome.comChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15234821909379824764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-39077278286454247452016-01-20T08:07:38.879-06:002016-01-20T08:07:38.879-06:00Deareest JES...oh, this was simply the sweetest po...Deareest JES...oh, this was simply the sweetest post and a true encouragement to me...Strangers and Pilgrims is one of my very favourite places for, although I do not yet have a family or home of my own, I am living as a stay at home daughter, and I too need much encouragment to keep pursuing the Lord in this calling of being at home till He shows me otherwise... I agree with you that being a keeper at home is far from being mundane! My! There are always a thousand and one things happening at once and there is seldom a moment of peace, especially if you homestead too. There is true satisfaction to be found in keeping a home, and it is my sincerest prayer that the Lord would grant me the desire of my heart someday...in the meantime I want to read much, learn much, try many new things and add to my 'real' hopechest...the one within my heart! Thus, your blog is a special place, and I appreciate your writing very much... Our families also sound very similar in that we seldom go to town, lead a quiet lifestyle and homeschool in a completely different way to the school system...reading forms the greater part of our education, as well as simply living! 'Life school' we call it! Thank you dear JES for this beautiful, honest post! I truly enjoyed my visit to your little corner of the web today!<br />Oh, and I wanted to tell you that when I was considering deactivating my Facebook account a few weeks ago, I thought of you and how your blog was your only ''home'' on the web! I realised I didn't need all sorts of social media platforms to keep connected on the net, and since deleting my profile, I have enjoyed much more free time to invest in the most precious of relationships...those with my family and with Christ! I was inspired by your example... Blessings and much love to you!<br />Kelly-Anne Kelly-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14439145629751304862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-57019501885628248662016-01-12T09:02:28.084-06:002016-01-12T09:02:28.084-06:00Excellent post! It can be so easy to fall into th...Excellent post! It can be so easy to fall into the trap of thinking that to be a 'proper homemaker' we need to do everything that everyone we ever see, hear, or read about does. I often fall prey to this false belief! I'll feel guilty for not making everything from scratch, sewing our own clothes, mending every torn garment, canning, preserving, cleaning, organizing, planning elaborate lessons and experiments, taking field trips and nature walks, teaching all of my children to cook and clean, and reading aloud to my children for hours each day, all at the same time. Why? Because I see each of these things mentioned on somebody's blog, page, Facebook post, tweet, or pin, so clearly I must do every last one of them to be a truly Godly homemaker, right? In the end it comes down to comparison. I know not to compare our home to others. I know it will steal our joy and bring nothing but strife. Yet every time I vow not to compare, I end up right back there again comparing what I do (or don't do) to what I think everyone else is doing at all times. Thank you for the reminder that God isn't calling me to do everything everyone else is doing, but to use the gifts he's given me. Now to figure out how to use sarcasm and candy-eating to serve me family, lol. When you get time, I'd love for you to come check out my corner of the blogosphere at http://fearfultofearlessblog.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543790950873697875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-60317162982060739772016-01-12T05:52:00.652-06:002016-01-12T05:52:00.652-06:00Excellent post! It is a shame that the world does ...Excellent post! It is a shame that the world does not recognize the worth of a faithful woman at home. I hope many women will read this and see their own worth as a keep of the home if they are not already convinced of it. My favorite part is how you demonstrate how one can use their gifts to serve. Thank you very much for sharing! Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534579526556876908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-38642660211851518972016-01-11T17:34:35.800-06:002016-01-11T17:34:35.800-06:00Jes, I enjoy your blog and a call to home so very...Jes, I enjoy your blog and a call to home so very much!! <br /><br />I loved the days of homeschooling and miss them now in my empty nest years. (Although my nest isn't so empty now with my daughter, son-in-law and grandbaby living here.) :-)<br /><br />I appreciate so much the reminders of what a high calling our life as wife, mother and homemaker is; a way to model Christ to those around us.<br /><br />Your blog has been such a blessing to me. I appreciate you and your passion for homemaking so very much.<br /><br />May God continue to bless the work of your hands. Karen Del Tattohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12534510202288836694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-52156192814346254932016-01-11T13:06:37.511-06:002016-01-11T13:06:37.511-06:00Your posts are always top-notch JES! Coming here ...Your posts are always top-notch JES! Coming here to visit is always such a delight, and I learn so much! Your creative labels that you generously share are a great blessing, and I want to thank you for the many times you have blessed me with your posts and encouraging words! May the Lord continue to bless you in all you do my friend! :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-32962586431438020752016-01-11T07:42:48.720-06:002016-01-11T07:42:48.720-06:00Love this! Thank you!Love this! Thank you!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12350216468530655812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-16472572202686788112016-01-10T23:28:15.760-06:002016-01-10T23:28:15.760-06:00Such a beautiful post, dear JES! You are never di...Such a beautiful post, dear JES! You are never discouraging...I always find inspiration and comfort here. You are a blessing, and I can't thank you enough for the kind, sweet comment you left on my blog the other day. It truly meant so much to me. God bless you as you continue to obey His voice. :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-55933547588949121472016-01-10T21:36:28.982-06:002016-01-10T21:36:28.982-06:00Oh - so true! After reading all the comments, I se...Oh - so true! After reading all the comments, I see that so many of us feel the same way! Thank you for your honesty and integrity. I have learned so many things from you!Vickie @ makingoursustainablelife.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210045536198927269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-43712296770601281642016-01-10T18:26:14.694-06:002016-01-10T18:26:14.694-06:00My favorite blog of all time...I read them over an...My favorite blog of all time...I read them over and over....I am always encourage with what you write...In the busy world we live in,I am always reminded that its okay to be the best home maker I can be..and I enjoy all that I do for our home and family..Thank you please keep sharing your wisdomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-40556242052174712332016-01-10T18:09:01.574-06:002016-01-10T18:09:01.574-06:00Dear Jes,
You have encouraged me so much and I com...Dear Jes,<br />You have encouraged me so much and I come here to feel refreshed and uplifted. It works every time!<br />In my view there are never enough hours in the day and no time to be bored. I even hate the word bored. If people know the importance of their work and their mission it is an exciting and wonderful job. I love it! Thank you so much! love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-26956824671261148272016-01-10T16:56:36.241-06:002016-01-10T16:56:36.241-06:00your posts are an inspiration thank you so much.
S...your posts are an inspiration thank you so much.<br />Suethewarmfireplacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-89236622941364964562016-01-10T15:13:48.681-06:002016-01-10T15:13:48.681-06:00Wonderful! Such a blessed post to inspire the love...Wonderful! Such a blessed post to inspire the lover of their home..xoFaye Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292425181042066079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-22480168261210595672016-01-10T13:52:47.507-06:002016-01-10T13:52:47.507-06:00Jes, your posts always bring happiness! LoriJes, your posts always bring happiness! LoriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-3820159842546535022016-01-09T16:10:37.744-06:002016-01-09T16:10:37.744-06:00Your posts always inspire me. Thanks so much.Your posts always inspire me. Thanks so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-64983221865411918732016-01-09T13:40:40.893-06:002016-01-09T13:40:40.893-06:00I love posts like this, JES, because they remind m...I love posts like this, JES, because they remind me that we are all human. None of us can do it "all." <br />Your blog certainly does encourage me to love my home and the opportunities I have to express my creativity in it. Shannon @ Of The Hearthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13211053395897432251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-48159435780267858222016-01-09T13:29:45.299-06:002016-01-09T13:29:45.299-06:00Thank you for your wonderful words !
Greetings,
Fr...Thank you for your wonderful words !<br />Greetings,<br />Franca domenica.60https://www.blogger.com/profile/01873117566269773289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-11409850246535125332016-01-09T12:59:09.056-06:002016-01-09T12:59:09.056-06:00Jes once again you have brought tears to my eyes.....Jes once again you have brought tears to my eyes...you know just how to say exactly what I need to hear most days!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05678143033993731986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-58135909259073975982016-01-09T10:18:10.516-06:002016-01-09T10:18:10.516-06:00Jes,
I loved this post! I sometimes feel that I co...Jes,<br />I loved this post! I sometimes feel that I could spend months in my home and never leave and never be bored. My home may not be my dream house but I have made it the house of my dreams. When I come home from a long night of work, I feel my home envelope me in it's arms.<br />I am both a professional worker and a home maker. I do long for the time when I can retire and stay home all the time. Thanks so much for doing this post. I loved it!!<br />And thanks for stopping by!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Deb<br />Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393980831584145593noreply@blogger.com