Faith and Self-Sufficiency: How Homesteading Aligns with Biblical Principles

Faith and Stewardship / By

Faith and self-sufficiency: how homesteading aligns with Biblical principles \n Homesteading and faith go hand in hand. Many people think they clash, but they don’t. In fact, the Bible supports self-sufficiency and care for the land. It teaches us to be good stewards of God’s creation. This blog post will show you how homesteading fits […]

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Raising dairy goats: milk, cheese, and land stewardship for the Christian homesteader

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Raising dairy goats: milk, cheese, and land stewardship for the Christian homesteader A dairy goat on pasture is one of the most productive animals per pound of feed that a small homestead can keep. A mature doe gives 1 to 1.5 gallons of milk per day, enough to supply a family of four with drinking

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Honey bees pollinating flowers in a sunny garden

Backyard beekeeping: a complete guide for the Christian homesteader

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Backyard beekeeping: a complete guide for the Christian homesteader Every third bite of food on your plate exists because a honey bee visited a flower. That is not hyperbole — it is biology. Bees pollinate roughly 75 percent of the world’s flowering plants, including most of the fruits and vegetables your family eats every day.

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How to teach your children where food comes from without lecturing

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How to teach your children where food comes from without lecturing You want your children to understand that eggs do not come from cartons and milk does not appear in jugs. But heavy lectures often push kids away instead of drawing them in. Deuteronomy 6:7 tells parents to teach their children diligently, talking about God’s

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Making your own laundry soap, dish soap, and cleaners for pennies

Frugal Homesteading / By

Table of Contents Toggle Making your own laundry soap, dish soap, and cleaners for pennies Why this matters beyond just saving money What you will learn today What you need before you start Powdered laundry soap Liquid dish soap All-purpose spray cleaner Common problems and fixes Storing your supplies safely Closing Making your own laundry

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Pressure canning green beans and potatoes: a beginner walkthrough

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Pressure canning green beans and potatoes: a beginner walkthrough Pressure canning intimidates many new homesteaders. The hiss of steam, the weighted gauge, and the warnings about botulism make it feel dangerous. The truth is simpler: if you follow the steps exactly, pressure canning is safer than driving to the grocery store. It is also one

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