Both Mennonites and Quakers are still very much involved in emergency rescue, Red Cross type activities. I am Lutheran and we have the Lutheran Disaster Response organization and we are encouraged to give money to it either personally or as congregations.
Years ago I became disabled and when I got to the point that i could no longer do the basic housework and finding that most cleaners refuse to do dishes, I was able to hire a Mennonite girl whose mother came with her for an interview. I think I was being interviewed more than the other way around! Once Mom was satisfied that I was a Christian and there would be no drinking, smoking, foul language etc. Her daughter came to work for me, I am now on my third cleaner as when they can no longer do it, THEY find someone to help me from their community. My current lady has been with me for 5-6 years now. We have become good friends. I appreciate her and her family so much. I make quilts and she knows it so when I told her how much I admired the fabric in a new dress, she brought me some of the scraps to use. God blessed me so much with this woman. I don't know what I would do without her or her community that come and Christmas carol at our home as I can no longer get out to church. While I have no problem wearing shorts or whatever at home, if I know one of the men from her family has to come over for whatever reason, I change into something more modest, which is how I generally dress. I have never figured out how a woman wearing a mini skirt/dress can stand sitting on a chair with no fabric in between her bottom and the chair, and I sure don't want to sit where she has been. Very nice blog.
I’m glad that you said, “I choose to”. I choose to keep the sabbath, I choose to dress modestly, etc. When you were talking about carefully following the Bible scriptures, I was reminded of a quote that I keep on my refrigerator: “There is a careful way and a casual way to live the gospel. As we consider our commitment to the Savior...are we careful or casual?”-Becky Craven
Exactly. Like Yeshua/Jesus said “if you love me, keep the commandments.” I find the sabbath a blessing, I plan my week for it. I keep the holy days because I see them as a wedding rehearsal for the bride of Christ. I keep the dietary laws because I am a temple of Holy Spirit, and to remind me how important it is to be care what is allowed in my temple. Modesty should remind us of Christ (hence Adam and Eve’s clothes being the first burnt offering). I love my tunic instead of pants, needed something to go with my tallit. I see headcovering as a crown for a daughter of the King of the Universe, a physical symbol of a spiritual protection, hence why the wife suspected of adultery had to remove Her covering during the adultery test in Numbers 5:18.
You are fine. One thing about you , you come across honest and kind. I do however think men should wear pants or jeans rather than shorts because women aren’t the only ones that should be modest .
yes, I agree with you. In our specific church, men don't wear shorts unless it's swimming or such an activity. And we women would also were long shorts or skorts for such things. (I don't on youtube). However, in other churches where women wear skirts and blouse (often knee length skirts) then you'll see the men wearing shorts. So, it kind of goes hand in hand. Women that wear longer skirts, the men will usually wear long pants.
I also agree. I wondered why that was too. We are holiness and we believe in modesty in both men and women. Our women wear dresses and skirts and our the men wear pants. I always wondered why I would see some mennonite men wearing shorts and even sleeveless shirts. Anyways I enjoy the channel. Thanks for sharing! And keep being a witness for the Lord! By the way, i totally agree with that you can spot other modest families while in stores or in other places. Thanks for your explanations.
@Michele Mcmillian You are so right......The only body I want to see is my husbands, and he is the only one to see mine...or part of it.... I am not a "run around the house naked" kind of woman...i am very modest, even around my husband. I love maxi dresses with a little shirt over it.....I never wear tight clothes, no cleavage showing, my husband always wears a shirt and pants. He doesn't like shorts and he will not go without a shirt, except in the house with only me. I wish we would see a lot more women and men, dressing modestly.
I agree with you about the siding on the house. I hate when people do needless modernization of an older house. There is nothing wrong with the older aesthetic.
Yes, I agree. Your personality is just so inviting and beautiful. And even though you wear Mennonite style dresses I see your vibrant personality shine through with your family choices. There's nothing wrong with your weight. You two are happy.
@@theMennoniteMom You don't look like a nun. I was told by one Mennonite group that the reason why the men looked more "current" was because the women's clothes had to be made in a certain style. However I have seen other groups have women wearing more "current" styles as long as it is modest. Is that true where you live?
Hi Janine. I grew up in a Mennonite background and I thought you did a great job explaining why the men and women dress the way they do. 👍🏼 You do a great job with your videos.
A healthy life does mean controlling your weight - but a better guide to health then simply measuring BMI is that a woman's waist should be less than 30 inches and a man's less than 40 inches. Any more than that denotes fat gain around the middle of the trunk which is the most dangerous for us.
@@sallyannc3176 the liver function ... metabolic health is important... I’ve got middle age podge. I’m getting close to 50 though. I worry about my insulin resistance and insulin overload.
@@kassrripples3659 yup - your Liver will struggle if you put on a lot of weight around your middle (Non alcoholic fatty liver disease). But what I was saying was that weight isn't just what to look at - my husband has a 'big frame' as he's 6'3" and has size 12 (UK) feet so has always weighed a lot. But when his waist measurement crept over 40" he had some beginnings of liver fibrosis. He reduced his weight by a stone and a half and waist measurement by couple of inches and his Liver tests (LFTs) are back to normal levels.
@@kassrripples3659 just read swishing with hydrogen peroxide kills a bacteria in your mouth that messes with your blood sugar levels. I recommend watering it down by half before swishing.
Thank you for explaining this in such an honest and gracious way. I’m a Christian but not Mennonite. I appreciate you acknowledging tradition. All denominations have tradition. When tradition becomes an idol, we’re in trouble no matter the denomination.
I asked Lynette the question about the dressing difference between Mennonite men and women and she directed me to this video An I’m so glad she did your explanation was very interesting an informative thank you I for one respect you an others for holding on to cherished traditions thank you!
Another blessings I have found in wearing dresses only? I make my own, all from the same pattern. I have 6 “cool weather” dresses and 6 “ warm weather” dresses. That’s it! Talk about a simple wardrobe. I love the freedom now in not having a myriad of decisions to make about what to wear each day. When one of my newer dresses starts wearing out, it goes into the everyday selection that I wear at home and I make another to replace it for going out of the house. The old dress becomes rags or quilt pieces. I appreciate your candor in explaining this subject. Blessings, Betsy
I agree with you. Clothes shopping for women can be a nightmare. We have very little choice, because necklines are low on almost all the garments. Then we struggle with a fabric being so thin that they are almost see through. Women have to end up wearing another undergarments underneath a top to be able to stay modest. Dresses and skirts in the stores are made very short. It can be totally frustrating to find clothing that is even reasonably modest.
I love how you explained modesty. I completely agree with you too. Isn't something that is seems "sexy" for a woman to be more and more unclothed. This is just so wrong and women need to correct that and respect themselves more.
I'm relatively new to dressing modestly. My husband and I were talking about modesty for men the other day. We came to the conclusion that the fit is very important. Women definitely lust after muscular men so my husband tries to wear less fitted shirts to practice modesty.
I really appreciate & respect your solid position/conviction with your Christian beliefs. I am grateful for your presence in the RU-vid world. You are such a blessing & a breath of fresh air!!
I'm not Mennonite, But you have explained yourself beautifully. (Even without notes) lol I've wondered myself about the men dressing what appears to be more modern. I respect you, what you stand for, and what your trying to do. Keep it up. Stay you. God Bless
I appreciate you explaining the topic of modest dress. I know it can be a hard topic to address while not seeming to be judgemental. I am independent fundamental Baptist. We have always been taught modesty and I dress in a distinctive feminine and modest manner. When explaining my convictions I have been viewed as prideful which I am not. I hope everyone understands that someone can have these convictions while still loving and respecting others who may disagree. In the end we will answer to God for our own actions. So I will be kind and respectful to others who will believe differently than me. And I hope that everyone will show you the same respect to you for explaining and answering that question. God Bless! ❤️
you are adorable Jeannine! Modesty is the key here and also you are honoring your heritage by the way you dress. You are not standing out to be noticed but standing with your belief in modesty and honoring God and your family. In the end if you are pleasing the Lord, that's all that matters.
I once heard a quote saying "In order to understand tomorrow, we must understand yesterday" and I think about that sometimes, how much we learn from history
I & my husband joined a mennonite church in our late 20s. (neither of us were raised that way) At first I HATED the dresses. I was already dressing modestly and wearing a covering.. I didn't feel I needed to change that. But the longer we've been in the church, the more I've realized there is a bit of "unity in spirit", for lack of a better term, for the women in it. It's also so freeing to know I can pick fabrics I love & sew a dress that will fit perfect in only 2 hours or so. You are right about being able to spot a mennonite man, or even a mennonite youth young man. There are little differences that stand out loudly to us, but not really much in society. Also, I'm thankful I don't have to sew pants for my guys!! I think you did a beautiful job explaining the differences! You're heartfelt sincerity was very touching.
I'm sure you did have a jolt! People coming in do sacrifice a lot, but I agree with you. There is something unifying and simple that I love about it. Thanks for sharing! I love hearing from 1st generation mennonites. (:
I love being able to dress modestly. I know that we who choose to dress more modestly often draw attention, but in a positive way. I have been approached and actually ”thanked” for dressing this way. I wouldn't change this for the world.
yes! so true! I have also had similar experiences. Once, I very tough looking Harley man approached me. I forget what he said, but he was very respectful. I've noticed it various times, that men tend to treat us (modestly dressed women) more respectfully than maybe they do those that aren't. It's been a blessing.
Love how you talked about not letting dressing become “religion,” I go to a Quaker meeting and it’s very similar! Quakers are most interested in the inward journey and clothing isn’t important, but it’s very nice to see how you DO use clothing to show your journey:)
Hey Janine! Fellow Mennonite here! Thanks for sharing this! Very accurate and as I’m just a teenager I now feel better equipped to answer when someone asks me why I dress like I do 😊
This is so interesting! My sister-in-law chose to join the local traditional Mennonite community (in BC, Canada) after attending a traditional Mennonite elementary school, and her community is much more conservative than your community seems to be, but much less than other communities. She can have coloured and patterned dresses, unlike many other communities, but her husband would never wear “trendy” or fitted jeans or tshirts. In their community the men wear store bought jeans and pants, but home sewn, long sleeve, button up shirts. It is interesting to see the many many levels of modesty!
I had two auto-immune problems after the birth of my daughter, hyper-thyroidism and irritable bowel syndrome. The irritable bowel syndrome was so painful and I wasn’t absorbing nutrients very well. Now that I am in menopause, it only tears it’s ugly head occasionally. The hyper-thyroid caused infertility issues. I got pregnant about 2 1/2 years after her birth, but miscarried at the beginning of my 3rd month. I got pregnant a while later and had a baby boy. My daughter is 4 1/2 years older than my son. After his birth, my hyper-thyroid got even more hyper!! My hair fell out and I lost a lot of weight. I never was able to get pregnant again. I know that your son is a tender mercy and a blessing from God. I came from a big family and I am a member of a church that traditionally has large families. It is hard sometimes to answer questions from family and friends, as to why you don’t have more children. But the Lord blesses us in other ways. I now have 9 grandchildren! “The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives. - Russell M. Nelson
Connie Lindsey I'm sorry to hear about your health issues. I find it very rude and personal not any bodies business as to you having more children. God blessed you with 2 and 9 grandchildren.
Just wondering about your ibd, is there anything that works specifically for you? I have ulcerative colitis very bad and im struggling so much with it.
Thanks so much for the video. I prefer when people aren't scripted on Q&A videos. I completely understand and agree with you on modesty. I am not Mennonite, but am a follower of Jesus Christ. I too, am concerned with personal modesty. I believe that each Christian must live out their faith in their own way. I know that God loves people more than anything and that as I live my faith I am led to love people, regardless of the choices they make, which includes how they dress. I think your way of dress and head covering is lovely. Thanks so much for taking the time to answer the questions. I hope you have a wonderful, blessed day!
I completely agree with you. We are to love people and show Jesus love to them. Who did Jesus befriend? It was the poor, the prostitutes, sinners etc. Not really the religious people. But we are personally responsible for our own body's as we are the temple of the living God.
Hi Janine I remember how poorly you were last year and it’s so lovely to see you looking so much better now. My son has Crohn’s disease and I sympathise with you regarding flare-ups and how much they can disrupt your daily life. Please don’t change we love you as you are, I have always dressed modestly, not because of a religious thing (although I am a Christian) but because I just would not have felt comfortable. I love the dresses you wear but there is so much more to you than your clothing. The kindness just shines out of you and you are a beautiful person. Take care and be safe all of you. God bless 🤗
This is the first video that I have seen of you and I just wanted to say you explained everything so well! I absolutely loved how you explained that the way you choose to dress etc is simply letting the heart change that came from loving the Lord pour outward, (you said it so much better). I'm a Christian and I completely agree that women now days are not generally taught about modesty in society as a whole. My grandmother taught me about modesty and I was grateful for all those valuable lessons.
I loved this video! You totally nailed it. Love how you brought history into the whole head covering/ dress thing and yeah, it gave me, as a Mennonite, good food for thought. Thanks for all your hard work!! Great job editing! Lol blessings ❤️
I agree with dressing modestly. My husband is a pastor and I don’t wear anything but dresses and skirts. My husband doesn’t wear shorts or tank tops. But I totally agree with dress has changed over time and it is very frustrating to go shopping now days. I do recommend a couple of books about dress they are very good. One is “what in the world should I wear” and “dress, the heart of the matter”. We don’t force this down anyone’s throat but if anyone wants to know those books are glad at explaining! Thanks for talking on this!
Oh my goodness! I just finished reading "What in the World Should I Wear?" - again! I have read it several times and passed it on to others. It explains why we need to dress modestly and what the Bible says about our dress. It is such an encouragement for those of us who wear dresse/skirts all of the time.
Thank you so much! Recently moved to PA and love being so close to the tradition and culture. You have to live life a little more slowly after an introduction to buggy jams and tractor jams. Not your typical traffic jam! My favorite local store is Good's store, farm stands are amazing but my garden is probably bringing me the greatest joy. I grew up in the desert and will never take this gorgeous green for granted!
very interesting! Yes, welcome to country traffic jams! ha ha. Especially if you are in lancaster area. Narrow roads, lots of people, and many cultures all trying to share the same road. LOL.
Welcome to Pa. I live in Ephrata,Pa . Lancaster county. Yes there are a lot of farming apparatuses and horse drawn buggies that's for sure!! But I Love the slower life ,I am nit a city person by any means. Have you ever heard of Green Dragon farmers Market in my town? It is a large market full of everything and people of all races have stands there,we live right up the road from it,it is handy living so close. Hope you have a great weekend ahead!
@@robertadunn1572 Thank you for the welcome, I love this place! The Green Dragon is not too far from us and every week we plan to go but somehow it just hasn't happened yet. Sounds like a great way to spend a Friday night. I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well!
I grew up Mennonite and though I don’t dress like you, I dress modestly and have taught my two daughters to do so also. I respect you greatly and the way you explained the whole manner of dress was so well done! I love your channel and never miss a video. God bless you and your family! ❤️❤️❤️
In my view women stand out and dress more modest because they have never been able to adress their sexuality as man have. Historically and to an extend today their value is created by their virginity or if married the amount of children. In absolute contrast the womans worth in the mainstreem society is also often created by her beauty and how much she shows. What a double standrad!! We should just simly look much more at peoples hearts, compassion and actions! Regardless of dressing.
Appreciate u addressing this hard topic. I dress as u do and appreciate it very much. Men can stay "separated" and "modest" by not following fads and wearing tight pants and shirts; and be modest by having sleeves on shirts,not wearing splashy t-shirts etc...all in all we do what we do because if Who we belong to and represent 💙. Bless u sister 😉
Thank you so much for sharing!! I love the way you brought out the difference between men and women in their dress! It makes sense! Keep shining the light of Jesus! God bless you!💜
You did a great job explaining why you dress the way you do. I appreciated your comment that there are many ways to dress modestly. I’m Mennonite, but I don’t wear dresses usually. I’m most comfortable when I’m wearing loose-fitting clothing that covers my legs and shoulders, etc.. For me, that can mean loose-fitting sweatpants and tee shirts. Luckily, I rarely need to dress up more than that. 😄
I think you did a very good job explaining! Thank you for your thoughtfulness you show to others while explaining modesty. I'm not sure I always do that, thank you for being a good example.
You did wonderful at explaining everything. We as a family have chosen that the boys and men wear shirts with a collar and buttons, my husband personally has chosen to wear a long sleeved shirt every day, where as our son wears both short and long. Now our church has no rules on this things t-shirts are very much a thing and I'm not saying that that's wrong but we as a family have chosen to be this way
We appreciate your comprehensive answer to Mennonite dress. By the way, all your dresses are fabulous!! I need to wear layers mostly and long sleeves . Long skirts are nice.
I think your explanation was beautifully stated! Keep being true to what the Lord has called you as a family to and thank you for explaining that our outward expression is an issue of our hearts and our dress is not an issue of works. It IS all about Jesus Christ!! ❤️☺️
I love the way you dress! I think it's beautifully modest and feminine. It also must be so nice to have a complete outfit with one piece of clothing! I used to love wearing dresses when I was a child, but I grew out of it by around 2nd grade. Now I feel out of place wearing skirts and dresses, and like you said, it can be hard to find store bought pieces that aren't spaghetti straps and so on. (And chub rub on the thighs, ouch - but that is something that needs to be addressed health wise). I also have issues with standing out in public. I have always wanted to blend in and it is much harder when one dresses so differently than the norm. I do understand also that it can be good to stand out as a Christian and can open up dialogue with others about Jesus. I am still shakey in my beliefs as I grew up without religion and do not always feel deserving of His love. I avoid low cut shirts and never show my knees in public. Thank you for all your wonderful videos :)
I am plus size and have found that wearing bike shorts or leggings (long or Capri length) underneath my dresses combats the chub rub perfectly. Make sure to get the Spandex/Polyester moisture wicking ones and not cotton. I actually really like the Avia brand ones at Walmart!
@@BLWSquared thanks for the suggestion! I have used legging under skirts before but I will have to check out the bike shorts at Walmart! I haven't been there since covid started. I'd say it's about time for a trip :)
On the subject of something to wear under a skirt or dress, I wear something called a slip short. I got them at Walmart. They are Vanity Fair brand and they had them in 2 different styles, the spandex type or a thinner, more silky type. If they don't have them in the store, you can get them online, which I did for a few more pairs. I wear them for modesty's sake in case my skirt should fly up or I'm up on a ladder (yes I do that in a dress) something along those lines. Or like the time my dog decided to chase after a cat while I had him on a leash and he took me flying head over heels down the drive way! I will say this about wearing dresses and skirts; I did wear pants for a period of time in my life, always loose fitting with something over my hips and I NEVER had anyone approach me in public and say they knew I was a Christian. Since wearing dresses only, people do that a lot and actually have told me about something or someone in their lives and asked me to pray for them. It does make a difference! I know this for a fact.
Dear Janine,you are a dear kind soul and I like you! You can dress how you like as long as your happy and no one should judge.You and Xander are real chatty and such a people person.If you visit Scotland I would love to show you around and to be my guest.My Mum has Crohns and it can be awful.You should be a motivational speaker.Lots Love from Scotland 🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️
oooo, I may just take you up on a Scotland tour. You have no idea how much we would all enjoy having a local take us around. Scotland is on my husband's bucket list. I'm sorry your Mum has Crohns... it's so hard! Hugs!
I've noticed some mennonite groups have woman who do not wear head coverings and dresses all the time. I found that interesting. I am not mennonite, but have discovered I believe many of the same core thoughts of those with an Anabaptist background. I really didn't even know much about this until digging into ancestry on my Dad's side of the family and discovering our P.A. dutch roots. (A closed adoption had this hidden from us). Jesus is central to my life, church is important, and I believe in modesty as well. My modesty just looks a little different...longer shorts in summer, no low v neck lines, etc. I learn so much from you. Thanks! I also enjoy the positivity of your channel and look forward to your videos.
I love you! You are so real and a breath of fresh air. First found you when you showed your rv reveal before you sold it. We live full time in our RV. My husband is a "retired" Pastor who periodically fills in at churches that have a vacancy. You are right about historical fashions and women's clothing and how much it's changed. And I'm sorry about losing your baby. There are a LOT of babies in heaven, including our infant grand daughter. You have a very strong faith that helped you through that. I don't know how people get through life without Him. We need to share Jesus with the world, because the lost need to know Him too. God bless you!
It’s so refreshing to hear from someone who lives their life because of their pure love for God. Your the one that is free! Life is easier when one understands that God loves us the way he made us. Also I’m so glad you are standing in faith and believing God is healing you and he is. God Bless ♥️
Excellent explanation for the differences between men and women’s dress. I don’t know if you have heard of the conservative holiness movement but that is what I am a part of (not Pentecostal but a separate group) and it is kind of the same, except all of us tend to wear sleeves past our elbows including the men. Some groups wear homemade dresses and some don’t. But I love the way you brought history in and showed how women’s dress has changed so much more than men’s has. That was excellent.
I'm so sorry to hear about your miscarriage ❤🙏🏼 Just to encourage you - my sister has had ulcerative colitis for the past 3 years & she just gave birth to a healthy baby girl last month ❤ Don't let the disease stop you if you feel in your heart to have another blessing 😘
I actually find you to be concise as well as kind! I’m a Mennonite as well and came from a setting probably even slightly more conservative than you are currently in! I believe the move to so much immodest clothes has to do with feminism and I also feel it has to do with the fact that as a general rule men are giving to visual stimulation and women in a sense are being “sold” for sexual pleasure. Very ungodly. I do agree it’s hard for me to buy a dress I can wear without at least one additional clothing item going with it because of low necklines etc. one thing that has started is modest clothing companies. This has helped be they do tend to be pricey! I definitely found common ground with you about gardening and we also have goats! Blessings! Keep it up!
Great video, I really appreciate learning about how different cultural groups practice modesty. I’m one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and many of the women in my congregation got so fed up with trying to meet biblical standards of modesty with store-bought clothes that they have started to have their dresses made. I still buy my clothes but find that thrift stores are the only places I can find skirts that are both long and loose enough! Its so true that what is considered appropriate is SO uncovered nowadays. Its nice to know there are still groups out there who value biblical teachings on this matter!
Great video! I've been wondering about that so it was cool to see you've addressed it :) I dress modestly just simply because I prefer how good it makes me feel and for how practical it is. In my case it's strickly skirts & dresses outside my home, elbows, cleavage and knees covered. Having said that, my husband wouldn't be caught dead in anything less than a decent t-shirt and either jeans or knee length shorts and nobody calls that modest.
Good for you! And yes, you are right. No one calls that modest because it's the accepted attire and men generally wear those types of clothes, so it doesn't pop out as modest.
You are so articulate. Being self conscious and only hearing your voice for a while can wear on you I know, but I found this to be clear and full of truth. Thank you for this video. It sprang up after a current video.
You described modesty perfectly. I am Catholic and consider myself to be modest. I think about covering my body with modest clothing and it is challenging to find appropriate clothes but it is doable. Thank you for your interesting and informative videos.
I appreciate the history lesson! Thank you! I had often thought of men's suits as basically the same throughout the years but I was mostly jealous their shoes were more comfortable than mine as there is no such thing as a pair of comfortable heels in my opinion. LOL I'm glad you are feeling well and I wish you continued success in your journey to lose weight. I think you look great but I understand what it's like to be really sick, lose a bunch, be happy with that even though you're miserable, then finally feel great again only to eat what you want and gain it all back. I'm still trying to come out of my flare but I'm feeling much better which has led to some poor food decisions for which I always pay for but I'm learning. =) God bless!
I had one child. Hes 31 now! We wanted to have more children! Couldnt due to my blood type. I came down many years later with thyroid problems that went un treated until three years ago. Now I'm medication for high cholesterol. God knows what we can handle , and what is best for us. I'm so proud of my son. He has grown to be a fine young man. Hes been my rock! Since is Dads death. I thank God for him. Hes a blessing. I enjoy your videos You have a wonderful family . You are vary blessed. God bless you, and your family.
I am not a Mennonite. However, I do dress modestly in skirts and dresses. The response to the clothing question was a great explanation and I can definitely relate. People often automatically associate modest with old fashioned. I also started sewing clothes so that I could have fashionable items that are also modest. Shopping the the stores can be difficult at times.
I appreciate that you acknowledge that there are more than 1 way to dress modestly. We are a Christian family, and have 2 little girls. We choose to wear pants or even tank tops. But we’ve really tried to instil in our daughter’s that God looks at the heart - and how we dress is a reflection of our heart. So we choose to wear longer shorts, high neck lines, dresses or skirts knee length or longer, no spaghetti straps etc. Because we want to honour God with our outward appearance. Our kids are only 8&9 but it just really clicks and resonates with them. Their both so conscious and convicted even as kids, what is and isn’t appropriate. It’s a tough balance with the world we live it. So many ‘cute styles’ our kids like.. but when we remind them of the heart behind our choice to be modest, the desire to be ‘fashionable’ seems to fade. Lord willing, they will carry this on throughout their life.
I want to address your comments about your weight. I live in a community with German Baptists, and church we attend was started by people who left that, as well as the vast majority of the congregation are former GB's. I've noticed in that culture, as well as Mennonite, there seems to be this thing where all the young ladies are reed thin. If that's the standard you're measuring yourself by, please stop. You are a lovely lady and from what I can tell via your videos, you are at a healthy weight. Your health is so much more than a number on a scale! I hope you can stop focusing on that and simply eat healthy and be thankful for wherever your body settles at as a healthy weight for you!!
thank you kindly. Maybe it is a Mennonite thing, but I wouldn't say so where I am from. It's just always been an insecurity of mine as I've always been the one that struggles with my weight ever since a child. And getting older makes it much harder. But thanks for brightening my day!
the Mennonite Mom then please, don’t. God looks at our hearts and knows our minds/thoughts, like He told Samuel about David. He is not interested on how we look. I think it’s good to be healthy ( you look healthy to me ), just remember aesthetics won’t matter to God when we go to heaven. This is coming from someone who used to care a lot about aesthetics and what people thought about me. I have been slowly working on it. God loves you. God bless your family. 🙏🏼♥️
the Mennonite Mom Thank you for blessing us with this lovely channel. Can’t wait to watch the head covering video. If you decide to make it. God bless .
You are very healthy weight wise. Your body has allowed you to do so many things that many of us women could only dream of. You are very active as well. Dont judge yourself based off a number on the scale (they are filthy liars anyway) or compare yourself to other women. I am very sorry to hear about your miscarriage. :(
Good explanation. I never thought about how men's clothing hasn't changed much but women's has. It makes sense now why your modest dress seems so different.
I recently joined a Mennonite church and have started to wear cape dresses- and have been really struggling with seeing the men wear tight fitting pants that outline enough to make it VERY immodest. I’ve been talking with our pastor to see if they’re open to changing this. I’d love to see the men dress in a more conservative, more modest way. It’s begun to feel like a double standard when the ladies wear two layers to cover up, yet the men wear basically whatever they want to, and glorify their bodies, irregardless of modesty in mind- I was told demon have more self control when it comes to that- and I’m so disappointed and dissatisfied with that answer. I’d love to see a higher standard in my own church when it comes to the men. It’s began to feel like women have a uniform, and the men are free to be worldly. (This is specifically my church. Not all mennonites have this issue.)
Thank you for this video! I'm a born again believer...and I really want to do what the Lord is asking me as far as a head covering...and what that is referring to... I would definitely be interested in learning more. :) It is confusing because some women say your covering is your hair (and they say you should wear your hair down/long), while other women say it's a physical material covering...and then others say its not for today and that it's legalistic. Anyway, I just care what God thinks...and am not sure how I feel. Thanks again for your videos! They give me such peace. :) God bless you! - Michelle
God bless you for your open heart. For now, I would simply advise you to read the teaching behind the passage. It's teaching headship order, and our different roles as men and women. (: We believe the headship covering is a symbol of our acceptance to that role.
@@theMennoniteMom Totally agree with this! At the end of the day, try to remember that the most important thing is your relationship with God. It's not always easy, but try to remember that the end goal is pleasing him, not how you look in other people's eyes (including church members)
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QA4bxP0nY_0.html here is a great resource for an in depth study of the head covering passage in 1 Corinthians 11. Hope it helps! There is a series of 3 messages... They are worth the time!
