I haven’t deactivated my Facebook account yet but I was inspired by you to step away from it. I feel a lot happier since I have. I felt like I was endlessly scrolling and wasting time. I was always afraid I would miss something or I would hurt somebody by missing a birthday, anniversary or an important event. I would compare my life to everyone else and I would feel negative afterwards. Thank you for helping me to choose to think on the most important thing … which should always be my faith! You are inspirational and I love your channel! ❤
Hi Krista! What you have shared is very similar to my own experience. Thank you for taking time to watch and let me know your thoughts on this. Thanks also for your kind words. I appreciate your support! Blessings to you...♥
Thank you for this. I no longer scroll FB, I just check notifications and respond to any thing I post. it's never controversial family church or otherwise, but just light things like my hobbies, a spiritual edification, a funny for the day and a church pic every Sunday with the text 'Have A Blessed Day!'. I'm not on Instagram, tic toc or 'X'. I no longer spend hours on Pinterest. BUT youtube is quite large in my life. I'm forced to live the sedentary life because of pain so with youtube I travel the world, watch various dances of the world, glass blowing, gardening that I can't do, continue to learn more about my hobbies, cooking, money management, plenty of good Christian teachings, podcasts, Dollar Tree hauls, etc. LOL.. But I love to learn. Without much money and unable to get out a lot I don't feel isolated, out of the loop. I do go to church and Bible study and have a small family and friends support group. I know I'm late to this party but since I've found you a few days ago, I have slowly been checking out your vids....it youtube, you know LOL.
I love RU-vid too and find it teaches me so much. As you mention, there is so much to see! My husband enjoys it too and talk about the videos we are watching. Thanks for being part of my channel community, Kathy!♥️
Great video! I do still have a Facebook account but I have learned a lot during the time since I started it. I am now very careful who I accept a friend request from and I don't post very often anymore but do share things from time to time. The main reason I kept it is because of the wonderful groups I have been able to join on it. I love nature and all of God's creation so living here in the Pacific NW I am blessed to be surrounded by so much beauty. Most of the groups I have joined are for photography and people posting pictures in this area of so many extraordinary and beautiful places that I might not otherwise know about.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this today. It has been on my mind as of late that social media can be so consuming of my time and have been convicted in a similar way as yourself. It may be time for me to do the same and close that chapter. I also need to pare down the channels I watch here on RU-vid. Hope you have a blessed day. ❤
Hi Jamie...Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. I pray the Lord will show you the way to proceed. I appreciate you taking time to watch today. Blessings ♥
You made some very good points! I needed to hear the verse in Colossians - To set my mind on things above!! I am so thankful I found your channel. You are so down to earth, a Godly woman, but you are so relatable and so real! That's one of the reasons that I love your channel ❤ You have shared a painful experience that I have experienced as well. And some days it is hard not to worry about earthly things. We have to hang on to hope! And trust that God hears a mother's prayers for her child, children, and grandchildren 🙏💜
Hi Sherry, so nice to meet you! I just found you and listened to you read the first 2 parts of your book. I could listen to you all day. Your voice echoes the spirit of God! I don't have fb but I'm hopeful I can access your book. Id purchase an audio version of you reading it any day! † As to this video I sooo needed this. I have been feeling the negative of being the scent of death to the lost. I am seeking renewal in the stillness of the Lord Jesus Christ, and know His sweet scent will refresh my soul in His due time. At this moment I am feeling wore down and sadly have been struggling for quite some time now to find fellowship with like minded believers in the unity of the spirit of truth to converse and ultimately give God glory through the fellowship together. I know its just a season and maybe even a refinement in the fire. I am content in all things , knowing and trusting God uses all things for his glory! If you could lift me in prayer if very much appreciate that and I my dear am I praising God for sending me your sweet genuine spirit to speak His goodness and affect my heart with His sweet scent God bless you and your family ❤️
Hi Tammy! I am just now seeing your comments. Thanks so much for watching my videos and being an encouragement. I pray the Lord will refresh your spirit and a sense of renewal. This old world is hard right now. I know many believers who are feeling a sense of restlessness. I will be honored to pause now and to pray for you Tammy. Blessings, friend. ♥️
Such a great topic for discussion especially for Christian women. Thank you for sharing your heart on this Sherry! I found that when I joined your Scripture writing page that I was spending more time on the art work so I could share it rather than spending more time in the Word. I quickly realized I had to drop out of it and repent. Pride was the downfall (one of them) of Eve and we all have to check ourselves to avoid it but some of us more so than others. I have since kept my page but I haven’t been involved with it in years now. It keeps me more focused on God and what His Word says - not what the world says.
Hi Tracy! I understand what you are saying. I started the Scripture Writing group with the intention of keeping it for one year only. I knew I needed accountability to finish an entire year of my commitment to the Lord. After that first year, so many ladies were enjoying the group that I decided to continue going with it. I felt God was using the group to enhance my devotional time and the devotional time of others. After 5 years, I had to re-evaluate my aims. I realized that I was dreading my Scripture Writing time because I needed a break from the pressure of being responsible for an additional FB page. I loved all the ladies in the group and was hesitant to step down. But in the end, I knew this is what the Lord was leading me to do. I was so thankful Jeannie agreed to take over the group. She has been very dedicated. God provided the opportunity for me to step aside, knowing those who are still called to Scripture Writing are able to find support and stay in the group. In the year since, I have felt a renewed sense of energy. I also can see the group is continuing to prosper. What a blessing for all involved. Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts.
@@thehomespunwife I love how we are called for a season and then God brings us to something else. It helps us stay focused on Him and not the ministries. Even the good intentions of ministry can become an idol if we aren’t diligent. But anyway I am so grateful you are still on RU-vid! I’ll be in your area soon. We’re leaving next week. I’ll be praying I can make a Sunday service at your church ♥️
I agree with all of your reasons and can so understand it. Negativity was huge. For me, it was when I started on the journey of getting my peace back. Well, the peace of God back. FB was so stressful for me and I found that I was judging the people in my small town based on the things they would post. It’s not like I don’t know where some people stand, especially fellow church members, and that troubled me with their views, but I have to give that to God. I was so anxious, stressed and burdened by it. I just couldn’t do it anymore. It isn’t worth it. Also, I was addicted and didn’t know how much until I deleted it. After two weeks, I finally got over that urge to open the app and see what everyone is posting. I knew I did the right thing for me and my family. I’ve been FB free for probably 4 years, at least. I only have an Instagram now and rarely use that and only for my volunteer headstone cleaning work. This video was so on-point, so thank you for speaking about it. I truly think things would be better if we could go back to the pre-social media era! God bless ❤
Thank you for sharing your personal experience. I identify with so many of your words. I am glad you were able to break free from that cycle and receive peace. God always knows just what we need and I'm grateful for that. I appreciate you for watching the video. Blessings to you♥
“Watching other’s lives go by”…😑 “Comparison is the thief of joy”… 😢 “facebook brings out a lot of negativity”… words of truth. Facebook causes me pain and wastes my time, precious time I can’t get back.
Our God is an on time God! I have been thinking about this very thing for a few days now. Mindlessly scrolling and comparing each other's lives along with nasty, hurtful comments that I've seen...I had to pause and I thought, "This isn't bringing you joy...why are you spending so much time here?" This video is just what I needed, Sherry, and just when I needed it! Blessings from Australia!
Hi Linda. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this subject. It's validating to know others are also feeling as I have felt. I am sorry for any hurtful things social media has brought into your life. I pray the Lord will show you just what he wants you to do concerning your social media. And I know he will bring you peace in that. Blessings to you, Linda♥
Me too girl!! I haven’t deactivated FB by I don’t look! I have found it is freeing. I would feel like I had to look everyday. I didn’t enjoy it. So, I have used my time to study my Bible and meet you and feel your sweet spirit. My mother would like you to!!
I don't go on there much anymore. Friends and family don't even call anymore. They expect you to see what's going in there life on FB. I didn't know my nephew was in hospital because I wasn't on FB. Then I get a text to go on his wife page to see what she post. Very detailed about what happened too. 😞🤦♀️
I think so many people on Facebook assume that everyone is there. But I am meeting increasing numbers of people who have either deactivated their pages or rarely use them because they find it's just too much to handle. Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience. I hope all is ok with your nephew.
Thank you! You've given me something to pause and reflect. Every FB break I've taken has always been rewarding. I think it just might be time to pull the cord for good! Thank you for your insight and sharing.
I greatly reduced my time on FB. Don’t Check it as often as I used to either. Mainly just check to see what my family has shared. On the flip side I spend more time on RU-vid following specific interests. I also have experienced a freedom from scrolling which is just so time consuming and ridiculous really. Good for you Sherry and thanks for sharing your thoughts and that scripture. It’s always in the back of my mindM.
Thank you so much for this sweet visit! 💖 I, too used Johnson’s Baby Lotion, Bath. And the Nestle Curls on my baby’s hair. It smelled wonderful! I pray your soap idea works to keep the deer away from your trees. Blessings!💖
I truly understand, I love the private group I have joined. Uplifting and if someone is not, they are block out. Well said sweet lady and have a great weekend. God bless you and your family. ❤
Hello again, Sherry! 😊 I have been thinking for a while actually about deleting my Facebook account. But, I have friends there where I stay in touch and follow..like The Homespun Wife page..that is a blessing to me. But you are so right about FB being toxic and I have found it not being good for me as well. It’s my source for news as well. I’m not sure how to make an account where I can follow a few sites yet no one will know I am on and start sending friend requests to me. I have gotten so use to checking in a bit every day. I’m definitely going to pray about that. I love your video visits! I pray you are able to continue these. You are such a blessing to me, truely. Love ands hugs to you!♥️
I am praying for wisdom about leaving Facebook. Our ministry Facebook page has 1,800 followers but our ministry RU-vid channel has only 36. Once we get more followers on RU-vid we hope to leave. Please keep us in prayer.
I have done the same thing with Facebook. My business page is on Facebook and so I just made a small personal page. Since I have done that I am so much more happier.😊
I joined Facebook because I wanted to sell on Facebook Marketplace, and you have to be a member. I have 2 people I have allowed to join, and now 3 because I joined your channel. You are a blessing, a sister in Christ, and I trust you. And I want to start scripture writing I am 64 and never wanted to be involved in Facebook because I am a very private person. And I don't care to know what everyone is doing.
I applaud you for going away from facebook. Lots of good stuff on Fb but lots of bad things too. You can scroll on far too long and go on rabbit's trails. Better times are found in reading the Bible. Colossians 3:16. Bless you.
I have been on facebook a lot of years.. I have never asked any such personal question - not openly or sent private. I truly feel sick in my stomach thinking about that.
@@thehomespunwife Also the first show I have ever seen of yours.. I am glad I saw it and watched it.. Now I need to watch more. I need your encouraging messages too.
I love you Sister Sherry you’re a wonderful person you motivate me to move forward you see I loss my son from suicide but your videos has motivated me to get to know our True living god and your introduction to Tyndale inspired bibles has gotten me to collect the entire line of bibles for my six daughters and I thank you so much I love you please keep making videos I love seeing your Tyndale bible coloring I’m still trying to find colored bible pencils that doesn’t bleed 🩸
Hi Eleanor....I am so glad to read your comment. I am sorry about your son. Please accept my condolences on your loss. The Tyndale Inspire Bibles have been such a blessing to me. I have enjoyed filling my time with God's Word. I'm glad you and your daughters have too! Most coloring pencils won't bleed but it does take a special type of pen when journaling in the Bible. The Sakura Micron Pens are excellent for journaling. They are available on Amazon. If you would like to check out other options, simply google, "non-bleeding journaling markers." Blessings to you, Eleanor! ♥
@@thehomespunwife thank you for the info by the way I ordered the live yeast you recommended I can’t wait to make my own sourdough bread and biscotti bread I love you ❤️ you’re a blessing to me and I thank you for keeping me company when I can fall asleep I watch your videos and it’s comforting to me I’m so many ways
I'm so glad I discovered your RU-vid channel. I follow your business page. This is definitely food for thought for me. I've thought about it deactivating mine too. It's hard to not scroll if it's there. Fear of missing out. God bless you! On another note, what paint color is on your walls? I'm trying to decide on a wall color and yours is so nice! Your home seems calm and light and airy! Thank you!
Hi Friend! Welcome to the channel and thank you for your support on my FB page. I completely understand the hesitancy to deactivate. It took me some time to take that step. Thank you for the kind words about our home. This color is so warm and peaceful. I am trying to recall the exact name of it, but I think it's called, "Buttercream." It has the slightest tint of warm yellow, which always feels like home to me. Look forward to seeing you next time! ♥
Hi Sherry you are talking about exactly what has been on my mind for awhile and thinking the same things. Needing to change and focus my time and mind in different ways. I didn’t know you could create an account like you were talking about . How did you do that.? Thanks for sharing.❤️
Hi Cindy! I have more than one email address and used one of them to create a new Facebook account. (Some people may not realize you can have several email addresses through Yahoo, Gmail, and other email servers. All of them are free.) When creating the account, I decided use part of my actual name but not my full name, as before. That way, I could more easily maintain some privacy. From that account, I can visit various groups and public pages. I follow several artists, since I share a lot of art on my Homespun Wife page, and I follow a couple homestead type pages. As I said, I don't have Facebook friends and I created my settings to be very private. I hope this information helps you. Thanks so much for watching, Cindy! ♥
Hi Sherry I have just deactivated my account for now. I also have an Instagram account wasn’t sure if I permanently deleted Facebook if it would affect Instagram. Plus messenger is good for connecting with a few people. I am leaning towards permanently leaving Facebook. Funny how these things can get such a hold.😊❤️
@@cindyvisser4088 I agree, Cindy. Please know you can always reach me at my email: thehomespunwife@yahoo.com God bless you as you take these steps for great fulfillment.♥
Hi Sherry I do not do facebook, the most I have is whatsapp and thats enough, to be honest I see alot of trying to be up on someone, and I am not sure I like that, I think the more we go on, the more people think they have a right to know your business and that bothers me alot, and I do noy want to share all the time, its addictive and invasive and it breeds gossiping and unhealthy behaviour and I need to unplug from it all, and have a gentle quiet spirit, so I am in agreement.
Scripture Writing Through The Year is still active! I managed the group over 5 years and after that time, I turned the leadership over to Jennie Eldridge. She does such a wonderful job! I am still a member in the group.
