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Dress & KeepChildren, Chores and Cheerfulness"What you do in your house is worth as much as if you did it up in heaven for our Lord God… We should accustom ourselves to think of our position and work as sacred and well-pleasing to God, not on account of the position and work, but on account of the word and faith from which the obedience and the work flow."
-Martin Luther
In this episode, we discuss ways to encourage work ethic and responsibility in young children.
2024-01-2659 minDress & KeepSuffering with Purpose and The Joy that is set Before usWhy is there still suffering?
Why do bad things happen to good people?
If your God is so loving, why is there so much evil in the world?
These are common questions you will hear from unbelievers and, sadly, sometimes even believers.
As James says, how can we "count it all joy" when we find ourselves suffering amid trials?
These are some of the critical questions we discuss in this episode, as well as how we can understand that Christian suffering is not arbitrary or pointless but has a...2023-12-031h 00Dress & KeepFriendliness, Friends, and Wise CounselIn this episode, we discuss a Christian perspective on friendship. What does perspective mean for relationships with unbelievers, and how we can build relationships? We also discuss some characteristics of Christian friendships and factors that could destroy them, balancing friendship and categories for relationships. 2023-11-1958 minDress & KeepChristian SuccessAre Christians Successful? Should they be? What is the biblical definition of success?
In this episode we discuss some pitfalls of Christian success.
We hope that you will join us for this discussion.2023-11-0654 minDress & KeepHospitality Vs EntertainmentIn this episode, we discuss Why the discipline of hospitality has been lost in America and also the Church.
What does it mean when you look in homes and find smaller tables and bigger TVs?
Ultimately, How can we show the love of Christ through our hospitable behavior and our actions?2023-10-191h 05Dress & KeepBirth from Curse to IncarnationWelcome to Dress and Keep. Join us in this interim season episode where we discuss infertility, home birth, and the necessity of birth in scripture.
"Birth has been cursed with pain in childbearing and yet it is through the means of birth we have the incarnation of Christ ."
2023-09-291h 07Dress & KeepMade To OrderIn today's episode, we discuss the importance of home order. First, we dive into basic principles about order such as balance, hospitality, and why the Christian home needs order.
Then Sara discusses her cleaning systems and daily disciplines that keep our home moving. We also talk about the kids’ responsibilities in all of this.
Thank you for listening in and we hope this episode provides some encouragement and guidance on home systems.2023-05-2656 minDress & KeepNot Just A MomIn Today's episode, our Special guest Aryana Meza @saltywifelife discusses motherhood and identity with Sara.
When women transition into motherhood, they often feel they have "lost themselves" and start to wonder who they are now that they've become a mother. Many face an identity crisis and can easily fall into resentment for their roles as mothers. It doesn't help that society doesn't take motherhood seriously, either. In this recording, the ladies discuss where we should place our identity, how to bring mothering back to God's glory, and how to navigate the desire for affirmation and recognition. 2023-05-091h 00Dress & KeepShepherds or SitcomsMen, the world has proclaimed you the "Sitcom Dad." The buffoon who knows more about current athletes' stats than the status of your own home. By his own passivity, the Sitcom dad has subjected himself to this standard and expectation. Be the Shepherd scripture commands you to be, not the man your wife has trained into passivity. Your wife thinks she needs it, but she doesn't. Scripture calls you to be a Shepherd within your home; God has gifted you with your family. They are your sheep; lead them well.
The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspire...2023-04-181h 15Dress & KeepThe Glory Of ManIn this episode, we discuss the Glory of Man. What is Glory? How do Men view Glory? How do Women view Glory? How can Women be the Glory of their Husbands? We hope you enjoy this conversation as we continue by God's grace to Dress and Keep our homes for the Glory of God.
1 Corinthians 11:7
7 For a man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God, but woman is the glory of man.
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Dress & KeepThe Necessity of Forgiveness.In todays episode we discuss forgiveness and bitterness. Without the forgiveness of sins, there is no salvation. We give others a small glimpse of the gospel when we quickly and unconditionally offer forgiveness. How should we forgive? Do we forgive for our own sake? What does scripture say about forgiveness? The books we mention are “How to be Free from Bitterness” by Jim Wilson and “The Mortification of Sin” by John Owen. We highly recommend them both for a more detailed look at these topics. Thank you for listening in. We hope you leave todays episode feeling challenged and encourag...2023-03-2242 minDress & KeepHigh Expectations Coated with GraceDiscipline is a small but important part of the child-parent relationship. In this episode, we will discuss our overall parenting philosophy which is "High Expectations Coated with Grace". What you're going to learn is that discipline has a lot less to do with the kids and more to do with the parent's self-control, self-discipline, work ethic, and consistency. 2023-02-2852 minDress & KeepThe Gospel SeedIn this episode of Dress & Keep, we discuss the foundation of a Gospel Centerd Home, the Gospel Seed. The Gospel should affect every area of a Christian life.
"Nothing is Neutral Now"
Subjects like:
What is the Gospel?
A False Gospel
The Importance of Studying Scripture
The Church and Community
The Gospel Seed in the Home2023-02-1546 minDress & KeepIntroductionWelcome to our Inaugural Episode of Dress and Keep.2023-01-3139 min