Comments on: Q & A: Round Two

By: Julianne

Julianne — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:50:57 +0000

Not sure if you will answer this since the post is so old, but I am wondering what your views on dental health are. Do you ever visit the dentist?

By: guy muse

guy muse — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:23:16 +0000

I regularly read your blog in my blog reader, but this post is my favorite of all time. I printed it out and my wife and I have sat down and discussed together what you write above. In just a single blog post, you manage to say what most authors attempt in the length of a book. Thanks for sharing in such an open and transparent way that ends up helping missionaries like us.

By: livesimplylovestrongly

livesimplylovestrongly — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:33:45 +0000

I am currently a member of CHM(Christian Healthcare Ministries). It is a bill sharing group. We are self-emplyoyed and insurance is not cheap. I like the concept of Christians providing for one another’s needs. We haven’t had to submit a bill yet, but I like the idea that my monthly contribution is helping others pay their bills. Check it out online, or email me if you have any questions.

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:26:42 +0000

Hi Kim…I have written about what Proverbs has to say about family/being a wife here:
http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/category/proverbs/

But I will definitely consider writing more in the future!

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:33:37 +0000

Hi! I loved this post. I don’t know if it’s something you would be interested in at all, but if you could write some future posts more in length about your beliefs regarding family and marriage that would be wonderful. As someone mentioned before, no one ever talks about it in a way that doesn’t come across as a religious zealot so your perspective is really refreshing and affirming.

By: Carole

Carole — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:41:08 +0000

Hello! It’s been a little while since I stopped by to read. I love your content – mixing it up with James and real life stuff (money, etc.) and all.

My husband and I switched from insurance to using a “share” kind of program (perhaps you’ve already looked into that as well!) called Samaritan Ministries. Since we hope to have more children and hope to have homebirths, we see it as a “savings account” of sorts for the homebirth (since they will cover a homebirth in full). I thought that I’d mention it just in case you hadn’t heard of it.

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:34:57 +0000

Thanks for what you said about health insurance – I haven’t had it for almost a year now and it stresses me out somewhat, especially since we want to have a baby sometime soon. It’s good to see a family who hasn’t let something like insurance get in the way of life!

By: Mariah

Mariah — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:02:44 +0000

Just an addendum to my previous comment to clarify…God doesn’t help those who help themselves. He helps the helpless! I’m so thankful for his love and grace. I certainly can’t get it all together without Him!

By: Mariah

Mariah — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:59:50 +0000

Love this post! Your thoughts about insurance have really helped me! During our time in Europe, we had access to socialized medicine. Not a good thing, in my opinion, but if we NEEDED a doctor, it was nice to know we had easy access to medical care and that it would not later appear as a bill to be paid. I am NOT an advocate of socialized medicine, however. Lots of reasons for that but I won’t go into them here. Having said that, when we moved back to the States last year I was concerned about this issue. I knew that since we are in full time ministry, we would not have the easy way out of medical insurance through my husband’s job and we cannot afford to pay out of pocket for insurance. So we have none. And God is helping us! He is faithful! I loved your comments about taking care of yourself regarding eating well and being wise in regard to your own and your family’s health, and trusting God for the “unforeseen” or the “biggies.” I believe God is in that. Not that He “helps those who help themselves,” (that’s not in the bible!) but that we are accountable and need to be good stewards of the temple He’s given us. Just want to say you have greatly encouraged me and born witness to our decision to not worry about this stuff! Keep it up, Sara…you are amazing and an amazing encourager! Just another quick thought and then I’ll stop this LOOONG comment! (hehe) I am glad you’re not on the road anymore…it means you are posting on your blog more! Purely selfish on my part, but I’m honest! LOL. I do wish I could have spent more time with you when you were here and come to know you better but it wasn’t to be. Seasons of life, ya know!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:49:14 +0000

Hi Sarah,

This post on your blog was very thought provoking (as usual). I really like reading your blog, and reflecting on the food for thought.

It does seem like you and your husband have a very good relationship.

I read with much interest about what you wrote on scriptural marriage, where the husband is ultimately responsible to God for the spiritual, financial, and emotional health of the family.

I am wondering if you and your husband have had fundamental things that you disagree on (such as lifestyle changes) and, if so, how this has been worked out?

I definitely like the idea of a spiritual marriage, but it seems that my husband and I have differences of opinion on fundamental things. My husband is not a religious or spiritual person at all, and does not see his role as provider of our family.