maybe this war is exactly what we need to truly live. Ive been having this thought recurrently coming to mind: thinking of the story of pinnochio, all he wants is to become a real boy. A real person. Isn't that exactly what we all long for? to become real boys? real men? I know that's all I ever wanted in my life. But the thought that has been in my mind is: to become a real boy, it's gonna take everything from me. All my time, all ,y energy, all ,y love, all the vitality that I currently lack, all my discipline. It's gonna take everything from me. But this thought fills me with beauty and purpose, and it is strong enough to pull me away from cheap dopamine.
Maybe there's only war, but maybe that's what will turn us into real boys.
and, to quote Jordan Peterson "its not like you have anything better to do".
That final quote is so true man. What else are we going to do if it's not sacrificing ourselves and devoting our lives to a higher purpose? Just wait for death? No thanks.
This is very striking to me, a woman who is living the dream in the country with the husband, kids, and sweet little homestead. I fled the city when I was a young woman, before I knew Christ, and ever since my husband and I got married, our goal has been to shield our children from the things we left behind in our past lives and former localities. We are very grateful they’ve been able to grow up with a relatively normal childhood, reading books, playing with their friends, learning about the Lord, homestead skills, and animal husbandry. However, the cloud has always hung over us that we still live in this world. They are sensible and intelligent boys and now at 11 + 12 they’re very aware of why we live this way. It’s slowly dawned on me over time that this is their world, their future, what you describe here may very well be their battle (aside from the “hot” wars we’ve always anticipated we all may see). I’ve done my best to equip them to fight. They’ve been taught from a young age the one single thing they can rely upon and trust is the truth and stability of God’s Word. They’ll choose their own path one day and forge their own character but as far as I can help it, they’ll go out into the world prepared to do battle against the lies that wage against the truth of Christ.
It's actually quite hopeful to see that the kind of life you mention is still a possibility. As someone who's unmarried, I worry about doing that because I can't keep but think that unless we actually fight this war in the battlefield of public influence and help the culture recover, eventually this darkness will spread to the point where there will be no retreat possible and nowhere to run away to to escape the tyrannical surveillance of the state.
Yes it’s very interesting to hear your perspective for this reason. My husband and I stay very pragmatic about the future, but because there are so many young families moving here to the Ozarks to do what we do, and I have so many young and/or unmarried people following me online, I tend to think that it’s going to be the norm soon.
I truly want this life for everyone, especially those of you who would really value it in the biggest and most important sense, since I think marriage and family is a huge part of how we can prevail in this climate. And I don’t think this kind of lifestyle would be sustainable without a certain degree of resolve about the future and the megalithic institutions who are working against it. If you get married and have children, you’ll be engaging in a very powerful form of cultural and spiritual warfare in that alone.
We are here now at this moment in history and prophecy for a reason. God has placed us here because he has made us to be the warriors of his word. It’s no accident we have been chosen. We all have our God given skills to make a stand for him. Protection of our family is the ultimate priority and banding together to save others from evil. We must take a stand. Now is the time.
Wow. This resonates so deeply with one of the most prevalent inner struggles of my life. I used to dream of living the off-grid life, until I realized the vanity of that selfish fantasy. Now I consider myself something of a soldier, who fights everyday evil. I think of myself as something of a priest who is preparing himself (and his loved ones) to be a worthy offering to God. I cannot do those things if I retreat from people and the falling world. Like Aaron, who charged with the burning censer into the tide of death to stop the plague, I must move towards the evil in the world, burning with the holiness of God and a heart of compassion.
Glad to hear that man! Like I wrote in the article, it’s a very different book to what I usually write, but like this article, it’s more free flowing and less focused on being practical. I think you’ll enjoy it 👊🏻
Beautifully said brother. We wait patiently for the next life, and do our best in this one, without forgetting this is not the world we were made for 🙏🏼
maybe this war is exactly what we need to truly live. Ive been having this thought recurrently coming to mind: thinking of the story of pinnochio, all he wants is to become a real boy. A real person. Isn't that exactly what we all long for? to become real boys? real men? I know that's all I ever wanted in my life. But the thought that has been in my mind is: to become a real boy, it's gonna take everything from me. All my time, all ,y energy, all ,y love, all the vitality that I currently lack, all my discipline. It's gonna take everything from me. But this thought fills me with beauty and purpose, and it is strong enough to pull me away from cheap dopamine.
Maybe there's only war, but maybe that's what will turn us into real boys.
and, to quote Jordan Peterson "its not like you have anything better to do".
That final quote is so true man. What else are we going to do if it's not sacrificing ourselves and devoting our lives to a higher purpose? Just wait for death? No thanks.
I think one of the things my generation has to do is talk about peace. What it is. How it’s possible. Etc.
Most of us haven’t experienced peace at all. Our families were broken before we were born. We don’t have a blueprint.
Great article. Sadly I got to many book’s waiting for me right now.
Glad you liked the article brother. Yes, after all, blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
And yeah I get you, I also have a long list of books waiting haha. Maybe in the future you can read it 👊🏻
This is very striking to me, a woman who is living the dream in the country with the husband, kids, and sweet little homestead. I fled the city when I was a young woman, before I knew Christ, and ever since my husband and I got married, our goal has been to shield our children from the things we left behind in our past lives and former localities. We are very grateful they’ve been able to grow up with a relatively normal childhood, reading books, playing with their friends, learning about the Lord, homestead skills, and animal husbandry. However, the cloud has always hung over us that we still live in this world. They are sensible and intelligent boys and now at 11 + 12 they’re very aware of why we live this way. It’s slowly dawned on me over time that this is their world, their future, what you describe here may very well be their battle (aside from the “hot” wars we’ve always anticipated we all may see). I’ve done my best to equip them to fight. They’ve been taught from a young age the one single thing they can rely upon and trust is the truth and stability of God’s Word. They’ll choose their own path one day and forge their own character but as far as I can help it, they’ll go out into the world prepared to do battle against the lies that wage against the truth of Christ.
It's actually quite hopeful to see that the kind of life you mention is still a possibility. As someone who's unmarried, I worry about doing that because I can't keep but think that unless we actually fight this war in the battlefield of public influence and help the culture recover, eventually this darkness will spread to the point where there will be no retreat possible and nowhere to run away to to escape the tyrannical surveillance of the state.
Yes it’s very interesting to hear your perspective for this reason. My husband and I stay very pragmatic about the future, but because there are so many young families moving here to the Ozarks to do what we do, and I have so many young and/or unmarried people following me online, I tend to think that it’s going to be the norm soon.
I truly want this life for everyone, especially those of you who would really value it in the biggest and most important sense, since I think marriage and family is a huge part of how we can prevail in this climate. And I don’t think this kind of lifestyle would be sustainable without a certain degree of resolve about the future and the megalithic institutions who are working against it. If you get married and have children, you’ll be engaging in a very powerful form of cultural and spiritual warfare in that alone.
Appreciate the encouragement, needed to hear that now.
Glad you liked the article brother, God bless and keep pushing!
We are here now at this moment in history and prophecy for a reason. God has placed us here because he has made us to be the warriors of his word. It’s no accident we have been chosen. We all have our God given skills to make a stand for him. Protection of our family is the ultimate priority and banding together to save others from evil. We must take a stand. Now is the time.
Perfectly said brother. We are here for a reason and that reason is to fight for all that's good and pure.
Wow. This resonates so deeply with one of the most prevalent inner struggles of my life. I used to dream of living the off-grid life, until I realized the vanity of that selfish fantasy. Now I consider myself something of a soldier, who fights everyday evil. I think of myself as something of a priest who is preparing himself (and his loved ones) to be a worthy offering to God. I cannot do those things if I retreat from people and the falling world. Like Aaron, who charged with the burning censer into the tide of death to stop the plague, I must move towards the evil in the world, burning with the holiness of God and a heart of compassion.
I'd never heard anyone explain it like this but I resonate with what you just said. A soldier who fights evil is a great way of putting it.
This is insightful. I am now interested in your book
Glad to hear that man! Like I wrote in the article, it’s a very different book to what I usually write, but like this article, it’s more free flowing and less focused on being practical. I think you’ll enjoy it 👊🏻
If its authentic, then its something I will read. I put it on my list and I plan to buy it soon. Thank you!
Beautifully said brother. We wait patiently for the next life, and do our best in this one, without forgetting this is not the world we were made for 🙏🏼
Thanks.
Didn’t mean to delete my comment.