Faith on the Farm: How My Beliefs Shape My Homestead
As some of you may know, I’m a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and my faith shapes everything I do—including having faith on the farm.
“We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ.” (2 Nephi 25:26)
I believe in my Savior, Jesus Christ. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, we BELIEVE in Christ!
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men. We hope all things, we have endured many things, and we seek after anything virtuous, lovely, of good report, or praiseworthy. (Article of Faith 13)
Faith is at the heart of my life and my homesteading journey, and I’m grateful to share that with you. Our little farm is more than just a place to grow food—it’s a place to grow closer to God, to each other, and to the people we serve.
How Our Faith Shapes Our Christian Homestead
For those unfamiliar, we were once nicknamed “Mormons” because of the Book of Mormon, but we prefer to be called members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. My faith has deeply influenced the way we run our homestead, from how we care for our animals to how we serve our neighbors.
First and foremost—homesteading is a blessing. God has given us the amazing opportunity to care for His creatures and to live a life of simple, faith-centered living.
When we started, our biggest goal was to help others. We wanted to make a living without debt, selling to those who can afford it and sharing what’s left over with those in need. While we’ve only been at it a few years and our giving has been modest, as our herd and knowledge grow, we hope to bless more families freely.
Homesteading and Learning Contentment
One of the greatest lessons homesteading has taught our family is contentment—being happy with less. This is completely opposite of what the world teaches. Society tells us to want more, faster. But as we’ve slowed down, spent less, and focused on what truly matters, we’ve grown closer as a family.
We spend more time serving one another, looking after each other’s needs, and living with a deep sense of gratitude for the blessings we already have.
Serving Through Homesteading
Over the years, I’ve developed a deep love for service. Sometimes it’s inconvenient, but often those moments are the most rewarding.
We serve by sharing our knowledge and products, helping neighbors with their animals, and caring for the livestock God has entrusted to us. And yes—sometimes those animals repay us by being stubborn in the middle of a snowstorm! But even those moments become cherished memories.
Hardship has shaped us, strengthened us, and helped us face future challenges with hope and joy. This is one of the hidden gifts of faith-based homesteading—it teaches resilience, gratitude, and trust in God’s timing.
Your Turn
If you live simply, I’d love to know: Why do you choose this lifestyle? How has your faith shaped your journey?
Faith on the farm isn’t just about growing food—it’s about growing in love, service, and trust.
