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Joy Forney
Registrace 7. 09. 2011
Encouraging videos for Christian women. Joy Forney, a missionary mama, and a sinner saved by grace shares life, love, and the Bible with viewers.
Is Margin Biblical? And January Reads, Book Chat, and A February Reading Challenge!
thegracefullmama@gmail.com
Mother Teresa's daily rhythm: www.leadustoheaven.com/blogtoheaven/6-secrets-of-mother-teresa-endurance
Tsh's post about reading well: thecommon.place/p/youarewhatyoulove
Tsh's book, At Home in the World: www.amazon.com/Home-World-Reflections-Belonging-Wandering-ebook/dp/B01HAK36DK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YYSPIQX2KYRW&keywords=at+home+in+the+world+tsh+oxenreider&qid=1675343338&sprefix=at+home+in+the+world%2Caps%2C596&sr=8-1
Sarah Clarkson's book community: www.patreon.com/sarahclarkson/posts
Close Reads Podcast: closereads.substack.com/about
Books Mentioned:
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Anna Karenina Leo Tolstoy
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Jim and Elisabeth Elliot
Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Diebler Rose
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund
January Reads:
1. A Still and Quiet Mind by Esther Smith
2. Becoming Elisabeth Elliot by Ellen Vaughn
3. Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson
4. Disciplines of a Godly Woman by Barbara Hughes
5. David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
6. Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
7. The Abolition of Man by CS Lewis
Books for February:
1. Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry- Fiction
2. Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren
3. Modern Miss Mason by Leah Boden
4. Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney
Please join me for some or all of these!!
Let me know in the comments what are your favorite books?!
Mother Teresa's daily rhythm: www.leadustoheaven.com/blogtoheaven/6-secrets-of-mother-teresa-endurance
Tsh's post about reading well: thecommon.place/p/youarewhatyoulove
Tsh's book, At Home in the World: www.amazon.com/Home-World-Reflections-Belonging-Wandering-ebook/dp/B01HAK36DK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YYSPIQX2KYRW&keywords=at+home+in+the+world+tsh+oxenreider&qid=1675343338&sprefix=at+home+in+the+world%2Caps%2C596&sr=8-1
Sarah Clarkson's book community: www.patreon.com/sarahclarkson/posts
Close Reads Podcast: closereads.substack.com/about
Books Mentioned:
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Anna Karenina Leo Tolstoy
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Jim and Elisabeth Elliot
Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Diebler Rose
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund
January Reads:
1. A Still and Quiet Mind by Esther Smith
2. Becoming Elisabeth Elliot by Ellen Vaughn
3. Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson
4. Disciplines of a Godly Woman by Barbara Hughes
5. David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
6. Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
7. The Abolition of Man by CS Lewis
Books for February:
1. Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry- Fiction
2. Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren
3. Modern Miss Mason by Leah Boden
4. Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney
Please join me for some or all of these!!
Let me know in the comments what are your favorite books?!
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Simplify Your Priorities
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Hello everyone! I hope you are wonderfully well! Here are some resources I mentioned in the video: The Worship Initiative Prayer Room Podcast: theworshipinitiativedailyprayerroom.podbean.com The Worship Initiative Daily Devotional: theworshipinitiativedailydevo.podbean.com 52 Weeks in the Word: www.amazon.com/52-Weeks-Word-Companion-Reading/dp/0802428355/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3BH22I8OVZCZR&keywords=t...
5 easy ideas for contentment and simplicity in 2023
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Hello everyone! I am so glad to be back! I pray you are well. Let me know in the comments your thoughts!!! Blessings, Joy
My Ten Item Capsule Wardrobe/ All Dresses/ Thrifted sustainable wardrobe
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My nearly all blue wardrobe! Almost every item in my wardrobe is thrifted. Nikki's link for a beautiful slip: www.amazon.com/dp/B07X8B1PMH?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details #capsulewardrobe #minimalistwardrobe #simplicity #minimalism
5 easy ways to start living simple and my 4 favorite YouTube channels
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My favorite CZcams channels: Mayo Utuk: czcams.com/channels/cGcYiQB-jGa0SKQZ4PwLhw.html Kate at She's Drinking Coffee: czcams.com/channels/LvRv0K42rVxYY9Cj8bJiWg.html Bethany Lynne: czcams.com/channels/4x1dnPOaVwyKYJ_HTyCUlg.html Frugal Jo: czcams.com/channels/bbnSJvE08YxG7yQIR_jIgQ.html Joshua Becker: czcams.com/users/results?search_query=joshua becker I'll put the GoFundMe link here once I ha...
Why we LOVE living simple and why I left Instagram
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Hi everyone! A little chatty video catch up and a talk about why we love our simple life and why I left Instagram! Time stamp after family update: 7:32 Britton's GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/fx255-cancer? Britton's Instagram: the_britton_forney Here are the videos mentioned in today's video: My one dress experiment: czcams.com/video/CbalOuJH1Q0/video.html Saving Money on a small ...
All about my one dress experiment/ How to decide what YOU love to wear every day
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In this video I share with you all my ideas about why I'm wearing the same dress for 60 days and how to pick your favorite thing to wear every single day! #minimalism #simpleliving #capsulewardrobe #nobuyyear Time stamp to skip the personal stuff is: 4:20 Things mentioned in this video: Thredup.com @the Daily Connoisseur Dress is XS from Velvet by Graham and Spencer via @thredUP Previous video ...
How To Do A No Buy Year/ All About My No Buy Plans!
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In the video I tell you how to have a successful no buy year! And I tell you all about my plans for my own no buy year. It’s going to be fun! Mentioned in this video: My Instagram: joyforney My frugal living playlist: m.czcams.com/play/PLCvUFco8Nk4bzpuy_TWKX2LqBeuAVEsfa.html Jennifer at @the Daily Connoisseur The dress is from Velvet by Graham and Spencer via ThredUp size XS. #...
Homeschooling the Younger Years
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Homeschooling the younger years doesn’t have to be stressful or overwhelming! My instagram, where this conversation started: joyforney Resources I mention: Other Goose: othergoose.com The Peaceful Press: www.thepeacefulpreschool.com Before Five in a Row: fiveinarow.com/before-five-in-a-row/ Sonlight Pre-K: www.sonlight.com/PMSP Sunlight K: www.sonlight.com/KCKR4 Beautiful Feet Bo...
Choosing Contentment-a Path to Frugal and Simple Living
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Contentment isn’t something that comes easy to me, but the Lord is working on me! #minimalism #simplicity #frugalliving Find me on Instagram: instagram.com/ Living Simply and Frugally playlist: m.czcams.com/play/PLCvUFco8Nk4Zhbh9i9SEWtYKzmLv3wAO8.html
Frequently Asked Questions/ Simple Living/Simple Food
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Answering some questions about my wardrobe, sharing my beans and rice recipe, and what I'm making today! And some bonus footage at the end of our tortoise, Eleanor. ;) Video sharing my beans and rice and what I eat in a day: czcams.com/video/hFaizDNSxmA/video.html Dinner: Mexican Crock Pot: cooked meat of your choice about 2 cups or so 2 cans of beans or 4c. black beans 1 can corn (optional) 4 ...
Simple Ways to Save Money on a Small Income
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Simple and easy ways to save money and live well on a small income. How To Live Frugally and Change Your Perspective on Money: czcams.com/video/kxoIBZa6cyw/video.html Ways We Save Money: czcams.com/video/poBEbMa6s98/video.html Frugal Living With Kids: czcams.com/video/2Xsta3OJBZc/video.html Frugal Living Playlist: czcams.com/play/PLCvUFco8Nk4Zhbh9i9SEWtYKzmLv3wAO8.html My Favorite CZcams Channe...
Ten Item Wardrobe Recap- Spring/Summer 2019
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Ten Item Wardrobe Recap- Spring/Summer 2019
How To Be More Gentle With Yourself- 5 Practical Ways
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How To Be More Gentle With Yourself- 5 Practical Ways
5 Things To Let Go Of In Order to Embrace Contentment and Simplicity
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5 Things To Let Go Of In Order to Embrace Contentment and Simplicity
All About Healthy Eating, Thoughtful Choices, and Imperfect Progress with my friend Jade!
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All About Healthy Eating, Thoughtful Choices, and Imperfect Progress with my friend Jade!
Homeschool! What worked this year/What I'm ordering for next year/Updates Outfits and Instagram
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Homeschool! What worked this year/What I'm ordering for next year/Updates Outfits and Instagram
What I Eat In A Day + Plus My Favorite Beans and Rice Recipe!
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What I Eat In A Day Plus My Favorite Beans and Rice Recipe!
YOU are the MOM that God made for YOUR kids! And some summertime ideas for you and your kids!
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YOU are the MOM that God made for YOUR kids! And some summertime ideas for you and your kids!
*SMALL RANT* Are you "JUST A MOM?" My thoughts.....
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*SMALL RANT* Are you "JUST A MOM?" My thoughts.....
My Simple Skin Care and Makeup Routine + How I Whiten My Teeth
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My Simple Skin Care and Makeup Routine How I Whiten My Teeth
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Oh Joy! Where did you go? I miss your videos so much. They encouraged me deeply on letting go, simplicity, and the beautiful things of life that matter most.
I really miss your channel. There doesn’t seem to be hardly anyone good to watch on YT anymore. Would love to have you back to talk about homeschooling, mothering, marriage, and simple living.
Aw. thank you! Welllll the good news is I was just in the States for my daughter's university graduation and I brought back a microphone for recording videos! So let me get over jet lag, and I will make some videos! In the meantime, check out Stephanie's channel. www.youtube.com/@Minimalistmomlife I think you will enjoy her!
Hi Joy, I just shared one of your videos with a friend and this is what I said: “This lady is my all time favorite person I have ever come across on social media. She doesn’t post often but over the past 7 years I have watched and rewatched all of her stuff. She’s by no means trendy or an influencer and not necessarily our style. But her presence and words make me feel “right” in my heart. No striving but she joyfully presents simplicity and contentment. I watch her whenever I need a reset on my mind. Wish I could be her friend in real life!”
That is SO kind! All glory to God. I wish I could be friends in real life too!!!! Thank you for saying hello and commenting!
I wear dresses everyday just like you. I'm so glad I found this video. I'm 5 months pregnant with my 5th baby and I really want to live more simply. I have decluttered a lot but I still have so much. I loved when you said you were trying to live a simple life for the glory of his kingdom. That resonated with me so much because I spend a lot of time managing my things taking care of kids clothes and everything that there is to do. I really want to live even more simply
Miss seeing you here!
I wear skirts or dresses exclusively. These I pair with a cardigan, vest, or jacket or blazer. As a classic, almost daily I use a belt, pearls (both genuine and costume) and a scarf to feel put together. I often receive compliments on my appearance. I enjoy the art of dressing in a modest and feminine manner. A simple black skirt and a simple black dress are the mainstays of my wardrobe. Then I love a bright pop of colour in the sweater or jacket.
My entire summer wardrope is dresses I have 7 and rotate through them
I’m some 5 years behind🙈. Thank you for sharing this bookclub. I am trying my very best to do the study with my 2 daughters. One married and one not. Living in Southern California🙏🙏🙏
Love your channel Joy, it’s been a huge blessing to me over the last few years ❤
I miss your videos🙏💗
LOVE. ALL.OF. THIS!!!! I am trying to be minimalistic too, and I am off social media (but I do use my husband’s account for Facebook marketplace and a community group with our neighbors,) and it’s been A BLESSING!! Would LOVE to connect with you more if possible😄
Hi Deidre!!!! How are you??? I am so glad this resonated with you. I would love to connect more with you! you can email me anytime!! jforney@maf.org and I am trying to get back to making videos...hopefully soon. I didn't even get to see your parents this summer (always a highlight for me!) when we were back for just a short time in Oregon. Love and hugs to you sweet sister!
I remember your husband's accident & believe it or not, I often tell people the miracle of his recovery. Glad to see you here, dear Joy. Hope & pray you are all well.♥️🇨🇦
Would you do an updated wardrobe and if you’re still doing the 10 item wardrobe.❤
I do still do them! Let me see if I can put together a video. Thanks for your interest!! You make my heart happy!
@@JoyForney that’s awesome! I would love a new video. I am glad to hear that. 😁❤️
Are you still doing this? I love the idea.
Hope to see more from you soon. You are truly inspiring.❤
I love these ! Such beautiful truths💕
My friend and I were on Marco Polo yesterday and we were talking about how excited and happy we were that you’re back!!! We both just love you!! Thank you for everything you do and for loving the Gospel and for spreading the Kingdom!!
Are you back again?! I was so excited to see these shorts (even though I'm more of a "longs" woman). You are the greatest source of godly encouragement on CZcams. I hope you can find a way to stick around that works for your life❤️🌻
Amen 🙏🏽 Good to see you on YT! 💕
Thank you!!
Amen! God is so good!
I totally relate! I keep going back to this video! Every time I get caught up in fashion and needing to buy that next item that will be perfect I come back here and remind myself of these truths. Thank you!
Thank you Joy,!!!❤
Wish you would show the dresses a bit better
Any suggestions from others who live in a four season area for a capsule wardrobe? We have very distinct seasons such as 104 heat index and humid to below zero and many inches of snow. Clothes for home and housework, hiking and then church. Suggestions appreciated
Getting things secondhand is really important to me, too, even if it's "cheaper" to buy an item new from Amazon or Shein or something like that. My favorite things to wear are black denim shorts that I got from my neighborhood Buy Nothing group and one of the tank tops/t-shirts I got from my apartment building's giveaway area. Giveaway areas are pretty common in low-to-middle-income apartment buildings in New York City because folks declutter their spaces all the time, and it's easier to put stuff out for your neighbors to take than it is to transport it all the way to a donation center. Thank you for sharing your closet with us!
Thank you! I just found you this week, and I'm loving your cheerful encouragement. I'm a wife, a mother to four, and a grandmother to one. I live in beautiful central Illinois. 🙂
I miss your insight!!
We miss you! Hope you're doing well!! I needed a spiritual encouragement so I came back to check in for some uplifting Joy!! 🙏 -Rachel
Praying for your family!
My husband has never had social media either (and never will). It’s actually strengthening toward our marriage - one thing we never have to consider or feel insecure/uncertain about, as I know many couples do. This was very helpful, Joy. My family is definitely a minimalist when it comes to things outside the home on the regular. But I needed this reminder tonight when getting out of the house for midweek church (our only thing right now) wasn’t possible between my husbands job and the state of our home at that moment. It made most sense to let him rest and clean up together rather than push to the next thing and come home exhausted and frustrated at all that needed to be done. Thanks for chatting about this! I am now writing down my priorities and praying God gives me wisdom and grace. ❤️❤️❤️
Joy we miss you! I hope all is well, would love an update on life. Your inspiration and perspective is a blessing❤
Would love to know what you thought of your February books and any books that you read since then that you would recommend. I love book recommendations from Godly women! Hope you are well.
Rest is not a luxury, rest is a human right. Rest is part of the process of life, growth, and is necessary for healing. Rest is productive. 🌒💫
Reading through the Bible in 30 days right now. But also trying to fit in a few books as well (though I’m literally reading my Bible for 2+ hours per day right now) - The Keeper of the Bees by Gene Stratton Porter, Modern Miss Mason by Leah Boden, Sally Clarkson’s Tea Time Discipleship and David Platts Don’t Hold Back. Fun to listen to you again! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I enjoyed your video and am wondering, do you have a house dress or wear an apron? How do you protect your clothes when working and cooking?
This was beautiful Joy. I love all of your videos!
Just found your channel from Ellie Hurst’s channel. Love this! So encouraging
Eli Hurst sent me. Enjoyed your video.
Loved this Joy, very encouraging re rest. My favourite book of 2022 was Hudson Taylor’s spiritual secret. I’ve just started to read Paul Washer’s the preeminent Christ
So excited to see you on CZcams again. You are such an inspiration and I missed your videos. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Joy, I’m a follower of Christ, wife and first time mum of a 4 month old living in Australia. I found your channel while I was pregnant and watched your videos a few times :) It’s so great to see you back on CZcams as you’ve encouraged me so much. Another great resource that my husband and I use is the app Through The Word. It goes through the Bible by chapter and then reads the chapter after the devotion. Highly recommend! So lovely to see you back again ❤ looking forward to more of your videos!
My top two favorite books are Hinds Feet on High Places and Not God Enough. Both are life changing. ❤
Thank you as always ❤
I know this is an old video, but I just heard you say that your daughter Hannah is going to Liberty. MY daughter Hannah is going to Liberty in the fall! I’m nervous it’s very far for us, we live in Alaska. But I keep hearing Gods prompt saying that it is where she is supposed to go. Thank you Joy!
How exciting Rebecca! First off, where in Alaska do you live? We used to live above the Arctic Circle in a little village called Allakaket (our Hannah was born in Fairbanks!). If you email me at thegracefullmama@gmail.com I will share with you the dorm where Hannah is a resident shepherd and share her contact so she can welcome your Hannah well!
Joy, I’m rewatching this again I love it so much, thank you!
Listening again...loved this refresh on the ten item wardrobe. Thank you💕
Re listening to this video! Perfect! I needed these words💕