In addition to the Bates Family Blog, we write a blog about Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their 19 kids (www.DuggarFamilyBlog.com). Ellie also has a blog of her own (www.NashvilleWife.com).
i was wondering if there was any way that you could continue the willis family blog. if not i completely understand because i know it is a lot of work and that you guys are probably busy
Right now, we're busy with our other three blogs, but perhaps sometime in the future we will pick our Willis blog back up. We have seen the Willises a few times over the past several months, and they are doing well. :)
I would really love that !!! Could you imagine getting all those recipes?! My mouth was watering when the children were asked in a commercial to name their favorite chicken recipe. Man, there were so many !!!! I really would like to have Micheal recipes that Kelly loves.
That was the way it was back then. Even David had multiple wives. God changed that. He is capable to do just as he changed how old we live. We are told that Abraham,Isaac, and Jacob were godly men. I don't think there is a verse in the Bible that says God got after them for having several wives. Although I don't remember Isaac having more than one wife. I agree that marriage is for one man and one women. I agree that Sister Wives is not a good show. we should focus on what God tells us now. Not what He said back then. Should we focus on what George Washington said back in the 1700's? things have changed. Now, according to Christian rule the rule is ONE man and ONE woman. I know NOW the Untied States law says differently, but God's law was made first.
Marriage is a creation ordinance- 1 man and 1 woman for life as seen in the creation of Adam and Eve. This is how God always intended it to be. Throughout God's word the implications of going against this are portrayed numerous times as well as the command being reinstated. In cases where men had multiple wives the serious reprocusions on their children, homes etc are very clear. I can think of numerous examples, Jacob 2 wives/as well as concubines, Solomon, David, hannah's husband........ definitely something God is opposed to and warns/commands against.
I really enjoy this lovely family, I watched it one night and fell in love with this sweet family. Thank God, for the Bates maybe other so call family oriented TV programs will follow. Question, are all the children really Mr. and Mrs. Bates natural children?
Thanks for the recent answer to my question. Wow!, how I enjoy the Bates Family and I am watching the camping episode right now. Mr. and Mrs. Bates shows so much love to their children. Will the this be an ongoing T.V. program? How many of their children are ready for marriage, and do MR. and Mrs. Bates feel sad to see their children leave home to begin their own family?
It must be bittersweet for Gil and Kelly to see their children grow up. I think Kelly once said," This is what we raised them for, to have families of their own".
Absolutely ! Did you hear what Erin said to her Mom when she gave birth to Carson? Haha. She said and you went through this 19 times !?! And Kelly grinned and I think she shook her head or just grinned. Ha How cute !
Sister Wives is not a Godly show. A lot of younger people will probably read the blog and don't need to be influenced in those ways. We need to be a good example for our younger people in what we do and how we do it. Where we turned our attention and how we act.
Lawson this is Connie McKee I order one of your CD and I let one of my friend listen to it, Have not got it back. Loved your CD guess my friends love it to. God Bless u Connie
PRAISE GOD!!! I ENJOY WATCHING YOUR SHOW.. I LOVE YOU ALL!!! THE GRANDCHILDREN ARE GROWING SO FAST!! THEY ARE ADORABLE!!! CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR SHOW TO COME ON IN JAN.2016!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!
I think you two do amazing. How you keep up with all the families and events, and still live your own lives, wow. Great time management skills.
Its a blessing to know large Christ following families are around not contaminated by media. Not unequally yolked and not tangled up with the world. Take a stand for Christ no matter the price. Amen. It's simple but not always easy. Good Godly encouragement by your daily steps. Again, I say Amen.
Don't give your heart to people you don't know. You don't really have any idea who these people are in real life, only from the media. I've been hurt before, thinking a family I've seen on TV was good. I learned my lesson.
I have been watching the Bates ever since they have been on the air, I love them. I first heard about them when they appeared on The Duggars show. They met at a home schooling convention. I am so sorry for what the Duggars are going through and pray they can survive the pain.
I agree. God will bring them through this and as they said it has brought them closer as a family. So sorry Duggars for the pain you are going through. Anna, you are a godly woman and I am praying for you. I now you are shocked and hurt, and God also knows that.
For the last several months, I have not been able to see the Duggar blog. It just keeps acting like it's loading, but then it never does. Do you know what the problem is? I can see the Bates blog fine, but not the Duggars any more. Any suggestions? P.S. You do a great job with the blogs!
Several other readers have been having that issue. Are you using Internet Explorer? That seems to be the cause. We recommend trying Mozilla or Google Chrome.
Let us know if these suggestions help. We are blessed to have you as a reader! Lily and Ellie
Hi! I love “Bringing Up Bates” I appreciate the Godly values the show & are teaching their younger children. You can tell the older children/married couples are living what they have been taught. I’m so glad that there is something good on tv to watch! I enjoy the blog you ladies provide & if you wouldn’t mind telling me some about the Willises. I’m new to this blog; I’m interested in them also! Keep up the good work & plz pass along my thankfulness to the Bates family for their Godly example in our world today
I love the Bates. The older children have picked perfect spouses for themselves. Love how the children get along and pair off. Just wish there could be more questions and answer sessions. I know the stories are staged. I read somewhere that they are given story lines. Sad. Wish we could learn more about them with questions asked and them giving answers as they sit on the couch and answer.
I have watched the Bates a lot. Love them all, especially the parents who have done a great job with their children. But, I recently noticed a change in Kelly. I hope you won't mind...but....She is out talking Gil a little too much. And I think.....with all those kids....She spent too much on the first grand- child's birthday. Her younger ones are still little and she has a long way to go before they are grown up. Use that money on your younger ones, even Carlin had commented. And. Please forgive me but she should be dieting and fixing her hair. She is such an attractive woman. She is letting herself go. You shouldn't reach a certain age and neglect yourself. I am very fond of her. Don't get me wrong. I just care.
When you take a looking glass to another and try to perfect them it is because you are unhappy with yourself. I see far too many people trying to rip the bates down for who they truly are which is honest and open hearted a family that loves hard and always sees the joy of a new baby in the family. So bottom line if you have such an issue with them don't watch the show. And don't read the blog this is not meant to be a dumping page for everyone to trun into facebook. This blog is sharing good news with all who read it.
Lily and Ellie I'm a big Bates family. But I'm wondering can you address Michael. Is she getting pregnant and miscarry or is she not getting pregnant at all. I know how hard it was on Erin. Brother and sister getting pregnant and her miscarry her. The fan s are just concerned for Michaella I've prayed if she wants one Lord please give her one. I know the pain I was married 4 years and the 1 is all I had. Just concerned fan. Thanks
We absolutely this show and family.My 78 year old Mom looks forward to it every week and hates when it is not on!God bless Its great to see a true family !Living God ,others and each other!!!
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Is Lawson Bates courting Jana Duggar?
ReplyDeleteNo Jana isn't courting anyone at the moment!
DeleteI thought Jana was engaged to a fellow by the name of Jed. Rivers.
Deletei was wondering if there was any way that you could continue the willis family blog. if not i completely understand because i know it is a lot of work and that you guys are probably busy
DeleteNo. Are you kidding ? I would think Jana would.date.someone a little older. Lawson is several years younger than Jana. Jana is as old as Micheal.
Deletei thought it was jinger who was dating lawson
DeleteCan you continue the willis family blog? If so that would be GREAT!
DeleteHi there,
DeleteRight now, we're busy with our other three blogs, but perhaps sometime in the future we will pick our Willis blog back up. We have seen the Willises a few times over the past several months, and they are doing well. :)
Lily and Ellie
No!!! Are you kidding ? Their personalities are spool different.
DeleteWill there be a blog for the Bates favorite recipes soon?
ReplyDeleteI would really love that !!! Could you imagine getting all those recipes?! My mouth was watering when the children were asked in a commercial to name their favorite chicken recipe. Man, there were so many !!!! I really would like to have Micheal recipes that Kelly loves.
DeleteHi Lily! Hi Ellie! I luv the Bates family! But can u pleaz make a blog for the Sister Wives Brown family?
ReplyDeleteWas hopping to hear that there is going to be a Duggar & Bates union or two. val
ReplyDeletethe sister wives would be a good blog. But I enjoy the brown family of alaskan bush people ......That would be a great blog!
ReplyDeleteAlaskan Bush People would be a great blog!!
DeleteSister Wives is not a good show and should not be blogged about. Completely unbiblical and not good role models!!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteReally bc Christians believe in the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob and they all had multiple wives.
DeleteBut God intended for one man and ONE woman. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob disobeyed Him.
DeleteWhat Bible verse do u find this in?
DeleteThat was the way it was back then. Even David had multiple wives. God changed that. He is capable to do just as he changed how old we live. We are told that Abraham,Isaac, and Jacob were godly men. I don't think there is a verse in the Bible that says God got after them for having several wives. Although I don't remember Isaac having more than one wife. I agree that marriage is for one man and one women. I agree that Sister Wives is not a good show. we should focus on what God tells us now. Not what He said back then. Should we focus on what George Washington said back in the 1700's? things have changed. Now, according to Christian rule the rule is ONE man and ONE woman. I know NOW the Untied States law says differently, but God's law was made first.
DeleteBut I thought the Bible says that, "no man can serve two masters?" Doesn't that make a case for one wife :-)
DeleteI believe God also meant that we cannot serve Satan and Him at the same time. Your're either on God's side or you're not.
DeleteMarriage is a creation ordinance- 1 man and 1 woman for life as seen in the creation of Adam and Eve. This is how God always intended it to be. Throughout God's word the implications of going against this are portrayed numerous times as well as the command being reinstated. In cases where men had multiple wives the serious reprocusions on their children, homes etc are very clear. I can think of numerous examples, Jacob 2 wives/as well as concubines, Solomon, David, hannah's husband........ definitely something God is opposed to and warns/commands against.
DeleteI really enjoy this lovely family, I watched it one night and fell in love with this sweet family. Thank God, for the Bates maybe other so call family oriented TV programs will follow.
ReplyDeleteQuestion, are all the children really Mr. and Mrs. Bates natural children?
Yep! All 19!
DeleteThanks for the recent answer to my question. Wow!, how I enjoy the Bates Family and I am watching the camping episode right now. Mr. and Mrs. Bates shows so much love to their children. Will the this be an ongoing T.V. program? How many of their children are ready for marriage, and do MR. and Mrs. Bates feel sad to see their children leave home to begin their own family?
DeleteIt must be bittersweet for Gil and Kelly to see their children grow up. I think Kelly once said," This is what we raised them for, to have families of their own".
DeleteAbsolutely ! Did you hear what Erin said to her Mom when she gave birth to Carson? Haha. She said and you went through this 19 times !?! And Kelly grinned and I think she shook her head or just grinned. Ha How cute !
DeleteHey guys i luv all of ur blogs. Can u pleaz make a blog for TLCs Sister Wives family?
ReplyDeleteSister Wives is not a Godly show. A lot of younger people will probably read the blog and don't need to be influenced in those ways. We need to be a good example for our younger people in what we do and how we do it. Where we turned our attention and how we act.
DeleteAlso, we don't need to be filling our minds with that.
DeleteSarah! Sister Wives is a good show. Just because he's married to 4 wIves does been it's a back show. They how it was back in the olden days.
DeleteSister Wives is NOT a good show. I don't know how you think it is. What are your reasons for liking the show?
DeleteHey guys can u pleaz make a blog for the Sister Wives family?
ReplyDeleteLawson this is Connie McKee I order one of your CD and I let one of my friend listen to it, Have not got it back. Loved your CD guess my friends love it to. God Bless u Connie
ReplyDeletePRAISE GOD!!! I ENJOY WATCHING YOUR SHOW.. I LOVE YOU ALL!!! THE GRANDCHILDREN ARE GROWING SO FAST!! THEY ARE ADORABLE!!! CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR SHOW TO COME ON IN JAN.2016!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!
ReplyDeletewill you make a section on the blog for Kelly jo's homeschool resources like you did for the Duggar Blog
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea! We will add it to our blogging to-do list.
DeleteBlessings,
Lily and Ellie
I think you two do amazing. How you keep up with all the families and events, and still live your own lives, wow. Great time management skills.
DeleteIts a blessing to know large Christ following families are around not contaminated by media. Not unequally yolked and not tangled up with the world. Take a stand for Christ no matter the price. Amen. It's simple but not always easy. Good Godly encouragement by your daily steps. Again, I say Amen.
Don't give your heart to people you don't know. You don't really have any idea who these people are in real life, only from the media. I've been hurt before, thinking a family I've seen on TV was good. I learned my lesson.
DeleteI have been watching the Bates ever since they have been on the air, I love them. I first heard about them when they appeared on The Duggars show. They met at a home schooling convention. I am so sorry for what the Duggars are going through and pray they can survive the pain.
ReplyDeleteI agree. God will bring them through this and as they said it has brought them closer as a family. So sorry Duggars for the pain you are going through. Anna, you are a godly woman and I am praying for you. I now you are shocked and hurt, and God also knows that.
DeleteHi Lily & Ellie!
ReplyDeleteFor the last several months, I have not been able to see the Duggar blog. It just keeps acting like it's loading, but then it never does. Do you know what the problem is? I can see the Bates blog fine, but not the Duggars any more. Any suggestions? P.S. You do a great job with the blogs!
Hi there,
DeleteSeveral other readers have been having that issue. Are you using Internet Explorer? That seems to be the cause. We recommend trying Mozilla or Google Chrome.
Let us know if these suggestions help. We are blessed to have you as a reader!
Lily and Ellie
Hi! I love “Bringing Up Bates” I appreciate the Godly values the show & are teaching their younger children. You can tell the older children/married couples are living what they have been taught. I’m so glad that there is something good on tv to watch! I enjoy the blog you ladies provide & if you wouldn’t mind telling me some about the Willises. I’m new to this blog; I’m interested in them also! Keep up the good work & plz pass along my thankfulness to the Bates family for their Godly example in our world today
DeleteLily and Ellie
ReplyDeleteCan you give background on how Nathan and Ashley met.
I think it was on a mission trip.
DeleteI enjoy watching the three younger boys interact - they have fun together. How did Warden lose his front tooth?
ReplyDeleteBless them all
I love the Bates. The older children have picked perfect spouses for themselves. Love how the children get along and pair off. Just wish there could be more questions and answer sessions. I know the stories are staged. I read somewhere that they are given story lines. Sad. Wish we could learn more about them with questions asked and them giving answers as they sit on the couch and answer.
ReplyDeleteI have watched the Bates a lot. Love them all, especially the parents who have done a great job with their children. But, I recently noticed a change in Kelly. I hope you won't mind...but....She is out talking Gil a little too much. And I think.....with all those kids....She spent too much on the first grand- child's birthday. Her younger ones are still little and she has a long way to go before they are grown up. Use that money on your younger ones, even Carlin had commented. And. Please forgive me but she should be dieting and fixing her hair. She is such an attractive woman. She is letting herself go. You shouldn't reach a certain age and neglect yourself. I am very fond of her. Don't get me wrong. I just care.
ReplyDeleteThat's just not nice. She should be herself, and not worry about what anyone else wants her to be.
DeleteWhen you take a looking glass to another and try to perfect them it is because you are unhappy with yourself. I see far too many people trying to rip the bates down for who they truly are which is honest and open hearted a family that loves hard and always sees the joy of a new baby in the family. So bottom line if you have such an issue with them don't watch the show. And don't read the blog this is not meant to be a dumping page for everyone to trun into facebook. This blog is sharing good news with all who read it.
DeleteIsn't Michaella several years older than Brandon ?! Is it three or four years older ? Or is it five years ?
ReplyDeleteHi there,
DeleteMichaella is four months younger than Brandon.
Lily and Ellie
Is there any other contests to be a Bates for a day?
ReplyDeleteHere's the information on the latest sweepstakes http://www.batesfamilyblog.com/2016/08/win-bates-cation.html
DeleteBlessings,
Lily and Ellie
Lily and Ellie I'm a big Bates family. But I'm wondering can you address Michael. Is she getting pregnant and miscarry or is she not getting pregnant at all. I know how hard it was on Erin. Brother and sister getting pregnant and her miscarry her. The fan s are just concerned for Michaella
ReplyDeleteI've prayed if she wants one Lord please give her one. I know the pain I was married 4 years and the 1 is all I had. Just concerned fan. Thanks
Kelly is beautiful the way she is ! I love the way she loves her family! I wish I could have been like her! She is so fun too!
ReplyDeleteThese people have made me a better Christian.
ReplyDeleteDo any of the kids have blogs?
ReplyDeleteWe absolutely this show and family.My 78 year old Mom looks forward to it every week and hates when it is not on!God bless Its great to see a true family !Living God ,others and each other!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this family. All the girls are beautiful but why so heavy on the eyebrow makeup lately?
ReplyDeleteOn the newest episode, Holiday Tradition and Baby Addition Nathan Bates wearing a ring? On his ring finger left hand?
ReplyDeletewhere is the bates sister boutique
ReplyDeleteAre they coming to NC?
ReplyDelete