Purposeful Parenting. Building Godly Character.
When I first starting homeschooling over 35 years ago, there were only a few curriculum choices. All of these choices were originally developed for traditional classrooms and relied on workbooks that contained a fair amount of busywork. For language arts alone, each of my children had a separate book for spelling, vocabulary, grammar, writing, and reading. Multiplied by three children,… Read More
When you’re facing an emergency situation or self-isolation, it is vitally important that you are stocked up on non-perishable food and other supplies in case you’re not able to get assistance with having food brought to you. Many of us know this, but we are left wondering how to go about it. Stocking an emergency food pantry is not something… Read More
Build your child up this Valentine’s Day with our Valentine’s Day Coupon Book For Kids! May I just encourage you to do something to make your kids feel extra loved on Valentine’s Day? Why not add something special to their day when they redeem one of 12 coupons for things they’ll love. Watch them light up when they get the… Read More
Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: Psalm 127:1a As Christian parents, we desire to build our families on the Word of God. We understand the value of Scripture and applying it to our lives. The command in Proverbs 22:6 affirms the heart of our parenting “Train up a child in the way he… Read More
Someone once told me “anything that brings us to our knees in prayer is a good thing. It brings us back to dependence on God”. As I’ve wrestled with that on and off over the years, one thing has remained consistent – my 5 children bring me to my knees in prayer more often than not! I, like you, desire… Read More
Parenting is tough at any stage. Teaching obedience and building godly character can seem too big a task in itself. Add homemaking and homeschooling to your already full plate and it’s easy to get overwhelmed or even complacent in your parenting journey. But God doesn’t call us to be complacent. He equips us through His word and by His strength… Read More
As Christian parents, we long for our children to have an unshakable faith and deeply personal relationship with the Lord. We purpose to do what we can to teach them God’s word and train them in godly character. But parenting mistakes inevitably happen. Often, we find ourselves learning right alongside them as they grow. The trouble is that some of… Read More
There is a spiritual battle raging in our children’s hearts daily. With 66% of young people walking away from today’s churches, we cannot afford to be complacent, hoping everything will turn out okay. We have to be aware of the battle and determine to do all we can to point our kids to God and His Word, giving them a… Read More
I can’t tell you what year in your homeschooling journey it will happen to you, but I can tell you it is likely to happen. The words “I want to quit homeschooling” will bubble up and out. Maybe it comes as a surprise or you realize it’s something that’s been stirring for a while. Either way, once those words… Read More
My name is Kathie, and I am glad you stopped by. I am a stay-at-home mom of 8 wonderful kids, and have been homeschooling for 31 years. I hope that my blog will be a blessing and encouragement to you! Read More…