Purposeful Parenting. Building Godly Character.
How do you overcome fear biblically? Fear and anxiety can torment our minds. It is so easy to feel scared about situations that we have no control over. It’s hard to let go of situations where the end is unknown. As a mom, this is something that I struggle with quite often. How easy it is to worry about the… Read More
As parents, it is important to pray for our kids regularly. However, it is also important to believe that praying for our kids makes a difference! I still remember a particularly “bad” day I had with the kids when they were younger. It was just one of “THOSE” days! The kids were out to break every rule, and it seemed… Read More
Gratitude journaling is about more than just listing the things we are thankful for. It’s a chance to slow down and reflect. When our teens keep a gratitude journal, their faith grows as they recognize and appreciate Who God is and what He has done for us. But how do we encourage them to begin? Keep reading, Mom! There is… Read More
What do you consider the most important step in preparing for a new school year? There are many things that go into planning for a new homeschool year. There is deciding what each child needs to learn, choosing curriculum, organizing the materials, etc. However, I believe that the MOST IMPORTANT STEP in preparing is spending time in prayer. Praying faithfully… Read More
What do you think is the best gift you can give your husband for Valentines Day, or ANY day for that matter? The best gift you can give your husband is the gift of faithfully bringing him before the Lord daily in prayer, claiming the power of God’s Word in his life. Marriage is under attack today, and as Christian wives… Read More
Join me for a 28 day gratitude challenge, and see if you can keep a grateful attitude for the month! How would you score on this gratitude attitude test? I look at life through grateful eyes and regularly express my gratitude to God. I don’t often stop to actually express my gratitude to God, even though I know I’ve been… Read More
Recently I received an email from a discouraged mom. She was struggling, and asked if I had any parenting tips for the discouraged mom. Haven’t we all been there? We may not talk about it, and often even hide our feelings, but we all face times in our parenting and homeschooling journey where we need encouragement. One of the best… Read More
Introducing our 30 Day Prayer Challenge – PRAYING BIBLICAL VIRTUES FOR YOUR CHILDREN I believe that prayer is the most important part of rearing our children. Why? Because God can do what we cannot do! The battle for our kids is waged on our knees, so we need to saturate their lives in prayer. When we regularly and consistently come… Read More
Do you struggle with discouragement or frustration in your home school? I think all parents have those times, and would even admit that sometimes homeschooling is just plain HARD. That’s why it is so important to bathe your homeschool in prayer. There are things to daily pray about in your homeschooling that will help you keep God at the center…. Read More
A rebellious child can cause us to have a heavy heart, while also sending us to our knees often. That can actually turn out to be a good thing, especially if you find Scriptures to pray over your rebellious child! God’s Word is so powerful, and when we claim those promises for our kids and pray them back to God,… 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…