Purposeful Parenting. Building Godly Character.
Are you dealing with a prodigal daughter or son? I’ve talked with so many Christian parents who are grieving over and praying for their prodigal children. We’ve talked about the undeniable power of Scripture prayers for prodigals and offered them hope. Today I’m going to share the notes from a sermon by my pastor, Steve Hobbins on this topic. Knowing how… Read More
Do you struggle with discouragement or frustration in your homeschool? I think all parents have those times. I would even admit that sometimes homeschooling is just plain hard. That’s exactly why it is so important to bathe your homeschool in prayer. There are things to pray about daily in your homeschooling that will help you keep God at the center…. Read More
We cannot be the wives we want to be without God’s power and help. I have found that when I pray for my husband, any negative feelings that I have had towards him, or any focus on things I feel he needs to change, just kind of disappear from my mind. It’s hard to hold grudges or stay angry at… Read More
What does the Bible say about praying for your child? Praying for our children is probably the most important thing we can do as parents. Praying for your child is a gift and a privilege, one that we should take seriously. So what do you do when you feel God prompt your heart to pray? Here’s How to Follow God’s… 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
Scroll down to view our sponsor giveaways and enter for your chance to win! Words are powerful. But the most powerful words are God’s words. As parents, we know the words we use in our child’s life have the power either to bless or curse. We also know we need to be intentional with those words and pray for our… Read More
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
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…