Raising Godly children with strong Christian Character
Even though most Christian parents would agree that teaching the Bible to our children is one of the most important things we can do, we often fail to do it! There are 5 common reasons WHY we neglect teaching the Bible to our children: 1. THERE’S NOT ENOUGH TIME. The truth is that we make time to do the things… Read More
In the post Are You Making These 5 Parenting Mistakes? I shared some mistakes that I have made in my parenting which are very common. This week God impressed some thoughts on my mind that relate to parenting mistakes that we make when we have a prodigal child. I think there can be a wide range of behavior that describes… Read More
As I finished my 31st and final year of homeschooling, I was thinking back over the years, and the things my husband and I had learned as well as the the changes we had made. It’s a journey I would do all over again, but there are a few things I would change if I had it to do over…. Read More
As busy moms, finding time with God can be challenging. In our hearts we long to make time to spend reading His Word and praying, but often the reality is that parenting young children and taking care of our marriages and our homes, seems to pretty much fill up our day. It’s easy to push our spiritual life to… Read More
What are some things our kids REALLY need? As parents we want to do all we can to provide for our children and give them what they need, but often we fall into the trap of thinking that our kids needs lots of THINGS. Your kids don’t even really need all the THINGS their friends may have, or all the… Read More
When I first became a mom, more than anything else, I wanted to be the best mom I could be. I talked to Godly moms who I looked up to, and looked for ways to be a great mom. We only one chance at this parenting thing, so I wanted to get it right! Over the 36 years of parenting… Read More
One of our top goals as we teach and train our kids is to bring them to maturity, but how can we tell if we are reaching that goal? What are some signs of maturity in your kids that you can look for? One of the most important commands that God gives to parents is found in Ephesians 6:4 where… Read More
For me one of the biggest challenges of being a wife, mother, and teacher in our home school, is not allowing myself to get TOO busy. Finding BALANCE, keeping focused on the priorities, and keeping them at the top of my daily list requires constant effort. It’s so easy to miss the signs that you’re too busy with things that… 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
Often by the time summer break comes, we are tired and just want to sit back and relax ALL summer. However, rather than just letting those months fly by aimlessly, why not plan on making summer count? As enticing as a summer with no plans or structure may sound to your tired mind and body, I have found from personal… Read More
