“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”. (Joshua 24:15) The other day, a friend of mine asked me if I agreed with parents forcing their children to go to church. It’s a very important question that I wanted to address with this post. First, let me just say… Growing up, going to church wasn’t a choice in my household. It was mandatory. My mom didn’t play when it came to church. But I later appreciated it. Would I had gone if it were a choice? Most likely not. It just wasn’t fun to me. It was…
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Connecting with God isn’t easy for most of us. Whether we have young children, thriving careers, or days filled by the needs of those within our spheres of influence, it’s not easy to find time to slip away from everyday demands and encounter the heart of our heavenly Father. Whether you have five kids under age six or find yourself restless and struggling to get alone with the Lord, despite the fact that your nest is empty, a few routines might help you connect with God on a regular basis: Simplify Your Morning Routine as Much as Possible We’re often…
We live in a time where telling our kids the difference between right and wrong just doesn’t cut it. Here are 4 Important Parenting Lessons Straight From The Bible…
We should strive to be the praying woman, we want our daughters to become. Here are 6 ways to keep God at the head of your family.
Looking for ways to introduce the Bible to your children? If so, we got you covered. Here are 5 Great Bible Stories About Jesus For Kids…
The first time I let my kids hear my quiet time prayers, it was largely an accident. We pray together regularly throughout our days when sick friends come to mind, when the medi-helicopter flies overhead, and when minor knee scrapes threaten to steal the joy from our days. We pray together before meals and before bedtime. But I’d never considered praying out loud during my personal morning devotional time. Mornings at our house begin with a casual breakfast and quiet activities in the living room. I read my Bible and spend some time in silent prayer. Caleb, our youngest, usually…
As a single mother of four children, I know firsthand that raising your children alone is one of the most difficult challenges that you will ever face in life. As a woman of faith, I also know firsthand that when you allow God to truly be Lord of your life and allow Him to lead you and guide you as a mother, things become a whole lot easier. If you are feeling discouraged and exhausted by the many different hats that you have to wear while raising your children as a single mother, I want to share with you some…
Here are 5 prayers every mother should pray for her children…
Together, we trust that He hears these prayers and honors them.
Never mistake forgiveness for weakness. It takes a strong person to forgive.
One of the most meaningful things we can do as a parent is teach our children the power of prayer.
Having children makes a mother feel so vulnerable. Of course you love your child, and while we can’t control everything, we can surely pray for everything. I recently read something from Leslie Ludy that really impacted me. She said that during busy times of motherhood we shouldn’t let our prayer life hit the back burner. She said it’s the times we barely have time to pray that we actually need prayer the most. In fact, it’s during these times we can’t afford to not pray! Lately I’ve been thinking about what my kids will face as they grow up and I’m…
Married life not only impacts you, it touches your children. By allowing issues to grow and by not solving them in your relationship, they could really hurt and in some cases damage a child’s view on relationships as an adult. Things like not showing affection, calling each other names, avoiding discussions, or giving your spouse the silent treatment all can negatively impact children. By not addressing these issues, children could grow up doing the same things in their relationships and in life like being distant, not communicating, or becoming abusive. If you are in a toxic marriage where there is…
Having children makes a mother feel so vulnerable. Of course you love your child, and while we can’t control everything, we can surely pray for everything. Here are my best prayers for moms. Lately I’ve been thinking about what my kids will face as they grow up and I’m determined, among the “urgency” of daily life, to pray for specific things in their future. Not just who they’ll marry or what they’ll be when they grow up (although these are great prayers) but for other less obvious things. Here are the things I think all moms should pray for their children.…
Inside every adult body, I believe there’s a child-like spirit or memories of one. As grown folks, childhood memories can be priceless tools to assist us and venture out to do something new, something great, something outside of our comfort zone. For me it was starting a business. Recently, I took an inventory of some of them. I was particularly interested in memories where I used my imagination be to creative despite the odds. Two events came to mind. The first is when my cousin and I made homemade pizza. We were about 10 and 11. We didn’t even have…
You mean well, but if you’re not careful, you’ll end up creating bigger issues than you are trying to shield them from.
I am a big believer in a mother’s prayer. All prayers are powerful, but I feel a mother’s sincere prayer is one of the most powerful tools we have has a parent. Praying has been a staple in my life as a parent. Prayer guides me, aides me when times are tough, comforts me, and provides insights. It was my prayers that often made the difference in how things turned out with my children. I believe they might have turned out for the worse if I had not uttered them. As I reflect back on the years of raising my children,…
The bible is pretty clear. It instructs us parents to teach our children God’s Word. But teaching a 6 year old who would much rather be running around carelessly about the bible can feel like mission impossible. How do you hold their attention? How do you communicate in a way they can understand? What if I told you that your child could discover God’s truth in unforgettable ways, retaining up to 90 percent of what they’re taught? Not only that, but they’ll look forward to their bible lessons because every lesson is fun, playful, and packed with active learning. Kids shouldn’t just hear God’s Word. They should experience…
Tears streamed down my face as I texted by best friend about the catastrophic freak show that was my life the day before. In an attempt to “get ahead of the game” I was preparing some freezer meals. Pinterest puffed up my ego pretty good and I was going for it. That was until the oven caught on fire. That’s right, FIRE! I put the meatballs on the wrong pan and the grease spilled over in my gas oven and caught fire. I was so blessed my husband Donald was in the kitchen at the time. He rushed to get…
It has taken my whole life to finally realize that God means what He says. Proverbs 3: 5-6 tells us to lean not on our own understanding, but to rely totally and completely on God. God also tells us in His word that He has everything under control. He knew the plan for our lives even before we were born. (Jeremiah 29:11). The Bible gives us so many verses that tell us to Trust in God..over and over and over again. One day, my 12 year old son woke up throwing up all over the place. Each time,…
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) “Do you want to harm yourself or your baby?” “No.” “Okay. No Post-Partum Depression then.” That was the extent of my examination at my release from the hospital after my son was born as well as at my six week post-partum check up with my doctor. And since that seemed to be the only question I had been asked regarding the issue, I…
