This is class 4 of HOW TO START PARENTING THE HEART OF YOUR CHILD: FREE PARENTING CLASS Here's what it is and what it isn't...... If you've had a toddler around for 5 mins you've likely been bombarded with the famous "why questions". Here are just a couple from our toddler last week... Why does the bird fly Mommy? Why do I have to take a bath? Why do you say I love you? Why Mommy, why do I have to go to bed!?!? Why Why Why! Although this can be frustrating, it turns out ... continue reading...
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How To Communicate When Parenting The Heart Of Your Child
This is class 3 of HOW TO START PARENTING THE HEART OF YOUR CHILD: FREE PARENTING CLASS It's easier to build up a child than to repair an adult. Choose your words wisely. - Unknown Maybe committing to consistent, daily quiet time and going deeper in prayer are nothing “new” to you. Either way Mom, I do hope you’ve found some new approaches and encouragement in class 1 and class 2 to keep pressing on and into Him! Today in class Number 3 we’ll look at How To Communicate When Parenting The ... continue reading...
10 Amazing Bible Verses About God’s Unconditional Love
What the enemy doesn’t want you to know is that Unlovable doesn’t exist – it was canceled out on the cross. The familiar lies came flooding into my heart. If I let myself get comfortable with them, they'll become like a friend who's always there. A bad friend, but a "friend" nonetheless. You aren't good enough. Look at all you have done. Everyone else is better at that than you are. There is so much for you to be ashamed of. You could never be forgiven for that. You'll ... continue reading...
Are You Scared to Pray When Parenting The Heart Of Your Child?
This is class 2 of HOW TO START PARENTING THE HEART OF YOUR CHILD: FREE PARENTING CLASS Mom, Are You Scared to Pray When Parenting The Heart Of Your Child? That place of surrender in my parenting I told you about yesterday was really just the beginning. By this time my oldest was close to 5. That was when God placed this desire in my heart to parent His way. I knew I wanted to win their hearts and learn what faith lived out parenting really looked like.... But honestly, I was ... continue reading...
The Best Place To Start In Parenting The Heart Of Your Child
This is class 1 of HOW TO START PARENTING THE HEART OF YOUR CHILD: FREE PARENTING CLASS Your greatest contribution to the kingdom of God may not be something you do but someone you raise. Family is ministry. - Andy Stanley Mama, did you catch that? I'm betting even if you're an overwhelmed, crazy busy, hot mess of a Mom (much like I've been) you have a prompting in your heart that knows this quote is true. Below the surface, you believe that parenting is more than just making sure they ... continue reading...
How To Start Parenting The Heart Of Your Child: Free Parenting Class
An imperfect work in progress. I don't know about you, but that's what I am. It describes me as a believer, as a wife, and if we're honest with each other as a parent. Thankfully our loving heavenly father knows that well. He doesn't just order us around and leave us in our imperfections to "figure it out". He parents our hearts intentionally through a relationship with Him. Using the Bible, prayer, our life experiences and the people around us, He grows us. And yes, He uses those ... continue reading...
How to Get a Fresh Perspective: 6 Bible Verses About God’s Grace
Have you ever needed a "do-over" by 8 am .. or even earlier?? I know I have! Sometimes it seems no matter how well we planned the day, it gets completely turned on its head! My attitude suffers and then it trickles down to the kids. At that point, I'm left with two options. #1 I can continue on with a bad attitude and everyone suffers #2 I can get a fresh perspective by focusing on God's Grace So which is best? Can you guess it? Yep, ... continue reading...
How to Avoid Failing This Year
I had never kept a New Years' resolution for more than a week or two. Goal setting? I gave up on that years ago. And friend, can you guess where that has gotten me? Yup- you're right, NOWHERE. How to Avoid Failing This Year I was floating through the years, treating time as a renewable resource. Yes, some of it was fruitful and life certainly was "full" (aka crazy busy) but looking back, it was more of a fog than a memory book which makes my heart sad. The way I was living wasn't ... continue reading...
FREE Private Access to the Biblical Resources Hub
FREE Private Access to the Biblical Resources Hub Join the community today! Get Free private access to the Biblical Resources Hub for Faith, Family and Parenting Help! ... continue reading...
Ultimate Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals: Top Picks For The Christian Mom
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Whether you've been patiently waiting for it, or you're just checking in online to see how good the Black Friday through Cyber Monday Deals really are, you don't have to wait any longer- yay! This Black Friday weekend I've decided to take a different approach than past years. I'm selecting just a few top picks for The Chrisitan Mom from some of my favorite online Ministries to share with you. The deals are just as amazing, and many ... continue reading...
How to Show Gratitude by Using Your Words
How to Show Gratitude by Using Your Words “One kind word can change someone’s entire day.” - Anonymous So far we’ve talked about the spiritual, mental and physical benefits of cultivating a grateful heart as well as: 6 Ways To Cultivate A Grateful Heart Today! How to Start Growing in a Habit of Gratitude Right Now How to Choose Gratitude Throughout Your Day How to start a gratitude journal Just the process of writing in a gratitude journal offers tons of benefits. ... continue reading...
How to Choose Gratitude Through Your Day
How to Choose Gratitude Through Your Day Are you still unsure about the whole cultivating gratitude thing? I understand it can be tough to wrap your brain around, especially if you are in a challenging season. It can seem almost impossible to choose gratitude through your day when you don't feel like it. The hard truth is we can actually choose to be grateful for something not based only on our feelings or emotions. While it can be very hard to be thankful in all things right of the start, ... continue reading...
