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...
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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 have never kept a New Years resolution for more than a week or two. Goal setting? I gave up on that years ago. Friend, can you guess where that has gotten me? Yup- you're right, NOWHERE. How to Fail 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 then a memory book which makes my heart sad. The way I was living wasn't God's desire for ... 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...
How to Start Growing a Habit of Gratitude Right Now
How to Start Growing a Habit of Gratitude Right Now Once you are committed to creating a habit of thinking of what you’re grateful for each day, it’s time to consider making it a written activity! I know it can be intimidating for people who don’t like to write. I also understand “time” for busy mamas is always a challenge. But in all honesty, it really doesn’t take much more time to write it down than to simply think of what you appreciate. The possibilities are endless and it can be as ... continue reading...
6 Ways To Cultivate A Grateful Heart Today!
6 Ways To Cultivate A Grateful Heart Today Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 If we are truly seeking to cultivate a grateful heart we need to begin the "practice of gratitude". We must be intentional and take practical steps to create a habit and re-train our thought process. Today I want to challenge you to pick at least one (or more!) of these 6 Ways to Cultivate a Grateful Heart and act on it! Message me (found in ... continue reading...
20 Wonderful Gifts for the Creative Child: Gift Guide
20 Wonderful Gifts for the Creative Child: Gift Guide The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value - Charles Dudley Warner (1829-1900) Are you struggling to find the perfect gift for that creative child? Or you've found as your kids start to get older, it can be more and more difficult to find a gift for them that they’re actually going to enjoy? I understand the challenge! Shopping for gifts is one of my least favorite activities, but having a few ideas to ... continue reading...
