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parenting
I’ve felt like a failure as a mum. Every belief I had about God, man, myself, my husband, my educational and parenting philosophies were challenged. Nowadays I am confident about one thing. I was a good mum. I did my best. I am a good mum and I’m still doing my best.
Where I share a few links to some informative, helpful or encouraging articles.
God’s purpose for my teen is the hope that keeps me going.
My teen asked ‘why’ to everything and I wanted to ‘straighten him out’. God, being the Great Multi-Tasker, already had plans. God knew.
We believe that if we homeschool a certain way, then we will achieve parenting and homeschooling success. But we make a grave mistake if we attempt to use any kind of formula
I’m not scared anymore. And it’s beautiful. Freeing. Relaxed. And joyful.Too often I tried to influence my little ones. Tried to control them. I micro-managed them. The lessons God has revealed to me have been the only thing that keep me going at times. It is not hopeless, but it isn’t just about homeschooling- it is so much bigger than that. God wants to reach you, to teach you, to blow your mind with Himself. But sometimes, like with me, He has to get some stuff out of the way so that we will listen. To parent out of freedom and grace is refreshing. It’s totally liberating!
Our home is noisy! Our home is loud! And is filled with constant talk! But, this is a good thing- discussion is a cord that helps to bind the family together. Nevertheless, constant talk can be a drain upon others and it isn’t necessarily beneficial for the talker either. We have discussed a few slogans that have been able to help us to control our tongue- I’ll share them here. THINK…
What we desperately need is a return to the biblical principles of parenting. Christian parents...
As the children wave goodbye to their father a monster returns. The motherly Control Freak. On...
I’m always on the lookout for helpful, proactive sites that encourage me in the role of...
”Let your eyes light up when your children are around. Laugh more. Tell them how empty and...
I feel intense pain in this step of my parenting journey… for one of my children has disconnected well before they are ready. The child is bruised and hurting, therefore I am too.
We’re certainly not to think that God’s sovereignty in salvation means the way we raise our kids is immaterial. God often uses faithful parents as instruments in the salvation of children.
What legacy am I leaving for my children? Am I excited about what God is doing in my life or has done for me? Do I share my walk with my kids? How are they to ‘catch’ my passion if I don’t share it with them?
To go along with the quote I posted reviously, here is another one. Ouch! Yes, God I know…...
God’s initial goal for Christian homeschooling families is not the raising of godly children. Instead, God’s wonderful, but subtly hidden agenda is that the homeschooling experience be so challenging for the parents that they feel the need and hunger for a closer walk with their heavenly Father.
The Chief End of Homeschooling: there is an eternal reason for all this mess, untidiness, and constant training. That reason is that God wants ALL of us- our entire life. Our goal is to love God and glorify Him forever – in the midst of spilled Weetbix and poopie nappies and children that can’t spell.
“Christian Training of Children” by Charles Spurgeon “Parents! Your children are...
Originally found in my facebook inbox, from the group Disciple Like Jesus from J. R....
And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, (Or ‘disorderly’, or...
Hands up if you have a teen daughter? A few years ago, I was advised to be my daughter’s...
John is away for work. He may be away for approximately 10 weeks out of the next 16 weeks. We...
When I see the way that God parents me I am more able to parent my children in love, in grace…with discipline as it should be – loving discipline. Discipline that restores, not tears down or breaks hearts. Every action the Father does toward me is one of restoration, although I don’t always see that at the time. But it is. That is His nature and I trust Him.
Have you got 1 minute and 44 seconds to watch this quick message?...
To do what is right and just is more pleasing to ADONAI than sacrifice. CJB I’m a simple...
I was catching up on some blog posts this morning and came across a gem (which is not unusual from...
Here are a few good resources for your encouragement, information and edification. Dr. Voddie...
I learn more about the nature of God through being a parent. I delight in watching and being with my children. Yet I am only a reflection, a shadow of the True Parent. How much does God, the ontological parent, delight in us?
Some of my readers may remember my where I talked about having a child who is trying to run away...
I often wondered why there weren’t many parents of teens around the forums. I wanted to glean from them but they often weren’t around and if they were, they didn’t seem to be talking about the same kind of homeschooling messages that I wanted to hear. Now, I think I am one of them. I love to talk and write about what we’re doing but two things roam through my head.
As I posted a few entries ago, I’ve been spending time with friends and extended family and...
I like to watch people. Yup, I even like going to the mall and just observing people, families,...
I don’t use the word of God to teach a set rules/code of behaviour but I will proclaim the message of God and trust that the Holy Spirit will teach them what He wants to teach them. Their salvation is not dependent upon me teaching every character trait. It is dependent upon God! I can’t teach someone into salvation. What is the point, the goal of teaching the children? Is it that they become fine, moral, upstanding citizens or to usher them into the presence of the Almighty God? Two different issues and two different ways to go about it.
Parenting teens is exciting & adventurous to downright difficult. A time of growing & relearning for a parent. Being challenged is not always easy but always valuable. Through it we learn perspective and discernment.
Driving in the car…washing dishes…sweeping the floor, preparing a meal…reading a...
Sadly, I think there is a lot of myth and fear surrounding the teen years, especially amongst home schoolers. There comes a time in everyone’s life where they start to examine and question the big issues of life: why are we here? Who put us here? What happens when we die? Our answer or thoughts to these questions make us do the things we do. This isn’t always direct rebellion, it is a natural part of a healthy life.
Are we raising our children to live in this world as productive members of the community where God has planted them or are we raising them for something else? We have a deliberate and purposed training plan for our children. There are things that we discuss, read and watch that may not be ‘pure’ as such, but we find them to be a beneficial training aid which assists us to work toward our goal. Musings from the pen of a 38-year-old woman who has lived a full life, and had many experiences which has shaped my view of the world. I endeavour to follow Jesus and live by the word of God. So, with that in mind, if you dare, read on…
Aha! I bet that subject line roped you in, eh? We all want to achieve success – successful ,...