Purposeful Parenting #3~ Facing Realities As I mentioned in a previous post, many people comment on how well~behaved our children are... while they are such a blessing to Isaac and I, I have to say something about this. I hope and pray you don’t take this as I am gloating. That is NOT my intention at all. I am sure many of you have experienced people in your own lives that have complemented you on [...]
Purposeful Parenting #2~ Calling Sin What it Is Dealing with sin in our lives is essential. We need to deal with our sin constantly and humbly as we are dealing with our children's sins along side them. First off I have to share an observation I have noticed... we as Christian parents need to change our verbiage. When punishing, disciplining or correcting our children we need to call it what it is. It is SIN! [...]
Angie’s Journaling Thoughts Feb.10, 2012 Yesterday was a typical day at our house, aside from all the chores that go along with getting ready for a weekend trip with the family to the coast. We still had our Thursday responsibilities of school work, cleaning, projects, organization chores, and practicing music in addition to meal planning, grocery shopping, loading and preparing the RV. After getting through with the morning errands,(before the [...]
Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Mothers innately want what we think is best for our children. We dream about the days when our children are grown and envision a legacy. A legacy of faith. Dreaming, we exclude the trials, the suffering, and the challenges that life may bring; that God allows. Optimistic and hopeful, we cuddle our [...]
Hospitality is one of those passions of mine. I highly value community and so it is no surprise I LOVE getting together with other families. Over the years as our family has grown, hospitality has been one of those practices that has not been as purposefully frequent as other seasons; and unfortunately many people do not excited about the thought of having a large family over either. I have heard "We would just love to [...]
I'll Remind You-Jessica June Rose This song makes me cry every time I watch it! Our culture, doesn't take PERSONAL responsibility for the elderly in their lives. We have so much to be gratefultful for and to learn from. We are robbing ourselves of the spiritual blessings that come from doing what we are supposed to do. As hard as it is to envision the day my mother is old and unable to take [...]
I have been thinking about the power of a grandparent’s influence so much lately. It probably has something to do with the fact that my parents have been out of town for 2 months and at the same time my in-laws were gone for a month of that! It was a weird time. I know many people don’t live close to parents, but we have always lived nearby. It was eye opening. I really truly [...]
Kid's are Smart- they know what real relationships are about! If you were to ask yourself- Do your Grandkids think you know them? What would your response be? Kids are not dumb. They can see right through your facade, and they know when they are truly being loved and cared for. They know if you are faking it. Grandparents are to be a testimony to the little ones in the way they live out life, [...]
Grandparents~ Let's ask some tough questions again~ How do you view your grandkids? Are they a trophy to show off when they are "good?" Or are you involved do you know your grandchild? Really Know Them? They are a picture in the wallet, a birthday card every year, a little person that looks like her dad. The grand kids are fun to be around for a short amount of time, but that is all you [...]
I am excited for this weeks post series which is going to be digging deep into multi-generational legacy! We are starting out with some intense questions & articles this week to really probe hearts~ get us thinking and getting real~ Thank you Alice Behnke for your contributions and writing on this topic. Intense in some parts, but overall good and profitable to examine our hearts and motives. Thank you to Brandy & Judy Maddox who [...]
I'm Angie, an ordinary gal, who believes in an extraordinary God! I've been married for 16 years to my best friend, Isaac! I am a homeschool mom of seven children. This website exists to encourage other women, like myself, who are seeking to live intentionally in every area of life and leave a "Kingdom Focused Legacy."
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