As parents we are privileged, by God, to be able to name our children. Through out scripture careful thought and reflection went into choosing a name... and often times God also spoke to either the mother or father to be, telling them what the child should be named; always based upon meaning. When I was a little girl I had a framed picture in my room that had the meaning of my name in it. [...]
Tips for the Mom: 1) Love them! It's Obvious, but we need to choose to show our love sometimes... kids are fun and easy to enjoy most of the time, but when it is hard we need to show them grace and love by how we react to them. 2)Make the Most Important thing~ The Most Important Get right with God! Go to Him for Healing, be real with Him! Our inner beauty needs to [...]
Thought Provoking Questions for Mother's of Daughters: ~Does your Daughter Come to You for Advice on Appearance? ~Or is she getting Her ideas from her friends or the community you are part of? ~Is Your Daughter Scared to Talk to You? ~Are You Setting a Godly Example by the way you view yourself and the way you take care of yourself? So what Legacy are you pursuing with your daughters in regards to Spiritual Identity? [...]
Disclaimer: This is a Potentially Offensive Article... I almost didn't post it... read only if you are willing to get real and do what it takes to help your daughter have a strong self esteem~ it starts with you~ Mom! In my previous article Beauty Within Radiates Outward, we talked about how important it is to be aware of our appearance, but not to let it own our hearts. "Should we care about our appearance? [...]
3 "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight." 1 Peter 3:3-4 NIV Peter tells the women in his letter their beauty should not come from jewelry or outer adornments. Rather, their beauty should be [...]
As wives we are designed and chosen by God to complement our husbands. As you know, this doesn't come naturally... it's a choice. It's a choice that comes with a fight. Women have a long history of battling a desire for control and leadership over man in general, but this temptation is strongest and most readily present in marriage. Genesis 3, the Fall of Man, the very first sin... Man and Woman were punished for [...]
The love of music is a legacy I am So thankful for. Music is the rhythm of the soul, it can change the atmosphere in the home in seconds. Worshipful music can take a crabby, tired mama and transform her into a joyful, gentle mother who delights in her children and has their hearts. God made us to worship Him and He blesses us when we do. I love Music, don’t you? I love having [...]
If we really desire to be a "better parents" with a "better families" we need to look at life from God's perspective. Yes, God deeply loves and cares about our families. However, the end goal is not to produce amazing role-model kids, so others can put us on a pedestal. The goal is not for our families to "look good" or to impress others. The goal is far-more than just being happy. As Christian parents, [...]
As many of you know my husband and I have tinkered around in social media a bit... Our Story: About 9-10 years ago my husband started a blog, not because he was excited about blogging as much as he was about getting me to blog. So after a few months of editing his content, I gave in and created the "old" Leaving a Legacy blogspot. I went through seasons of more engagement than others, like [...]
The natural state of marriage is mediocrity The natural state of parenting is mediocrity. The wind blows strong against greatness which is why it takes cognitive, purposeful effort and leadership to have a great marriage and family. The natural tendency is to put tons of purposeful effort into our careers and leadership roles and over time less and less effort into our wives and children. There’s a quote that has always stuck [...]
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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