Gratitude makes us healthier, happier, and more optimistic. Don’t we want that for our children? I know when my kids are being ungrateful, I need to take a step back and ask myself: "Am I showing an attitude of unthankfulness? Am I forgetting to vocalize thankfulness? What about spoiling my kids? Am I giving in to their wants all the time?"
Tag: raising godly children
Matthew 5:16: What does it mean to Be the Light
The last part of Matthew 5:16 says "that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." This is the goal Momma. We want to shine a light so attractive that it draws our kids to praise the Father in heaven and then in turn, for them to shine lights so attractive that they attract the attention of others who will praise God!!
10 Books Every Christian Mom Should Read
I use to read purely for pleasure but once I became a Christian, I started to add (along with the Bible of course) books that would grow my faith. As I became a mom, I realized the value of learning from wise moms who have gone before me. So, here is my list of the top 10 books for Christian moms. I provided a link for each book so you can further check them out, just click the title.
7 Prayers for Your Son
I see evidence every day of them leaving behind boyhood and nearing the teen experience before manhood. I am proud of who they are but I know that no one is safe from the temptations of this world. So, I have put together a week of verses and along with the scripture led prayer to pray over our young men.