Mentoring, Leadership, & Homemaking
We can have inner peace through suffering, which makes no human sense, when our minds are focused on God and His Word. We can use trying situations as an opportunity to teach our kids the solid foundation of peace, personally experiencing what they have heard about in Scripture. We can role-model to them calm confidence, and being doers of the Word, not hearers only. Modeling how not to be consumed with worry, doubt, and fear and thereby making them scared. {Read More}
The tendency for all of us want to control things is great. When we experience situations we cannot fix, make sense of, see any sign of relief from, or see any possible positive outcome from, we are called to trust in God’s sovereignty. It is God, our Heavenly Father, who will give us the inner peace needed to confidently, even if painfully, endure with the right attitude, knowing that He is at work for His glory and for our good. {Read More}
Did you know that TRUSTING IN GOD in all circumstances is the third most emphasized character trait in the New Testament, behind the qualities of love and humility? This certainly implies that we all struggle with loving, being humble, and wanting to be in control of situations so that we have no need to trust anyone or anything. Some opposites of trust are worry, fear, anxiety, frustration, and even panic over not being able to fix, change, or control whatever is weighing {Read More}
“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” I Timothy 6:6-7 This summer spend some time examining gratefulness and contentment in the hearts of your children. A few goals to work through this summer would be: Make plans to use your home to show hospitality to someone God lays on your heart. Trust God’s sovereignty that He has entrusted you with the income and possessions to {Read More}
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-21 Involve your children in ministry opportunities. Teach, train, and mentor by doing devotions on serving, giving, and what God’s view of money {Read More}
“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” I Peter 4:9-10 This summer have your children or grandchildren use money they have saved or do some chores to earn money specifically designated for blessing others. Explain ahead of time what the money will be used for and how they will be involved. Money in hand, go to a restaurant and collectively allow them to use their money to anonymously buy someone’s meal. If you pay for someone (like a man or {Read More}
Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Romans 12:10 NLT If you have children at home, an important lesson to teach is how they can outdo one another in showing honor. By taking advantage of opportunities at home, our children can learn the importance of showing sincere appreciation and admiration to others. Ask your family members who they really admire and why, focusing on the character qualities or skills this person has. Next, invite {Read More}
Having a plan for house cleaning and organization will help your summer run more smoothly. Here are a few techniques I use in my family of eight. ORGANIZING: What needs to be organized? Put like items in a similar location. Decide on area of home items makes the most sense to be in. o Batteries – all over house? Put in one location such as a drawer or basket near games. Maybe a drawer in the laundry room? Three bag {Read More}
For the last week I have talked about setting goals for the summer by thinking through and planning for both a productive and a fun/relaxing summer. I talked about setting goals by spending time with the Lord and getting His wisdom and discernment over the priorities He would have for you to focus on this summer with yourself, your husband, and your children in Part 1. In Part 2 the discussion was about how to plan and Part 3 was {Read More}
We have talked about summer priorities and goals in Part 1, how to set up a planning day and the needed supplies in Part 2, and today we’re delving into specific categories. Spend plenty of time pondering and praying over the Lord’s priorities this summer for your family in the following areas: Spiritual Quiet Time: when, where, what resources to use. Prayer: individual / family prayer time, keeping prayer journals, prayer requests / needs. Devotions with children (when–morning, lunch, dinner, {Read More}
We all need good mentors offering practical advise, wisdom, encouragement, and friendship. Here at MMCW you will find a storehouse of mentoring between generations, just as it should be.
