Entrusted to Teach

You will not want to miss this episode where we dive in to some practical tips for teaching our kids the Bible whether you have toddlers, teens, or both. My passion and heart is for moms to be equipped and excited to teach their kids the Bible. We don't need to be overwhelmed or afraid of this responsibility because we have the greatest teacher, God, who will help us along the way. It is truly a joy that we have to teach and train our children to know their heavenly Father and savior Jesus Christ. Don't wait! Let's get started now! 

As mentioned in a previous episode, I am reading 12 books this year, one per month, and the book I read for February was Healing the Sick by T.L. Osborn. I highly recommend getting a copy of this book. Don't be discouraged by the length, he breaks it up into bite-size pieces that are easy to read in small time chunks. It is a great resource to have on hand because it is chalked full of verses from the Bible that will encourage you and build your faith. It is worth the time investment to read this book. Enjoy this episode where I share little bits and pieces from Healing the Sick by T.L. Osborn.

The world is so ready to feed our minds with all sorts of useless and sometimes harmful crap. As moms we have to not only choose what we let our minds dwell on but also what our kids are focusing on and being surrounded with. We are often running around throughout the day with seemingly little time to plug into God's Word. My heart is for moms to learn how to take advantage of the little pockets of time throughout their day to get fed with the Word. As we continue to keep ourselves fed with the Word of God, we will be able to impart those truths to our kids. One thing that helps is to have a handy list of ever available resources that we can tap into whenever we find ourselves with a spare fifteen minutes on our hands. In addition, I share some resources I have used with my kids such as worship playlists, kids Bible story podcasts, and other wholesome story podcasts. We as moms need to get our sons and daughters plugged into men and women of faith so they are being fed with the Word not the crap of the world. 

Come along as I sit down with my mom and ask her a variety of questions about how she raised me, my brother, and sister to know and love God. I have learned almost everything I know about raising kids from her, and she has wisdom that needs to be shared with other moms. You will not want to miss this episode! 

Marriage is a great thing! The world may portray marriage one way, but let's see how God portrays marriage, and how we can build ours to be one that shows our kids how beautiful it can be. Listen as we go through some tips to help us build and maintain an amazing marriage! If you aren't married yet, this will help you in your search for a spouse. It also contains truths that can be applied to all relationships. Below are some additional resources that can offer some helpful insight into strengthening the marriage relationship: - The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller - Letters to Karen by Charlie W. Shedd/Letters to Philip by Charlie W. Shedd - Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs - Love Life for Every Married Couple by Ed Wheat & Gloria Okes Perkins - The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian - Follow @tessaromero_ on Instagram. She helps moms have a positive outlook on motherhood and marriage by shifting the way we think. - Check out Pastor Joie Miller of Champion Christian Center. She has several teachings on marriage on YouTube and on her podcast The Joie Miller Podcast. - Also check out Adalis Shuttlesworth podcast where she has several episodes dealing with marriage and our husbands. - One more to check out is Carolyn Shuttlesworth podcast where she has several episodes titled, "Why You Shouldn't Be Jealous of His Free Time," "Why You Should Probably Be Having More Sex," and "3 Scriptural Qualities of a Godly Wife." Enjoy strengthening your marriages and helping your kids see what a GREAT marriage looks like!

Enjoy a book review of Boyhood and Beyond by Bob Schultz. This book is addressed to boys and goes through many godly characteristics that boys should develop as they grow into men of God. If you are a mom of girls, don't skip over this episode. It's still worth a listen because these qualities can easily be applied to girls as well. I recommend it as a good easy-to-read, family-friendly book. It's short chapters will grab and hold your interest until the very end. Happy reading!

As Christian moms, we have been blessed with children. We have also been entrusted to teach and train them. As Proverbs 22:6, says "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Teaching and training our children is not a burden, it is a joy. What an amazing opportunity that we have in partnering with God to raise our kids to be faith-filled men and women of God!