Wife-Mother-Homemaker

Living an orderly life is more than planning, organizing, and developing good habits. It's a matter of the heart and conduct.  In this episode, we explore four things Paul admonishes the Thessalonian believers to do: 1. Increase in brotherly love 2. Aspire to lead a quiet life 3. Mind your own business 4. Work with your own hands Scripture references for this episode include: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Proverbs 31:13-27 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The more I parent, the dumber I feel.  Can you relate? Parenting is hard, and we all mess up.  Join me as we run to Jesus. Philippians 3:12-14 James 1:5-6

What can we learn about God as we look at our own relationship with our children? This episode explores what it means to fear God. Romans 1:18-20 Genesis 3:22-24 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Being a homemaker is more than cleaning house. When the storm comes, will our house stand or fall? Matthew 7:24-27 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Are you discouraged? Are you ready to quit? Listen and be encouraged to finish the race and ministry that God has given you. You can do this! Acts 20:22-24 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Praying PSALM 1 Over Our Husbands PRAYER SCHEDULE Prayer Day 1: Context “Blessed is the man...” (Psalm 1:1a) Happiness · Complete satisfaction & contentment in God · Guard against depression & discouragement Righteous man Prayer Day 2: Constraint “...Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;” (Psalm 1:1b) Decision Making · Discernment · Wisdom · Godly council & influence · Godly friendships Living Life in General · Narrow path · Courageous · Dare to be different · Not discouraged by difficulty Attitude toward Others · Encourages & edifies · Shows grace · Shows gentleness · Not critical or slanderous · Humble (guard against pride) Prayer Day 3: Conduct “But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2) Loves God's Word · Reads the Bible during personal quiet time · Reads/teaches the Bible to our family · Has a hunger for learning God's Word · Takes family to church Lives Out God's Word · Repents of sin · Aligns his life with the Word · Knows what the scripture says · Ready to speak scripture in any situation · Always thinking on God's Word Prayer Day 4: Consequence “He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” (Psalm 1:3) Strength & Power · Recognizing the sovereignty of God · Know God's calling on his life · Rely on God for everything Fruitfulness · Bearing fruits of the spirit · Use spiritual gifts and talents for God's glory · Blessing to others · Useful in the kingdom of God Perseverance · When God is correcting and guiding · When trials come · When others are less committed Prosperity · Love the Lord · In accordance with God's will · Spirit of Excellence Prayer Day 5: Contrast & Conclusion “The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.” (Psalm 1:4-6) Righteous living · Obviously different from ungodly · Useful for God's kingdom · Growing in relationship with God Eternal significance · Salvation · Follower of Jesus · Storing up treasure in Heaven

Praying PSALM 1 Over Our Husbands PRAYER SCHEDULE Prayer Day 1: Context “Blessed is the man...” (Psalm 1:1a) Happiness · Complete satisfaction & contentment in God · Guard against depression & discouragement Righteous man Prayer Day 2: Constraint “...Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;” (Psalm 1:1b) Decision Making · Discernment · Wisdom · Godly council & influence · Godly friendships Living Life in General · Narrow path · Courageous · Dare to be different · Not discouraged by difficulty Attitude toward Others · Encourages & edifies · Shows grace · Shows gentleness · Not critical or slanderous · Humble (guard against pride) Prayer Day 3: Conduct “But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2) Loves God's Word · Reads the Bible during personal quiet time · Reads/teaches the Bible to our family · Has a hunger for learning God's Word · Takes family to church Lives Out God's Word · Repents of sin · Aligns his life with the Word · Knows what the scripture says · Ready to speak scripture in any situation · Always thinking on God's Word Prayer Day 4: Consequence “He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” (Psalm 1:3) Strength & Power · Recognizing the sovereignty of God · Know God's calling on his life · Rely on God for everything Fruitfulness · Bearing fruits of the spirit · Use spiritual gifts and talents for God's glory · Blessing to others · Useful in the kingdom of God Perseverance · When God is correcting and guiding · When trials come · When others are less committed Prosperity · Love the Lord · In accordance with God's will · Spirit of Excellence Prayer Day 5: Contrast & Conclusion “The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.” (Psalm 1:4-6) Righteous living · Obviously different from ungodly · Useful for God's kingdom · Growing in relationship with God Eternal significance · Salvation · Follower of Jesus · Storing up treasure in Heaven

PRAYER SCHEDULE Praying PSALM 1 Over Our Husbands Prayer Day 1: Context “Blessed is the man...” (Psalm 1:1a) Happiness · Complete satisfaction & contentment in God · Guard against depression & discouragement Righteous man Prayer Day 2: Constraint “...Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;” (Psalm 1:1b) Decision Making · Discernment · Wisdom · Godly council & influence · Godly friendships Living Life in General · Narrow path · Courageous · Dare to be different · Not discouraged by difficulty Attitude toward Others · Encourages & edifies · Shows grace · Shows gentleness · Not critical or slanderous · Humble (guard against pride) Prayer Day 3: Conduct “But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2) Loves God's Word · Reads the Bible during personal quiet time · Reads/teaches the Bible to our family · Has a hunger for learning God's Word · Takes family to church Lives Out God's Word · Repents of sin · Aligns his life with the Word · Knows what the scripture says · Ready to speak scripture in any situation · Always thinking on God's Word Prayer Day 4: Consequence “He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” (Psalm 1:3) Strength & Power · Recognizing the sovereignty of God · Know God's calling on his life · Rely on God for everything Fruitfulness · Bearing fruits of the spirit · Use spiritual gifts and talents for God's glory · Blessing to others · Useful in the kingdom of God Perseverance · When God is correcting and guiding · When trials come · When others are less committed Prosperity · Love the Lord · In accordance with God's will · Spirit of Excellence Prayer Day 5: Contrast & Conclusion “The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.” (Psalm 1:4-6) Righteous living · Obviously different from ungodly · Useful for God's kingdom · Growing in relationship with God Eternal significance · Salvation · Follower of Jesus · Storing up treasure in Heaven

PRAYER SCHEDULE Praying PSALM 1 Over Our Husbands Prayer Day 1: Context “Blessed is the man...” (Psalm 1:1a) Happiness · Complete satisfaction & contentment in God · Guard against depression & discouragement Righteous man Prayer Day 2: Constraint “...Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;” (Psalm 1:1b) Decision Making · Discernment · Wisdom · Godly council & influence · Godly friendships Living Life in General · Narrow path · Courageous · Dare to be different · Not discouraged by difficulty Attitude toward Others · Encourages & edifies · Shows grace · Shows gentleness · Not critical or slanderous · Humble (guard against pride) Prayer Day 3: Conduct “But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2) Loves God's Word · Reads the Bible during personal quiet time · Reads/teaches the Bible to our family · Has a hunger for learning God's Word · Takes family to church Lives Out God's Word · Repents of sin · Aligns his life with the Word · Knows what the scripture says · Ready to speak scripture in any situation · Always thinking on God's Word Prayer Day 4: Consequence “He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” (Psalm 1:3) Strength & Power · Recognizing the sovereignty of God · Know God's calling on his life · Rely on God for everything Fruitfulness · Bearing fruits of the spirit · Use spiritual gifts and talents for God's glory · Blessing to others · Useful in the kingdom of God Perseverance · When God is correcting and guiding · When trials come · When others are less committed Prosperity · Love the Lord · In accordance with God's will · Spirit of Excellence Prayer Day 5: Contrast & Conclusion “The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.” (Psalm 1:4-6) Righteous living · Obviously different from ungodly · Useful for God's kingdom · Growing in relationship with God Eternal significance · Salvation · Follower of Jesus · Storing up treasure in Heaven

Praying PSALM 1 Over Our Husbands PRAYER SCHEDULE: Prayer Day 1: Context “Blessed is the man...” (Psalm 1:1a) Happiness · Complete satisfaction & contentment in God · Guard against depression & discouragement Righteous man Prayer Day 2: Constraint “...Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;” (Psalm 1:1b) Decision Making · Discernment · Wisdom · Godly council & influence · Godly friendships Living Life in General · Narrow path · Courageous · Dare to be different · Not discouraged by difficulty Attitude toward Others · Encourages & edifies · Shows grace · Shows gentleness · Not critical or slanderous · Humble (guard against pride) Prayer Day 3: Conduct “But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2) Loves God's Word · Reads the Bible during personal quiet time · Reads/teaches the Bible to our family · Has a hunger for learning God's Word · Takes family to church Lives Out God's Word · Repents of sin · Aligns his life with the Word · Knows what the scripture says · Ready to speak scripture in any situation · Always thinking on God's Word Prayer Day 4: Consequence “He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” (Psalm 1:3) Strength & Power · Recognizing the sovereignty of God · Know God's calling on his life · Rely on God for everything Fruitfulness · Bearing fruits of the spirit · Use spiritual gifts and talents for God's glory · Blessing to others · Useful in the kingdom of God Perseverance · When God is correcting and guiding · When trials come · When others are less committed Prosperity · Love the Lord · In accordance with God's will · Spirit of Excellence Prayer Day 5: Contrast & Conclusion “The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.” (Psalm 1:4-6) Righteous living · Obviously different from ungodly · Useful for God's kingdom · Growing in relationship with God Eternal significance · Salvation · Follower of Jesus · Storing up treasure in Heaven

Today, we look at how the ungodly and righteous person are contrasted.  Then we conclude the whole matter of living the blessed life.  We can be truly happy because we belong to God! Praise Him! Psalm 1 John 10:14,27-28 Psalm 37:16-31,34-40 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

In this episode I talk about the natural consequence of living the blessed life. We can't help but be like the flourishing tree when we constrain ourselves from ungodly living and delight in God's Word. 1. We are victorious. 2. We are intentional. 3. We have everything we need. 4. We have a purpose. 5. We have an abundant life. 6. We are prosperous. Psalm 1:1-3; 23:1; 92:12-14 Jeremiah 17:7-8 John 10:10; 14:14; 15:1-8 Galatians 5:22-23 Romans 8:28 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

In this episode, I talk about the key component of a happy life. Psalm 1 Joshua 1:8 Deuteronomy 29:29; 30:11-14 Romans 10:8-10 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Psalm 1:1 Hebrews 4:12 Psalm 119:105 Jeremiah 17:9-10 2 Timothy 2:15 Matthew 7:13-14 Proverbs 4:18-19 Proverbs 3:34 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Psalm 1 Ecclesiastes 12:13 Matthew 5:3 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

2 Chronicles 19:1-3 Ezra 7:9-10, 28 2 Chronicles 12:14 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Why is this an issue? Finding the Answer 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Satisfy Your Heart (Psalm 107:8-9) Serve Where You Are (2 Timothy 4:2-5) Study God's Faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-25) Speak Gratitude (Hebrews 13:15; Proverbs 16:24) Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Reality #1: Mama Misses It Reality #2: Family Meetings Reality #3: God's Mercies are New Every Morning

Setting the Goal Singing Standing Using the Bible Drawing or Taking Notes Continuing at Home

Be Ready to Discipline Start at Home Sit with Your Child Exit When Needed Teach Self Control

What to Avoid What to Bring

Start at Home: Family Bible Time Songs of the Faith Respond to the Word Model Right Attitude

Biblical Principles for Corporate Gathering Making the Decision to Keep Children in Corporate Worship Hebrews 10:24-25 Mark 10:13-16 Joshua 8:34-35 Deuteronomy 31:9-13 Deuteronomy 6:5-9 Proverbs 22:6 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The woman's curse bears the mark of two fundamental relationships in our lives. Genesis 3:16 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Psalm 118:24 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Complaining is Contagious. Complaining Brings Discouragement. Complaining Causes Contention. Numbers 11:4, 10-15 Proverbs 19:13; 21:9; 25:4; 21:19; 27:15 Philippians 2:14-15 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Encourage Dad with Words Encourage Dad with Actions Psalm 16:24 1 Peter 3 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Complaining reveals a lack of gratitude, faith, and contentment. Numbers 11:1, 4-6 Romans 12:2 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

In this episode, I talk about discovering God's will through our design, our desires, our talents, and our gifts. Psalm 139:13-16 Colossians 3:17 1 Corinthians 12:18 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

A - Absolute Assignments B - Belligerent Beasts C - Current Callings D - Deliberate Delegations E - Eventual Engagements F - False Fulfillments

Even good things like ministry can be stressors. Even when we know that God has called us to something, we must also recognize there are seasons in our life. Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

In this episode, I share my testimony of how God lead us to homeschool our children.

The Best Advice You'll Ever Receive...

In this episode, we finish discussing the eight behaviors of a Godly mother: 5. She Makes Her Home Her Priority 6. She Nourishes Herself 7. She Teaches Her Children 8. She Draws Near to the Master Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

This episode unfolds 4 of the 8 behaviors that Godly mothers possess: 1. She Accepts Help 2. She Rests 3. She Cares for and Nurtures Her Children 4. She Protects Her Household from Danger Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

In this episode, I discuss some of the ideas surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to Christianity, and we will take a deeper look into Psalm 91. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

We should not fear. But fear is not the same thing as taking precautions. God expects us to be good stewards of the things and people that He has given to us. Faith is trusting God in our circumstances and being obedient to Him. Faith is saying I trust God that He is in control of my life whatever befalls me. Health or death, my life is in His hands. I will not fear. Philippians 4:6-8, 11-13, 19 Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.