Help, I have a rebellious child! I hear this more often than you would imagine. I thought I would address this issue today. Before I get into it let’s ask, “What is a rebellious child?” We need to determine if it truly is rebellion that is the issue. Rebellion is a serious issue. God’s Word
on October 23, 2025
Journey to Obedience (Letting God Number our Children)
Adoption . Birth Stories . Family . For My Children . Home Schooling . Journey series . Parenting . Popular PostsJourney to Obedience (learning to live dependent on God) Recently, several people have encouraged me to write out our family story. My first thought was, ” who really wants to read our story.” But, I have enjoyed reading so many other peoples interesting and exciting stories online, and in books. Mine is just so ordinary.
on October 22, 2025
Prayer, Meditating on His Words
Day in the Life of a Big Family . For My Children . Katie's Ramblings . PrayerIf you have been a regular reader of my blog, you will see that I value prayer. Recently, I have been pondering the different types of prayer, and the value of coming to God in multiple ways. There is times that we should come to him in worship. Worship is a prayer that brings us
on October 19, 2025
Parenting Problems? Looking at the Root of Our Child’s Bad Behavior
Adoption . Family . For My Children . Parenting . Popular PostsRecently, I reposted an article I wrote several years ago. In the article I shared some things I have learned that are difficult in parenting. Today, I want to share four reasons I see as the root reason for children misbehaving, and what I have learned to help my child. I want to begin by
on October 17, 2025
10 Things I want My Adult Children to Know to Succeed in Life.
For My Children . Katie's RamblingsRecently, I have been pondering if I have taught my adult children everything they need for success in life. I have six children that are legally adults. I have nine more to prepare for adulthood. I pray for each one daily, and hope that I am giving them all they need to be successful in
In 2019, I wrote this blog post to my adult children about what I believe are the ten things that will help them succeed in life. Today, I am thinking about ten things I want to my adult children to know about me, their mom. Recently, my oldest son moved to a new place.