Looking back at your school years can tell you a lot about yourself. And asking the right questions can tell you why you think how you think and do what you do. Listen to my story about my Teachers Magnificent mind and what I learned from it.
Do you have relationship problems? Are you tired of being frustrated? Do you feel like life should not be as hard as it is? Stay tuned as we talk about one powerful way you can change every situation.
No matter who you are, you never expect the nightmare of dark words. Mothers Day 2015 was my third miscarriage. For those who have experienced loss, grief, miscarriage, or pain, this is written with you in mind. There is a healing path for you.
Do you have a child that is unpleasant? Do you have a child that is discontent no matter what you do? Are you frustrated with their behavior? Temperaments of different children are varied and some take a lot more work than others. I will give you 10 things you can do to improve any child’s happiness and perhaps one or two of these will really stand out to you for your child. Let’s look at these 10 ideas….
Have you ever heard the old phrase, “All Roads lead to Rome”? In ancient times, Rome had 29 major highways, which radiated out into the territories. Every city under the vast rule of Rome had a road which took them directly to Rome. There were 372 roads in 113 provinces, covering 250,000 miles. From any starting point in the empire you could reach the same destination. If two people were in distant provinces each would end up meeting in Rome because of the Roman roads. In the same way the destin...
If you have a child, you know that parenting can be incredibly hard. It can also be a great joy, but it will test your patience and refined your skills in ways nothing else can. If you are like me, you want an edge on the game. To know what to avoid, and how to avoid it, might not make it easier, but you’ll have an advantage before you ever begin. Here are five common mistakes that many parents make that can be avoided, and how you can solve them.
Did you know that your space is a reflection of your mental state? And your mental state is directly affected and changed by clearing and ordering your visual space. Dr.Jordan Peterson has given us pointed insight into this phenomenon, and in this episode we take apart how and why we order the space, for our children. I discuss here how you can clearly teach your kids guidelines and principles that they will carry with them, and use in adulthood and teach their own children. You are mentoring ma...
We all sense that an organized home is a happier place, more inviting & relaxing to be in. We also sense that cluttered spaces cause stress , with so much time spent trying to find things you need. If you are not the kind of person that likes to organize, I have some game changing tips for you that will make it easy! As you will see in this episode, getting things in order doesn’t have to be complicated. Small steps will get the big jobs done.
Using natural cleaners is a simple way to remove toxic chemicals from your home and body, and avoiding toxins equals avoiding illness. The level of your chemical exposure is the level of your body’s weakened ability to heal and stay well. Chemicals block our pathways of healing. It’s easy to clean naturally, but the questions are WHY? And HOW? This episode gives you all you need to know to begin successfully and to throw out the toxic cleaners.
In the west, we are taught this idea that there is a separation between the outside of the body , and the inside. Eastern culture has always known this is false. Let’s look at how this idea effects our health, our product choices, and our habits at home. Here’s how you can begin to feel your best.
Every part of the home affects the person. Every part of your life affects your health. If Nature is the basis for a healthy life, let us evaluate the parts to see if , in fact, we are living in harmony with our natural design.
Jesus made a statement that can be verified to see if it is true. He said “Ask, and it will be given. Seek, and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened unto you.” He’s not talking about possessions here, although that’s in other statements . Here he is talking about God, Truth, Light, Life. Here is how I verified for myself the claims of Jesus, and how He answered when I asked. He will always answer if you ask.
Boundaries protect your physical, mental, and emotional space and say yes that is ok for me, or no that is not ok for me. You get to decide what comes into your life. If you were never given that freedom as a child, let me walk you through what it looks like to have boundaries. This will bring freedom in every area of life.
God wants to speak to you, and He wants you to hear what He is saying. The Spirit realm is more real than the physical realm. One of the ways we experience spiritual reality is through dreams. Here are a few of the dreams I have experienced that left no doubt in my mind that God was speaking to me. May it serve to give you confidence that God is not only aware of your life, but He is incredibly aware of everything you need and hope for.
Jesus said that man is a spiritual being first, then a physical being secondly. There are realities that exist , like frequencies that we are unaware of, that we don’t pick up on. The mind of carnal man cannot understand , hear, or see the things of the Spirit. But Jesus said when we seek Him, we will find Him. It’s a verifiable claim that finds results based on the motive of the heart. Listen as I tell you stories of five significant spiritual stories in my life. More on this in part 2&3.
There are two ways to interpret the problem of suffering and the existence of evil: 1. The atheist skeptic who says there is no God, no purpose, no all powerful One- or 2. The Christian worldview which says there is a God, a purpose, and an all powerful One. Do we have a moral conscience? Does the question of evil indicate that we have moral reasoning unlike animals? Do we expect animals to have a moral conscience? How are we different ? Let’s discuss the trilemma of the skeptic: 1. God is all p...
Words of others become what we think about ourselves. Words have power, and many people use their words to damage others. Many of us believe the words of others about who we are (identity) as children and adults. I’m here to flip the script on that false message. Your value and identity do not come from man, but from God. Listen as I speak to who He says you are, and answer the question: How can I know God loves me? This will be good!
I want to give my kids a foundation for life, and for me, the most important tool I use is the writings of King Solomon. Known as the wisest man who ever lived, he wrote a book of his thoughts and teachings, which we have access to. In this episode I walk you through what we do every morning in our house, regarding family discussion and reading of these texts. We are the ones who mentor and train our children. It is up to us to give them a solid ground for their future. Take this model and metho...
There are 5 main areas of learning. Here we talk in depth about each one, and why books /academics alone are not sufficient. We want kids to see life through the lens of nature and character more than they do through screens. Let’s use the precious hours of childhood to these ends.
We live in the Age of unlimited Information, and if you have even a small desire, every tool is available to help you at every step. There are unlimited resources for educating your child! No one in history has had this privilege of instant access to anything you want to know. Here are some reasons why I am confident that you as a parent can take charge of your child’s education.
Do you know how to identify the love needs of your spouse and children? Do you know how then to communicate the way they respond to? Everyone has a different love need , which generally comes in 5 forms. If you can learn to recognize these needs, you can connect much more easily.
Learning and schooling are not the same things. We learn in a hundred million ways through life. Listen as I discuss some ways you can change your mindset and let go of old ways of thinking to create the environment that helps your children thrive.
Who functions best in the “real world”? Kids who live in the real world. Let’s think and discuss this idea. What opportunities do you have as a home educated student, for sports and events? The answer will suprise you. What about college? And general learning ability? Let’s remove the myths so you can clearly see the many opportunities you have once you step outside of the box.
What a child will come to think and learn about relating to others will come from the home. Patterns of behavior and speech learned early in life are the foundation for the rest of life. Where did the term “socialization” originate ? Does it belong in the terminology of a free republic? Who should be influencing our children? We will discuss the differences in outcome of a standard classroom in the school system vs the outcome of an 8 hour day in a home education setting. You may be surprised to...
Have you ever heard intentional misinformation? I have. It happens on the main stream news a lot. I love correcting false information. It gives me a sense of satisfaction to turn a wrong story into a right story. To bring truth instead of lies. Listen in as we discuss the false claim “Parents are not qualified to teach”. You will get some real gold out of this talk, along with fundamental concepts of freedom, from our founders.
A day routine in the life of our home school may suprise you. There are 5 solid pieces to the pie of our day , and 5 ways we learn. If you incorporate these 5 into your day for your child, they will love the change and become better learners.
65% of adults in America have a Christian worldview/belief system. But the main worldview taught in the public school system today is not a Christian worldview. So, Whose worldview beliefs are being taught to your child? And are you aware that a fundamental religious worldview is being taught to your children? In this episode we answer these questions and give you an overview of the last 200 years, and the transformation of the public school system. We also discuss options for basic parent led e...
Do you want to know how to improve your child’s education? Do you need better options? Are you unsatisfied with your current school? As we know, the walls of the building do not determine the education we receive. Stepping into a school doesn’t make you educated. This brings the question, “what determines education?”. In this episode we answer this question and give you a new perspective on education. This is #1 episode in the series from my new book (coming in January) on Parent Led education.
You do not need a degree to teach your child. All the help you need can easily be found. There are unlimited resources available to you to support you. There are many ways to home educate, so join me as we talk it through and see what it looks like to think differently. You might be surprised at how simple it can be.
Friendship with God is not for certain people. We all have the natural right as sons and daughters of God, to hear Gods voice. We all have equal ability and access. If you seek to spiritually hear more than you have, here are 5 ways you can strengthen your ability to hear what God is speaking to you.
