There are so many types of legacies we can leave. We can leave legacies to our children, family members, friends, and even strangers that God places on our path. One of the most important legacies that we as Christian wives and mothers can leave is that of a Titus 2 Woman. "Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God." Titus 2:4-5 So many people quote Titus 2 but don't understand what it really means. What is mentorship? The Word of God tells us to come along side one another. We need mature Christians in our life to lift us up and help us. And we are to be there for the younger ones. I'm honored to partner with, ... read more
A Legacy of Joy in Jesus at Christmas (Legacy Leaver Thursday Link Up)
**To enter the To Bless a Homemaker Giveaway for a Kitchen Aid Mixer, click here** **To enter the Christmas Blessing $200 PayPal cash giveaway click here.** There are times I wish television came without commercials, especially during Christmas. If you spend anytime watching television during the month of December you will become inundated with the latest jingles for Barbies, IPads, door buster sales and more. I had to mute the television today when one commercial kept repeating over and over again, "Mine, mine, mine, mine." What are our children learning from this? It's time this type of mentality stops. The only way this "Me First" syndrome will cease, is with us, the parents, showing our children a different way. This Christmas we need to step up to the plate and teach our ... read more
I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas (giveaway and a link up)
Congratulations Jenifer Metzger, you won the White Christmas giveaway!! photo credit I am so glad that you're joining us. Every Thursday at Shari A. Miller ~ Living to Leave a Legacy, we will be talking about ways to leave a legacy for your children and those around you. A legacy is so much more than a material possession that we leave with someone. For me, when I leave a legacy I want to leave a part of my heart. The part of my heart that combines my character, attitudes and the type of relationship I had with Jesus. I want to be faithful and worthy of this His calling, so that others might see who Jesus is by looking at the life I lived. As I sit here typing this the only thing that illuminates the room are the lights of the Christmas tree. As I ponder about this upcoming Christmas, ... read more
Legacy Leaver Thursday Link Up and Being the Person God Created
This week we are in week 10, of our Power of a Praying Parent Series, "Being the Person God Created." "Not knowing who God made us to be, trying to be who we are not, or even just desiring to be someone else, can only lead to a life of misery, frustration, and unfulfillment." ~ Stormie Omartian Looking back 25 - 30 years ago, I can still remember what it was like to be a teenager. The pressure to fit it, measure up to, and be part of the popular kids was at the forefront of our minds. It was so easy to follow after the crowd, just for the sake of fitting in, and being liked. What about you, can you remember those days? The pressure is twice as hard for our children today. They have so many more obstacles and traps that Satan tries to ensnare them with, to prevent them from being the ... read more
Developing a Hunger for the Things of God and a Legacy Leaver Thursdays Link Up
Today is week 9 in our Power of a Praying Parent Series. Today's chapter talks about developing a hunger for the things of God. I fully believe that being a parent is one of the hardest jobs there is. Can I get an amen? Just think about it....we have been entrusted with raising a human being. Someone that can shape the outcome of history. Someone that can make the choice to go the ways of the world or who can make the choice to follow Jesus. We as parents need to be on guard day and night praying for our children that they would have a heart for Jesus. In all that we say and do, we need to be directing them back towards they Lord. We need to be consistent in our discipline and training, making sure that leading our children to Christ is always top priority. We need to teach our ... read more
The Power of a Praying Parent Series {Week 8} and a Legacy Leaver Thursdays Link Up
This week at Leaving a Legacy we will be discussing chapter 8, "Attracting Godly Friends and Role Models," in "The Power of a Praying Parent" book by Stormie Omartian. I don't know about you, but I'm a mama who likes to control things. Up until my children reached high school age, I homeschool my children, and did everything in my power to control who would influence them. I joined homeschool co-ops, went to Friday school, set up play dates, planned parties, and participated in many church activities so my children could be around godly people, and in a godly environments. "The righteous should choose his friends carefully, for the way of the wicked leads them astray." Proverbs 12:26 It is so important who are children are friends with. We need to watchful and in prayer at all times ... read more
The Power of a Praying Parent Series {Week 7} and a Legacy Leaver Thursdays Link Up
Today we are discussing chapter seven, "Maintaining Good Family Relationships " in the book, "The Power of a Praying Parent," by Stormie Omartian. Life can be hard. It moves fast. It catches us by surprise and takes us to places we would have never dreamed. In the hustle and bustle of it all, we need to make sure that our job of being a parent is top priority. The main and the most important thing we can always do for our children, no matter what their age, is to pray for them. We need to start before they are born and continue on till our last breath. A very important area to remember to pray for our children is in the area of relationships especially those within the family. "How many relationships are left to chance because no one prays about them? Far too many, I suspect. It's sad ... read more
A Rebellious Heart and Legacy Leaver Thursday Link Up
Today we are on week six of our series, "The Power of a Praying Parent", by Stormie Omartian. This week's topic is about children honoring their parents and resisting rebellion. I don't know about you but it doesn't take much to get me riled up, or shall we say mad. My husband and I always joke that we're the opposite this way. I can get mad in 0-10 seconds flat, and I usually get over it pretty quick, whereas it takes him quite a bit to get upset and a whole lot longer to get over it. I often wonder, what makes us the we are. What creates our personalities.... is it ingrained into us from the beginning, or is it something that's learned along the way? If it happens to be a combination of both, which factor is the driving force? I think the answer to this varies for each one of us. When ... read more
An Exciting Announcement, The Power of a Praying Parent Series Week Four and Legacy Leaver Thursdays Link Up
I am excited to announce that one of my other blogging homes, A Biblical Marriage, has put together a free eBook titled, Glorifying God in Your Finances. This eBook is a collaboration of writings from the contributors at A Biblical Marriage. To download your copy of Glorifying God in Your Finances, simply follow Leaving A Legacy, via email! Then check your email and once you confirm you can download this eBook instantly! This resource is free for a limited time only! This week we will be discussing chapter five in our study of "The Power of a Praying Parent", by Stormie Omartian. What type of legacy do you want to leave for your children? I want to leave a legacy that's a mixture of many things, good memories, parents who loved them, a peaceful home, a home where ... read more
The Power of a Praying Parent Series and Legacy Leaver Thursdays Link Up
Today we will be discussing chapters 3 & 4 of the book "The Power of a Praying Parent", by Stormie Omartian. The topics that are covered in these chapters are, securing protection from harm, and helping our children to feel loved and accepted. Prayer changes things. When we call on the most High, through faith, and in accordance with His will, anything is possible. What seems like momentous mountains have the power to be moved, when we cry out to Him with the deepest longings of our hearts. We need to make sure that we never neglect to come to Him in prayer, especially in the area of our children's safety and feelings of self worth. It is so important to pray for our children's safety. So much can happen in today's scary world, it seems as if another act of violence towards one of ... read more