Raising Kids On Your Knees

I had a wise woman once tell me – it’s always right to do the right thing.  These are words I always try to live by and words I taught my children as they were growing up. Have you noticed that teaching your children to always do the right thing isn’t always so easy? This week I want to look at the spiritual side of teaching our children obedience. I’m sure you already know that teaching children...

I can say, hands down, forgiveness was the open door for me to freedom.  Once I learned what forgiveness is and isn’t, God began changing my life and the lives of my kids in profound ways. Forgiveness has that much power. Choosing unconditional obedience to Jesus in this area of forgiveness may very well be one of the hardest places you have to walk personally.  Forgiveness is at the very foundati...

I know that the topic of pornography isn’t one we like to talk about too much but burying our heads in the sand as parents when it comes to our children and pornography is going to do more damage in the long run than hitting it head on now. Not talking about it has allowed it to become a huge problem in children’s lives. The porn industry is a multi-billion dollar industry and it is less concerned...

The Bible warns us that there will be many false teachers in the last days.  The Bible also teaches us how to spot a false teacher when we see one. Many false teachers are rising up around us and it is imperative that we learn to spot them and then teach our children what to look for in a false teacher. False teaching is anything that is taught that conflicts with the truth as revealed to us in th...

Raising a daughter to be a woman of God has become culturally challenging.  We live in a society where anything godly has become old-fashioned and outdated, and at times confrontational.  Not to mention that the godlier we raise our daughters, the more they are under attack for walking in truth. And can I be honest, it’s getting harder and harder for our sons to find godly women these days. Join T...

We all want freedom. Freedom to say what we want to.  Freedom to do what we want to. Freedom to be ourselves without judgment.  True freedom is what Jesus came to give us. I truly never understood the freedom that Jesus died for until years into my walk with Him. Even after becoming a believer, I was in slavery to my every whim until I began to understand and choose to walk in the freedom of Chris...

Do you find your motivation waning these days?  With the current world events and news cycles, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and that what you are doing on a day-to-day basis just doesn’t matter.  And if that isn’t enough, studies show that the constant dopamine hits we are getting on our cell phones are depleting our motivation and changing how our brains are wired at unheard-of rates. Fortunatel...

Have you heard that boys are a lot less drama than girls, but they are a lot harder to keep alive? If you are raising a boy you know that there is some truth to that. Our desire for our boys should be that they grow up to be godly men.  You may be raising your boy(s) alongside a godly husband, by yourself as a single mom or maybe you’re a caregiver or a grandparent. Whatever your situation may be,...

Do you have a strong-willed child? Are you strong-willed? Tina can answer yes to both of those questions and is sharing with you in this episode the strategies she has learned that have helped set her and her strong-willed children on a course of leadership and commitment to the Kingdom of God. Listen to Cultivating a Legacy-Changing Summer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qTxl8Y7zgRqtrtX5yHAIn?...

Changing the legacy you leave behind isn't that hard at all. In this episode, Tina is sharing with you five simple ways that you can begin changing the legacy you leave behind today. This is a great way to start the summer with your kids! Join us in the Raising Kids on Your Knees Zoom Room: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/273129977?pwd=OEdMM2lYR3gvVXRoUHl6YW0wcmlEZz09 Join the Prayer Tribe: https://...

Do you find your patience waning at times? Patience for a mom can be a struggle from day-to-day. But, for the mom following Jesus, you have all you need to walk in patience. In this episode, Tina will share with you why it's okay to pray for patience and its eternal benefits. Join the Raising Kids on Your Knees Prayer Tribe: https://mailchi.mp/24bba9787d3e/raisingkidsonyourknees Listen to Lega...

Are you a mom who feels lonely all the time? Can you be in a room full of people and still feel lonely? The statistics on loneliness are alarming. And if you are a single mom or a stay-at-home mom, the statistics are even higher. In this next episode in The Victorious Mom Series, Tina shares with you five ways you can fight loneliness in your life and walk in victory over loneliness. Listen to Rea...

I don’t believe there is anything that attacks our identity more as a mom than shame. Mom shame or mom shaming is a big issue for moms.  As a Jesus mom, the shame game doesn’t have to be an issue for us. We can walk in freedom from it. In this episode, Tina shares with you how to walk free of mom shame and not be a mom shamer yourself. Listen to The Freedom Retreat Review: https://open.spotify.com...

Do you feel crippled by mom fear at times? Fear robs a mom of so much joy and peace. In this episode in The Victorious Mom Series, Tina is sharing with you five ways fear plagues moms and how to walk in victory over it. Praying for the Salvation of My Children. A Prayer Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Salvation-Children-Chambers-Smith/dp/1647755875/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HAPARMA5P1Z&dib=eyJ2...

Mom guilt is that place we often go to when we feel like we just can’t get things right at home, we are ruining our kids for life, or we are basically not doing enough. Enter social media and guilt gets heaped on even more with stories and pictures of happy children, Pinterest decorated homes and rested, happy moms. All it takes is a few seconds of scrolling before we are down the slippery slope o...

As the foundation of the world on which we stand becomes shakier, the more critical it is that we shore up the foundation of our faith. But not just any faith, a courageous faith that is victorious over all the circumstances we are going through. In this episode, Tina is sharing with you how you can walk in a courageous faith that overcomes! Join the Prayer Tribe: https://mailchi.mp/24bba9787d3e/r...

Are you finding it hard to stay hopeful? There is so much going on in our world, and things are changing daily, sometimes hourly. For those of us who are following Jesus, we have all the hope in the world. Listen to today's podcast as Tina shares with you how hope is a light in the darkness. Join the Prayer Tribe: https://mailchi.mp/24bba9787d3e/raisingkidsonyourknees Listen to Legacy - A Mom...

Do you fight change? When you or your children hit significant life changes is it hard for you? In this episode, Tina talks about how you can navigate those changes with purpose and direction. She shares some emotions that may surprise you when you undergo changes and how to handle them. Rest Refresh Renew Retreat information and registration: https://raisingkidsonyourknees.org/rest-refresh-renew-...

Do you cry out for protection for your children? Do you trust God to protect them when they aren't in your sight? In this episode, Tina is talking about positioning yourself and your family for the protection afforded by God. Information for the Rest Refresh Renew Retreat: https://raisingkidsonyourknees.org/rest-refresh-renew-renew Join the Prayer Tribe: https://mailchi.mp/24bba9787d3e/raising...

Are you finding it harder to stand against fear? Did you know that your faith in Jesus can be fearless? Tina is sharing with you how biblical faith takes us beyond fear to trust God with all the unknowns. She is also sharing with you five tips to help you step up your spiritual parenting as you live fearlessly in front of your children. Join the Raising Kids on Your Knees Prayer Tribe: https://mai...

Some misconceptions about God are floating around. Tina is talking about five of them in this episode. Perhaps you've heard these misconceptions as well. Praying for the Salvation of My Children: A Prayer Journal: https://raisingkidsonyourknees.org/prayer-journal Listen to Legacy - A Mom Podcast with Tina and her daughter Britt: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gUlB9MmhN1cTJT3RqYt2o?si=a1967e457...

Is humility really what we think it is? What does the Bible have to say about humility? In this episode, Tina is talking about what humility is and how some times it might not be what you think. She unpacks what the opposite of humility is and how to recognize it. Plus she gives you five tips to help you step up your spiritual parenting. Rest Refresh Renew Retreat: https://raisingkidsonyourknees.o...

Integrity isn't something that is held in high esteem in our society, however, the Bible has quite a lot to say about integrity and honesty. In this episode, Tina talks about the importance of walking with integrity in our own lives and teaching our children how to walk with integrity in theirs. She will talk about whether a little white lie is ever okay. What about withholding a little piece...

Do you want to change your life and your relationship with God? Choosing to walk in forgiveness as described in the Bible will do just that. This week, Tina is sharing how choosing to forgive those who've wronged her has changed her life and her children's lives. Listen to Legacy - A Mom Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gUlB9MmhN1cTJT3RqYt2o?si=3cce807af9d84288 Join the Raising Kids...

Do you ever wonder why you don't see answers to your prayers? It's possible that you aren't praying on praying ground. In this episode, Tina unpacks what our posture needs to be before God as we pray for ourselves and others. When we get behind what God is doing rather than wanting God to do what we want, we will begin to see prayer transform those we are praying for. Join the Prayer T...