Mommy Jammies Felice Gerwitz

Following God in All with special guest, Felice Gerwitz ~ Episode 53

Welcome to our special Throw Back Thursday edition of Mommy Jammies Night! Once per month we'll give kudos to a previously unpublished or replay podcast or audio.



This week's Throw Back Thursday is from creator of Mommy Jammies Night, Felice Gerwitz, Following God in All Things



Have you ever had a plan that didn't go exactly how you thought it would? Did you want to throw in the towel?



Felice reminds us not to grow discouraged, but to place our faith in the ONE who is in control of all things. His plan is much better!



Get your free download 5 Gems to Remember by Felice Gerwitz



 











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Jesus and Moms - 6 Ways to Show Love to Your Children

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Show notes: What I’d like to share tonight is a way to embrace the vocation and high calling of motherhood that keeps our eyes on Christ.







First, let’s look at how Jesus taught. This will help us in our daily, minute-by-minute instruction of our children no matter what age they may be. This is also called relationship.



If we look at the life of Christ we see that Jesus was loving. He repeated spiritual truths over and over so that people might understand. He walked among the people healing them, by asking them questions, and by imparting truth through ways they could understand (Mark 4:34 He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything.)



Jesus was someone who attracted others. He had a way of pointing to the Father that satisfied the needs of people. He knew how to satisfy their greatest spiritual needs. Even when they just returned for more bread, he knew they had a greater need.

6 Ways to Show Love to Your Children

Here are ways he did just that, and how as Moms we can be encouraged that if we will follow the master Jesus will meet their needs and our own.



* Children need to feel safe, loved, and important.  Do you have a consistent temperament? Do you meet as well as you are able your children’s basic needs for clothing, shelter, and food? Is your discipline consistent or are your children unsure of what to expect? Can your child confide in your? We are especially admonished not to provoke our children to anger or discouragement (Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Colossians 3:21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.Jesus makes us feel safe, loved, and important in his very life (lived sinlessly), death (for our sins), and resurrection (for our justification) that we might have peace with God the Father, Romans chapter 4.

* Children must trust their parents Do you keep your word to your children? Do you keep your word to others so your children witness this? Do you do your best to make sure that trustworthy adults influence your children? Remember when we talked about how Jesus patiently repeated things to his followers (and for our benefit) so we’d understand? This built trust. We can trust him because He did exactly what he said he would do. Read Mark 8,9, and 10. He said he would suffer, die, and rise. He did.

* Children need to know their worth Do your children understand that their value as a human and made in the image of God? Do your children see how important they are to you by the time and real attention you give to them? Are you full of distraction? God’s Word tells us children are a heritage (Psalm 127) and fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139), and that the Father would hold nothing back in saving them should they stray, and in fact he didn’t hold back his only son. (Matthew 18 and the parable of the lost sheep)

* Children need to see their purpose and calling Do your children see that they’ve been created by God and live in the culture and time we live in “for such a time as this”. Do you? Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

* Children need chores Constant entertainment is soul-destroying to anyone, especially a child. There is value in work that sparks their creativity and ...

Replay: Keeping Christ the Center of Your Homeschool



When was the last time that you were undone by your thirst for God?  Staying connected to God and being in the word with our children is so vital for homeschooling and disciplining our children. Heidi shares her heart and passion to encourage families to dig into the Word together and grow closer to God in this podcast, "Keeping Christ in the Center of Your Homeschool". Grab your bibles and prepare to be encouraged.

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Heidi St. John has been married to her husband Jay since 1989. Together they have seven children from toddler to adult and have homeschooled all the way through high school. A favorite conference and radio speaker, Heidi approaches marriage and parenting with humor and grace. Her passion to encourage moms and set them free to be who God has created them to be will bless and encourage you. Connect with Heidi at her blog The Busy Mom, on Facebook, on Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

 







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Why Every Homeschool Mom Needs a Homeschool BFF

Every homeschool mom goes through a similar experience. We start with the conviction that we should homeschool our children. Moms get excited with shopping for and choosing curriculum. We spend our summer planning.



Then we begin. And it's not long before we start to feel like we're going at this thing alone.

We Question Ourselves

Once the loneliness sets in we start to question our decision to homeschool.



One days when our children's behavior or lack of interest in their studies sets in, we want to give in and hand it over to someone else. Even if we don't admit that out loud.



It doesn't mean we've lost faith in our conviction, it just means we really are meant to be in community with one another. We need a friend who gets it.

Reaching out to Friends and Finding a Homeschool BFF

This is where having a homeschool BFF can really make your homeschool experience so much better. She understands your struggles. She can hold you up with you're feeling down. It's often that homeschool mom BFF who reminds you of why you're doing this in the first place. And if she's a true friend she points you back to Jesus, so you don't lose your way.

Friends for Life

And these friends aren't just friends for a season. You never really outgrow them. In this podcast I share a little about Mom School and how that experience introduced me to a circle of friends who are still my friends to this day. Good friends.

The Homeschool Sisterhood

That's why I'm kinda (okay, a lot) excited about the Homeschool Sisterhood  (referral link) with Ana Willis. I wish I'd had this opportunity when I was a brand new homeschooling mom. The opportunity to learn from a veteran homeschool mom who can share how to stay focused would've been such a blessing.



Wherever you're at in your homeschooling journey, check out The Homeschool Sisterhood (referral link) and get yourself plugged in.

PS. Check out ...

My podcast interview with Ana Willis, topic: How to Stop the Hustle and Find Your Purpose



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Back to Homeschool Decisions (and a Giveaway!)

It's that time of year, Back to Homeschool season. Along with an incredible giveaway (see below), many current homeschool moms are looking for a way to make extra income to afford the homeschooling lifestyle. You might be a mom curious about homeschooling and hoping you can find a way to earn extra money while you  homeschool.



I'm here to encourage you, that YES! You can homeschool and work from home. And this could be the year you get to celebrate two things: working from home and a back to homeschool giveaway!

Is a Virtual Assistant Business Right for a Homeschool Mom?

When determining if a virtual assistant business is a good work from home opportunity for a homeschool mom, it helps to take a virtual assessment.  Ask yourself the following questions to help you make a sound decision.

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Many homeschooling moms have heard the buzz about working at home. Is it possible to work at home and have a work at home business?



It's vital to consider that homeschooling is your first commitment. You've made the promise to your family.



Ask yourself:



* Can I prioritize my homeschool over my business and still bless my family financially?

* Is it possible to serve my family and my clients in a way that doesn't stress me out?

* Can you manage a "side hustle" and still homeschool well?



Let's look at what a virtual assistant is and what's required.

First, What is a Virtual Assistant?

A virtual assistant is an individual who helps manage portions of a business owner's business. Normally a freelance worker, you can work your business from anywhere. A homeschooling mom is an ideal fit for this! She's likely already a working through the three areas you need to master to be successful!



They are ...

1. Manage (your VA Business)



* Time- Are you able to manage the time necessary to work your business? Can you handle the daily life interruptions? Can you balance homeschooling, working at home, and family life?

* Money- Can you handle the ebb and flow the income? Are you able to manage taxes due? Can you make wise spending choices?

* Instructions - Are you willing to take the time to follow instructions and learn the needs of a client? Can you balance the client needs with the needs of a homeschooling moms life?

* Alone time- Do you have a strategy for handling time alone and make the best use of that time?



 

2. Market (your VA Business)



* Don't be shy! Are you willing to get yourself out there? This often takes time and that's a precious commodity for a homeschooling mom. Can you make this work?

* What are you good at? Make a list of your skill set. Think about the things you already know and do as a homeschool mom that can translate to a VA business.

* Ideal Client, what's that? Are you able to think about who you already know that you might be able to help with their business. This is likely the homeschooling community.



3. Master (your VA Business)

Learning:



Are you willing to invest your time and resources into what's necessary to grow your skill set and establish your business properly?



Growing:

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That's Why I'm Here | Interview with Leslie Nunnery

"That's Why I'm Here."

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As busy moms, we wear many hats– wife, mother, housekeeper, chef, educator, taxi driver, and so much more. The demands on our time are endless. Do you ever lose sight of why you do all that you do? Do you ever find yourself feeling discontent with where God has you right now, or do you ever feel like there is no more of you to give to anyone? Let’s take a very practical and personal look at exactly why we are here. Along the way, I think we’ll see the incredible purpose and peace we all can have when we truly figure that out.