Making Summer Memories That Matter

I knew a mom once that would enroll her kids in three or four different VBS programs at local churches because she thought it was a fun, easy, free, yet "good" activity to keep her kids busy and teach them about the Bible. I am all for church camp, VBS, etc., but the truth of the matter is, no one has more influence and responsibility for the spiritual training of kids more than the parents. You are the biggest influence in your child's life and when YOU teach them Biblical truth, it reaches their heart in a way nothing else can.

Maybe you don't feel equipped or that you know enough about the Bible to teach it to your kids. Get an age-appropriate devotional at your local Christian bookstore (or order one through our Legacy Moms Amazon affiliate store and then you help support us too!) and spend a few minutes each day this summer working through it. You'll be surprised at how much YOU learn too!

One book that I would recommend for everyone regardless of your Biblical knowledge is Parents Guide To The Spiritual Growth of Children: Helping Your Child Develop a Personal Faith. It is a jam-packed guide with everything you need broken down by age group, with topics to cover, activities to do, tips for parents, etc.

Doing something like this might take 10-20 minutes a day. Imagine what could happen in your family this summer if you devoted 10-20 minutes a day x 100 days of summer to the spiritual development of your family? That would equal approximately 25 hours invested in the eternity of your child! And it costs you next to nothing.

Here's another "fringe" benefit: this type of focused attention between you and your children will actually fill their emotional cup and create bonds between siblings as they talk about different issues, pray together and spend quality time with you where they are getting your undivided attention. You'll be surprised how it reduces the nagging, clingy, needy behavior some kids show when their need for your attention is filled in a positive way and they know they can count on it each day.

Many blessings to you for a productive and meaningful summer. Keep following us on Facebook and Twitter for more summer tips. Longer ones will be posted as blogs, shorter ones just as updates.

Kym

Happy Mother's Day!

I wrote this to our Legacy Moms back in in 2008 or 2007, but so many new moms have joined us that I decided to post it for all of you for Mothers Day:

Being a mom can be the most fulfilling and rewarding experience we as women will ever have. However, we all know that there are times when it is challenging, disappointing and there are times when it feels like the loneliest and most thankless job in the world. As I was trying to decide what I wanted to say to each of you this Mother's Day, I wondered what Jesus would say to me and to you if we were to talk to him about being a mom. So humor me here, but this is what I imagined Him saying:

"My beloved, I have loved you since the day you were formed in your own mother's womb. (Psalm 139:13-16) I have watched you grow and mature and become a mother yourself. Remember that time you looked at your baby and your heart filled with so much love that you thought it might burst? I was there, and I feel that way about you. (John 15: 9-17 )Remember that moment when your child did something that you knew was so amazing, but you dared not share with anyone because you knew that no one could really understand how great this small accomplishment really was? I was there, and I rejoiced with you. I also rejoice over your accomplishments great and small. (Luke 15:8-10) Remember the time your heart was broken because your child was disappointed and hurt and you couldn't give them what they needed? My heart broke too, but you both remain in the palm of My hand.
(Rom. 8:28) Remember when you worried that you weren't doing enough, that you aren't a good enough mother, and that you have "messed up" ? Well, I chose you to be the mother of your child for a reason. (Psalm 127:3) Please come to Me and listen to Me and I will show you the way. (John 10:3-10) Remember the time you cried alone in your room about the problem that seemed too much to bear? I was there to wipe your tears and comfort you. All you have to do is ask. (Matt. 7:7) I know this journey can be hard, confusing and wonderful all at the same time. I know that you think no one understands. I do, and I am molding you to be the person I created you to be. (Phil 1:6) Trust Me, walk with Me, and I will hold your hand and lead you to the blessings I have in store for you. Beloved, I have much in store for you if you will just follow ME, and lead your children to Me as well."

"Her children rise up and bless her;
Her husband also, and he praises her saying: Many daughters have done nobly,
But you excel them all." - Proverbs 31:28,29

Happy Mothers Day, from all of us at Legacy Moms.
We pray for each and every one of you!

Love, The LM Leadership Team