Encouragement From The Heart with Brenda Smith

Foundational Scripture:

Psalms 127: 3-5
3Lo, children are a heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.


Thank you so much for joining us today on Encouragement From The Heart. Our special guest today was Brenda Smith. Brenda is a homeschooling mother of 13 children....and one little angel in Heaven. In addition to home schooling her wonderful blessings from God, she has written a fabulous book entitled Polkadot Star Flowers . This book is wonderfully entertaining and written with a Christ centered message to help all people in so many areas of life. She also journals regularly in her entertaining and encouraging blog that is for all to read and gain insight as we venture in home schooling our families.

We discussed how there is "no rewind button" in life and how we need to enjoy home schooling our children as the days will slip quickly into the past. Brenda has two rules that she has learned as her journey has progressed from year to year. They are: *Do What Works for Your Family* and *Have Fun*!!!!

In her book Polkadot Starflowers, she delves into "life" and how we need to enjoy God's blessings. She shares her own heartwarming story of her personal setbacks and how she has overcome so many obstacles in her life through the love of Jesus Christ. This book is an awesome read for all who are living with stumbling blocks that are keeping them from all that God has promised. The link to her blog and the books web page are at the bottom of this entry.

Next week, I will introduce you to two fabulous moms(Terry Hoover and Stacey Powell)who are helping other mothers to live a more abundant, physical, financial, and spiritual life at home with the help of a special group of ladies called Families In Faith. This program will give you the extra encouragement and support we all need when things are getting really tough during our home school year. You are sure to walk away with a renewed vision of succeeding abundantly, physically, financially, and spiritually with this ever growing group of Christian ladies.



Credits:

The Holy Bible KJ
Brenda Smith Polkadot Starflowers
http://polkadotstarflowers.com/