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Parenting Wisdom: Nurturing Godly Children with Biblical Guidance

Raising kids is hard work. Letting them go into the big wide world is even harder. 

From the minute they take their first breath, we are helping to mold our children into who they will become as adults. What we do, what we say, and how we do and say it can impact them for a lifetime. 

In our love for our children, we want to provide for them. We want to make sure they have what we did not. And that may be okay sometimes, but as parents we must have the wisdom to know the difference between need and want, between indulgence and fundamental requirement for life. 

Fortunately, we have been given clear guidance in Scripture in teaching and guiding our children. 

We need to search the Scripture as if we are mining for gold in our quest to raise godly children. 

Sometimes the Lord sends wise and experience people into our path to help us understand the mysteries of child rearing and diligent teaching. They may be friends, mentors, pastors, teachers, or complete strangers. This I know for sure; parenting is not an 18-year commitment, it is a commitment for a lifetime. And we all need help along the way to understand how to keep that commitment strong and healthy. 

I am so blessed the Lord put many people in my path to guide me along the way. And now, I have joined with others who have been on the journey as parents, teachers, and school administrators to bring you some of that wisdom for the adventure of parenting, especially for those entering the new school year. 

“Back to You Back to School” is a collection of wisdom from ten authors who bring practical advice, wisdom, and hope to your through their writings. There is something for everyone, even if you are not in the season of raising children or back to school. 

The chapters include topics such as teaching with an eternal perspective, building authentic confidence (my chapter), and faithful foundations. There is so much more that will encourage, give hope and confidence to any parent or teacher who reads this book. 

“Back to School, Back to You” is available now on Amazon. We would love for you to pick up a copy, and don’t forget to go back and leave a review when you are done.

I pray you will have a blessed ‘school year.’ Whatever stage of life we are in, we are all impacted by the education of our children. I challenge you to pray for all our teachers, the ones in public school, private school, Christian school, and the ones who choose to teach their children at home. They all have enormous challenges and responsibility. Children are our heritage, may it be a bountiful and beautiful legacy.

My name is Keri Willis. I am a semi-retired educator. I spent a great deal of my career working with adults with developmental disabilities and many years in elementary education, in the classroom and as an administrator. My main ministry now is coordinating the women’s ministry for our church in San Diego, CA. I have been married thirty-four years and have two grown and married children. I now have a head of full grey hair and good ideas. I believe we are created to use our gifts and to be creative. That comes in many forms for me. I love to woodwork and use power tools, design, decorate, garden, and create new recipes. And I love to write. One major lesson I have learned in my writing journey is that I need to be still and listen to hear God’s voice before I am prepared to put into words the message he has instilled in my heart. This has been much easier since I am no longer working full time, but it is so easy to get distracted and not listen, which almost always ends with an empty page in the form of writer’s block. While I have written many articles for newsletters and local newspapers, I did not consider myself a writer until I self-published my first book, Teapots and Power Tools. https://www.amazon.com/Teapot.../dp/1466458763/ref=sr_1_3... The idea emerged as I was working on a project in my garage. I had worship music playing, power tools out and saw dust flying. I glanced up and saw my delicate teapot sitting on my router table. The message was clear. Sometimes we are using the power tools God gives us and sometimes he just wants us to be still and have tea with him. The book became the foundation for a women’s retreat, and then my amazing niece helped me work through publishing it on Create Space (now KDP). At least five other projects are in different stages of production. I joined hope*writers to help motivate me and keep me focused and accountable. I am still trying to figure out the whole website and blog thing. That is my next goal for myself; that and finish writing at least one of my projects! Teapots and Power Tools: Effectively using the tools God has equipped you with, while taking time to “Be Still and Know That He is God”

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    Keri has always loved Jesus but realized at the early age of five that she wanted to give her heart to Him and spend her life serving Him. She is married to her magnificent husband of almost 40 years, Harold. They live in San Diego with their lively Weimaraner, Belle and serve in leadership at their church home. They have two happily married adult children and one granddaughter. Keri is graduate of Liberty University and has a master’s in education from San Diego State University. She has worked in various areas of education and ministry with a special place in her heart for individuals with special needs. She enjoys teaching God’s children of all ages. She loves all things outdoors. Her favorite “office” is her backyard where many ideas for women’s retreats, speaking engagements, blog posts, and books have been born. You can find more of her writing at www.kerilynnwillis.com and all four of her books on Amazon, by going to Amazon and typing in Keri Lynn Willis.

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