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Ginger Plowman, founder of Preparing the Way Ministries, is the author of several books as well as contributing author for several others. She is an award-winning writer whose articles have appeared in numerous publications. An enthusiastic and compelling communicator, Ginger is frequently interviewed on television and national radio and ministers at women's events, parenting conferences and home school conventions across the country. Ginger and her husband, Jim, live in Opelika where she home schools their two children, Wesley and Alex.

Reaching the Heart of Your Child

Unfortunately, there are many parents today who focus only on the outward behavior of their children. They have developed the philosophy that if they can get their children to "act" right that they are raising them the right way. However, there is far more to parenting than getting our children to "act" right. We have to get them to "think" right and to be motivated out of a love of virtue rather than a fear of punishment. Ginger encourages and equips moms to reach past the outward behavior of their children and pull out what lies within their hearts.

"The purpose of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out." - Proverbs 20:5

Taming the Tongue

Do you find yourself threatening, repeating your instructions, or raising your voice in an attempt to get your children to obey? Do you feel guilty because you know you should be faithfully training and instructing your children in righteousness but you're not sure how? Are you frustrated because it seems you just can't reach the heart of your child? Ginger guides moms in searching out God's truths for how to give a biblical reproof. This presentation richly inspires and equips mothers to let faithful instruction flow from their lips.!

"She speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction is on her tongue." - Proverbs 31:26

The "Bottom" Line

I've heard it said, "You can spank the fool out of your child but you can't spank wisdom into him." God has ordained two primary methods for parents to use for training their children in wisdom. They are the rod and the reproof. Ginger discusses the biblical use of the rod and examines the differences in worldly spanking versus biblical chastisement that, so often, even Christians miss.

"The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother." - Proverbs 29:15

Heaven at Home

Just as Jesus is preparing a magnificent place for us in Heaven, we can prepare our homes to be a haven where energy is restored, spirits are renewed, and the best of life is lived. Create a warm and welcoming refuge in which your family can dwell and delight by learning how to establish and enjoy a peaceful home.