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


What Lies Beneath: Getting to the heart of anger in children

Anger is a dangerous, deadly poison that has the power to kill a relationship and it is often the common denominator for a number of behavior problems in children. Through insightful teaching and powerful drama, Ginger identifies seven ways parents may unintentionally provoke their children to anger and how they can avoid those snares to raise emotionally healthy children.

"…Do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." - Ephesians 6:4


Reaching the Heart of Your Child: Conference Description

Do you find yourself threatening, repeating your instructions, or raising your voice in an attempt to get your children to obey? Are you discouraged because it seems you just can't reach the heart of your child? Learn how to move past the frustrations of not knowing how to handle issues of disobedience and into a confident, well-balanced approach to raising your children.


Ginger's presentations are excellent for ministering to parents at banquets, conferences, and home school events. If you are interested in having Ginger speak at your church or special event, please contact Preparing the Way Ministries.