2008-10-20T11:10:00Z Kat Connolly urn:kids-faith-com:kfintro Kat Connolly http://www.katsmusings.com/ kat@katsmusings.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf43 2010-10-28T15:50:01Z

We have updated our Kids-Faith Website and added a sister site called Kat's Musings. Today's article comes from Kat's Musings. Because they are new sites, you will need to resubscribe at Kids-Faith for notification of new posts. The options are RSS or Email. If you would like to subscribe to Kat's Musings, then the options are subscribe via RSS or Email! In the meantime, let me introduce the article: Yesterday on a public forum, my daughter made a comment about being tortured but she spelled it torcher. I made a silly comment, "Torcher? Did she use a torch? Did you get burned?" I thought I was being funny... Continue reading →

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf42 2010-08-07T18:30:01Z

How much information do I want to give here? Are you curious? I'm going to talk about a very controversial subject here. There are two camps, and they are divided, very unequally divided.

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf41 2010-08-02T18:40:01Z

Beware: today is a day for ranting. I am going to share a true story with you. One that might blow your mind away - or perhaps not. Last week, I went to pick up a pair of shoes for Erin, my 14 year old daughter, at a well-known shoe store in the mall. The cute little girl behind the register rang up the shoes and let us know that the total came to $6.34. I handed her a ten dollar bill, she handed Erin back five dollars and some change. Erin, with a perplexed look on her face, gave back the money and said, "Uh... I think you gave me back too much change. It was $6.34 and we gave you a ten." The girl looked even more perplexed and a blank look came over her face. She stammered an apology, and said, "I'm sorry... the register didn't show me how much change to give back. Let me re-enter the transaction." She proceeded to void out the transaction and enter the sale for the shoes all over again. Still no help from the register. She gave us that "deer caught in headlights" expression. Frozen. Not knowing where to turn.

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf40 2010-06-15T12:50:01Z

Following is an example of the fruit of our labor - the work of radically changing our parenting style as explained in the Article: It's Not the End. Late on a Sunday night, Jared (my 20 year old) was driving home from Youth. He saw a young man walking along the side of the road, and he felt a stirring in his soul, saying "Stop. Talk to him about Me. Tell him all about My Love." Jared shook his head, thinking that it was just his mind playing tricks on him. He drove on. The feeling persisted; he shook his head again and continued driving. As he approached a construction site, there was a flashing sign saying 'Diversion. Turn around'.

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf39 2010-05-31T11:30:01Z

Do we yell? What is the effect of yelling or shouting in anger? Does it accomplish anything? Are we easily irritated? Do we get angry a little too often? Explosive anger does accomplish some things. Supposedly it releases the pressure that has mounted up in you for some infraction committed. But in actuality, once you get going it's seems to propel the emotion further until you are angrier than when you first started. It also helps your blood pressure to increase, which might not be a healthy physical reaction. The other thing it accomplishes is the closing of a door. And I don't mean the slamming of a door. What door? I'll explain.

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf38 2010-05-26T19:30:01Z

My eldest children strayed. But it wasn't the end. My middle child started to stray. But it wasn't the end. We took decisive action. And that's not the end. The Lord gave us a new beginning. And it's definitely not the end. I received a post from a lady in a forum, in which she explained the situation with her own Prodigal Daughter. After describing a bit about my own story, she wanted to know more. This is the gist of what I told her (a portion of this has been posted on the Home Page, but this goes into a little more detail)...

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf37 2010-05-14T18:30:01Z

This is how it kind of went. I'm paraphrasing here because this appointment with Cindy took over two hours and was quite an emotional one. "Okay honey, now that you've made a list of every major hurt that you have received, we are going to walk through an exercise of forgiveness for each and every one. Are you ready?" Cindy asked. "Not really. It's hard to let go. I feel like if I forgive, then they are free to continue hurting without receiving punishment." I replied, feeling the bitterness in my heart just simmering. I was thinking that if I forgive, I cannot hold anything against them. They can do their horrible actions and get away with it. They are free. I don't think that is fair.

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf36 2010-05-10T10:00:01Z

I woke up Wednesday morning at 4:00 AM and did something I never do. I purposely touched my chest and under my fingertips I felt a lump. My heart jumped - my eyes jerked open and I was, of a sudden, wide awake. A sick, knowing realization overtook me; over 50 and a lump in my left breast. Phew! My immediate thoughts were on the fact that we have no health insurance and our bank accounts are still waiting for the Lord's Favor. This was not good. Other thoughts followed - some not so nice; doomsday kind of thoughts, if you know what I mean. I had been writing the latest article and, as is the custom, whenever I have a subject that burns in my heart, God faithfully provides a trial to go along with it in order to be able to fully write about the experience. What is the latest article I've been writing? Trusting in God. No matter what.

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf35 2010-04-29T11:51:01Z

We continue with Part 6 of the series, The Fighting Man. Previously, I explained how I became this type of person and how God was at work to deliver me from many of these characteristics. This article finishes the previous story of when I received healing from God. It is a Super Natural story because what God did is Super Natural - not a common daily occurrence and definitely not one I could have concocted from my subconscious mind! :) If you have not read the first part of this story "Do You Really Love Even Me??", I recommend that you read it first. This portion of the telling will make a lot more sense if you do! Just a recommendation, though...

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf34 2010-04-19T10:00:01Z

I parked the car in the garage. It was dusk; that half light, half dark, surreal time of day where nothing seems quite what it is. I turned off the engine and checked the side view mirror. I don't know what prompted me to make that move, but I did, and something caught my eye. The year 2005 was the year that God began showing me great Miracles - personal miracles, just between Him and me. Parking the Car was the beginning of one of the greatest of them!

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf33 2010-04-15T3:00:01Z

In the previous article, The State of my Heart, I described my painful journey through life and how that journey built up a strong dose of The Fighting Man (TFM) within me. I needed a new identity and changing my name from Kathy to Kathryn to Kat, as I marked each time I tried to be a better person, wasn't doing much for me. About ten years ago, I found the Secret Ingredient, the first step to eliminating TFM, that helped me get that sense of self-worth and true identity I had been searching for all my life . It was a long process, not easy, but worth every moment of it.

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf32 2010-04-09T12:30:01Z

This article will delve into my difficult past and show you why I developed all of the characteristics of The Fighting Man. It is not easy to share all of this with you and to be so open about it, but I was the classical example of a heart full of anger, bitterness and hate, so what better way to show you what The Fighting Man can really look like? How I overcame is part of a future article. I must preface this article with a very important note. I am no longer this person who is portrayed in the article. God created me as a beautiful, intelligent, loving, sweet, kind person - but until God delivered me from The Fighting Man, TFM covered me with his ugly apparel. Parts of the real "me" that God created used to shine out often, but The Fighting Man lived in me in its entirety. I thank the Lord that He showed me the way out of this horrible stronghold - a story that will be shared in the near future.

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf31 2010-03-31T16:00:01Z

The previous article describes who The Fighting Man (TFM) is and what he looks like. We now begin to delve into the reasons why he appears. When we are born, we have pure hearts. Period. Hearts unencumbered by pain, disappointment, abuses, humiliations, etc. What changes this state? The article is called the State of our Hearts because it is this changed state that often creates The Fighting Man with devastating results to our lives and to the lives of those around us.

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf30 2010-03-28T18:51:01Z

Over the last few weeks, the Lord has been showing me that "The Fighting Man" (TFM) is very much a part of this world, and is becoming less and less restrained. A good example is the editorial that my friend's husband posted online. It was a satire and had to do with the two tracks of s*x education being considered for the public school curriculum. There were a total of 58 comments in response; the majority were negative. The amount of hate and name-calling that spewed forth was extraordinary! The Fighting Man ruled! What does The Fighting Man look like? I've drawn him out for you, or rather I've explained it and Pete (The Brilliant One) drew it for me.

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf29 2010-03-16T19:36:01Z

I'm talking about the puberty years. This is a challenging time for everyone involved, but the one who suffers most is the adolescent. Without having to go through an entire lesson on puberty, let's just say that in my home, hormones are often referred to as "horror-moans." Let me share a horror story about Melissa...

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf28 2010-03-11T09:56:01Z

Jared made a very interesting comment the other night. He had just come back from California with the Weber State University Argument and Debate Team where he spent four full days immersed in the "real world." You've got to understand something first. Jared was born with autistic tendencies...

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf27 2010-03-08T21:14:01Z

We've all played the game. "It" chases you trying to tag you so that you become "It". As you run away from the danger, you head towards that one place where "It" cannot get you. Home Base, Safe Zone, The Place to Maintain Freedom. While there, "It" cannot touch you. You are free and relaxed. Yes, you'll jump back out into danger after you've recovered your breath. But you know you can always come back for that breather...

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf26 2010-03-01T15:35:01Z

I have a Little Friend (LF) who comes over to our house often and who struggles with her Dad. Sometimes it gets pretty volatile at her Dad's house and she ends up very angry with him, hate apparent in her heart. The fights between them have been getting uglier and uglier and threats now loom over her. I was at a loss - I didn't know how to help her. But someone else did...

Kat Connolly with the help of Pete Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf25 2010-02-24T17:41:01Z

I have truly been struggling with this article for a long time (since June of last year to be exact) because it can be a *really* long article or it can be short. Besides, it goes against all societal norms and therefore may be a shocking concept! It's a good thing that I have the experiences from three other families to back this one up!

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf24 2010-02-18T17:54:01Z

Pastor Gerrod, of Alpine Church in Layton, related the following story to us one Friday evening. He, being in charge of the grocery shopping, came home and listened as his wife stated that there was nothing to drink in the house. Gerrod went to the refrigerator and noticed that they had filtered drinking water from the fridge, a bottle of Cranberry juice, and milk. What she meant was...

Kat Connolly http://www.kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf23 2010-02-15T20:15:01Z

While sitting at the kitchen table this morning and reading my scriptures, I heard the familiar voices of my two youngest children; not the happy cadence I'm used to; these voices were raised to a "contentious" pitch. One door slammed. They were having what my English husband would call a *row* (pronounced ra-ow) - it's what I call a fight. Who wins this one?

Pilar Delmo http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf22 2009-11-08T12:58:01Z

Pilar is a very dear friend of mine who has walked what a lot of us have walked - a very broken road that leads to God's Healing Grace and Love. She is one powerful woman who unashamedly shares her love for Christ with everyone she meets. Read this great story of transformation.

Kat Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf21 2009-07-10T12:58:01Z

The passing of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett sparked an interesting conversation with my 13 year old daughter Erin. We talked about celebrity status and its responsibilities. Where does our society stand on this issue?

Kat Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf19 2009-05-24T00:00:01Z

Homeschooling has been an important part of our lives. The results are leaders in the making in our home, who are making a difference in our community. This article describes our philosophy, the books that have inspired us, the books we use, and how we do it. Let me know if you have any questions or need additional information.

Kat Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf18 2009-03-21T00:00:01Z

We had an awesome experience happen to us today. We played at the Ogden Rescue Mission last night and saw a need. God provided the ways and the means. Truly a miracle!

Kat Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf17 2009-03-19T00:00:01Z

Think about this for a moment. Your children are awake anywhere from twelve to sixteen hours a day depending on their age and sleeping habits. Who is the most influential person during those waking moments?

Kat Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf16 2009-01-15T00:00:01Z

Two fast friends become enemies in a day - this one is a big job and I can't handle it on my own. Here is a great lesson on how to handle conflict between friends (siblings included).

Kat Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf15 2009-01-05T00:00:01Z

I love Ionic and Covalent Bonds. They both have the same result, two atoms bonding to create a chemical compound; but they go about it in two very different ways. Find out what types of bonds are and what they have to do with your children.

Peter Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ pete@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf14 2008-12-27T00:00:01Z

For those with new computers this Christmas, here are some suggestions on staying safe.

Peter Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ pete@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf13 2008-12-08T00:00:01Z

For those users who are having a little difficulty using our forums, here is an entry showing how it's done.

Pete Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf11 2008-12-06T12:10:01Z

So we promised an article on what are the classics - right? Pete and I both wrote one! So here is Pete's take on it which would equate to the IQ side of things as he is a man...

Kat Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf12 2008-12-06T12:10:02Z

My take on the classics takes on a more emotional look at it. As a friend told me once, he glosses over the emotional stuff and gets into the intellect of things. Gary... I don't think this one is for you! (big grin) Check out Pete's for the intellectual stuff!! LOL.

Kat Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf10 2008-11-19T12:10:01Z

I sinned last night... well, okay - I didn't really sin but I allowed my children to stay up past their bedtime. What was so important that I would make an exception to that rule? Check it out...

Pete Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf9 2008-11-16T18:10:01Z

We experienced a couple of difficult weeks during homeschool. This prompted a lesson in Leadership. What is a leader? Who do you see as a leader? Check your answers against this article that Pete wrote.

Kat Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf8 2008-11-06T21:48:01Z

It happened today - I had to discipline Preston, my nine year old. I write about the discipline moment and what the end result was. Did I accomplish anything? Find out for yourself!

Kat Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf7 2008-11-03T23:09:01Z

On our trips out we always take our camera, and here are some of the results, including our trips to Antelope Island in Davis County, and Green Pond, near Snowbasin, Utah...

Kat Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf6 2008-10-20T23:09:01Z

I love scriptures where God talks about delighting in us. It fills me with a warmth knowing that even if I'm not perfect and I make mistakes, He delights in me. Surely it's only fair to give our children the same love, by delighting in them always...

Kat Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf5 2008-10-10T22:45:01Z

Okay, time for me to get on my soapbox and unload one of my pet peeves. I walked into a home once to fix a computer. A film was playing in the background. As I walked from the Living Room to the Kitchen, I caught a glimpse of just one...

Kat Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf4 2008-10-11T22:45:01Z

I remember watching the Opening Ceremonies for the 2008 Olympic Games. This fare dominated our senses from a Sony 60 inch rear projection television. What a spectacular job the Chinese did with lights, fireworks, dancers, and effects! I was fascinated by the vision being offered. I was also reminded again as to why...

Kat Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf3 2008-10-12T22:45:01Z

It's been a long day at work; the clients especially difficult, the traffic horrendous. When you get home you still have another full time job to finish. Dinner, laundry, cleaning, homework with the kids, reading. And you know that tomorrow it just starts all over again. It's towards the end of the week and your sleep has suffered.

Kat Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf2 2008-10-12T22:30:01Z

Our children aren't perfect, and neither are their parents. Here is my story of what happened when my children stray, and the effect it had on me.

Kat Connolly http://kids-faith.com/ kat@kids-faith.com urn:kids-faith-com:kf1 2008-10-10T22:30:00Z

In our opinion, our families are struggling with morality issues due to the worldly influences that have invaded our homes. God has warned us to guard our hearts and our minds, to not let any detestable thing into our house, to be responsible for the upbringing of our children. We are serious about His business that God has entrusted us with. We are responsible for our children, not the schools, not the church, not their friends. We, the parents, are to teach them God-Given Values and Principles and show by example how to live a life pleasing unto Him while enjoying a great relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior.