I've been struggling for months now with the purpose of this blog. I know what I want to do but I felt overwhelmed with all the problems I see. Good....wonderful....parents are struggling with the most basic of issues. While "Precious pointers" is an important tool for the busy mom, I need to go much deeper than that. Writing blogs that are disconnected and basically just what I'm thinking about for the day...didn't seem to be information that parents could build on. Blog specialists advise against blogs that go too deep. Don't make posts long....don't cover to broad a topic....don't do series that last more than three or four posts. While I want to be successful with this blog, I still felt disjointed and out of touch.
I've also been advised not to post things that I "could" make money on. I have information sitting on my computer that supports over 80 classes. I watch young parents making mistakes that I can help them solve, but it would take a two-hour class. In this low economy churches and schools don't have the funds to hire me for an event. What to do? What to do?
Even after considering all the problems - there's still this nagging feeling inside that I need to share what I know regardless of the cost to me. As you know Ron doesn't have a job...but...holding on to information someone needs - just for money - seems unchristian and selfish. And....where then is my faith? Shouldn't I do what God wants me to do regardless of the funds? It takes almost a week of writing and compiling to design just one class. It takes another week to write a booklet and yet another week to do the study guide. To go week after week without payment for my work is hard....and yet....my work involves children and the future of this country.
So after much prayer, I've decided to take a leap of faith. Beginning Tuesday, January 18th, Mommy Detective will launch a new project. I will use this blog to teach my class, Principles of Parenting. I will post lessons and information pertaining to this class. You will be getting all the information I include in this two-hour class - and it will be absolutely free!
Since I talk a mile a minute when I do a class.....I'm not sure how long it will take to go through the material on line. It may take a month or more....but....you will have the material.
If I do this, I will need your help. I need you to let everyone know that the class is available. And there are freebies. For anyone that clicks on the "Follower" button and joins this blog, they will receive a link (not available for a week or so) to the Free Study Guide. Current followers will receive the link as soon as it's available. They will also be able to purchase all the materials in CD form for a reduced price.
We are still working all the details out....so be patient with me. There's a lot to be done and I'm the only one to do it! But....once we are up and running, you will have a deeper spiritual and psychologically sound basis for your parenting skills. You will be able to duplicate everything I teach.
Please pray with me that God will lead me to know exactly how to share this information in this form and that God will bless all we do. Also....as always, know that I'm here for you. Please ask questions and share your life with me. I'm here to help.
Seeking His Wisdom,
Debbie
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