Download or read book Epic Families Equipping Parents to Inspire Their Children to Know God written by Beth Meltzer and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-09-29 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Epic Families not only identifies a problem within today’s church but presents suggestions that equip parents to raise kids who are passionate for Jesus and offers ways that churches can partner with and empower parents in this mission. Definitely well worth the read!” — Rev. Allen Perdue Lead Pastor, Jersey Life Church Today’s children are not raised in a bubble. Daily, they are bombarded with worldly wisdom and are tempted at earlier ages with things that would have stunned parents of previous generations. Epic Families strives to help parents reclaim their God-given mandate to raise their children to know and love Him. Developed through more than a decade of ministry experience as well as one-on-one coaching with parents and church staff, this book identifies ways that the church has taken over a role that was designed for parents. It offers suggestions to parents to help them confidently teach their children about the God who made them, loves them, and wants a relationship with them, while also suggesting ways that churches can partner with parents, while not usurping the parents’ role. Epic Families can empower parents to inspire their children to trust God and make wise choices. In the busy and sometimes scary world we live in, parents need to intentionally showcase God’s presence to their children and let Him permeate their lives; this book offers them a valuable resource to do that.

Download or read book Epic Families Equipping Parents to Inspire Their Children to Know God written by Beth Meltzer and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-09-29 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Epic Families not only identifies a problem within today's church but presents suggestions that equip parents to raise kids who are passionate for Jesus and offers ways that churches can partner with and empower parents in this mission. Definitely well worth the read!" - Rev. Allen Perdue Lead Pastor, Jersey Life Church Today's children are not raised in a bubble. Daily, they are bombarded with worldly wisdom and are tempted at earlier ages with things that would have stunned parents of previous generations. Epic Families strives to help parents reclaim their God-given mandate to raise their children to know and love Him. Developed through more than a decade of ministry experience as well as one-on-one coaching with parents and church staff, this book identifies ways that the church has taken over a role that was designed for parents. It offers suggestions to parents to help them confidently teach their children about the God who made them, loves them, and wants a relationship with them, while also suggesting ways that churches can partner with parents, while not usurping the parents' role. Epic Families can empower parents to inspire their children to trust God and make wise choices. In the busy and sometimes scary world we live in, parents need to intentionally showcase God's presence to their children and let Him permeate their lives; this book offers them a valuable resource to do that.

Download or read book Talking with Your Kids about God written by Natasha Crain and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian parenting is hard work--and it's getting harder. Parents have a deep desire to pass on their faith, but fear that today's increasingly skeptical and hostile world will eventually lead their kids to reject the truth of Christianity. That leaves many parents feeling overwhelmed--uncertain of what they can do to help their children, given the difficulty and extent of the faith challenges they will face. This practical and timely resource gives parents the confidence of knowing what to discuss with their children and how to discuss it in order to facilitate impactful conversations that will form the basis of a lifelong faith. In a friendly, parent-to-parent voice, Natasha Crain identifies 30 specific conversations about God that parents must have with their children, organizing them under the categories of - the existence of God - science and God - the nature of God - believing in God - the difference God makes Chapters are sequenced in a curriculum-oriented way to provide a cumulative learning experience, making this book a flexible resource for use in multiple settings: homes, church classes, youth groups, small groups, private Christian schools, and homeschools. Every chapter has a step-by-step conversation guide with discussion questions and tips, and content is readily adaptable for use with kids of any age (elementary through high school). Endorsements: "My prayer is that God will use this book to both motivate and equip you to help your kids develop convictions about their faith."--From the foreword by Sean McDowell, PhD, Biola University professor, speaker, and author of more than eighteen books, including A New Kind of Apologist "I can't think of a more relevant or more needed book for parents raising kids in today's culture. This book on apologetics will lead parents in critical conversations that will help grow and guide kids to be lifelong followers of Christ."--Kristen Welch, author of Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World "Hey parents: Do you want to reduce the chances that your child will follow the crowd to the point of rejecting Christ and the values and truths you hold so dearly? Then you need to have the conversations that Natasha Crain so brilliantly describes in this book. Prevent heartbreak later by reading and heeding this book now!"--Frank Turek, PhD, president of CrossExamined Ministries and author of I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist and Stealing from God "May this book lead to thousands more Moms and Dads engaging with their kids through an intelligent faith. And may there be tens of thousands more kids who feel loved because the adults in their lives take their questions seriously."--Jeff Myers, PhD, president, Summit Ministries

Download or read book God Never Changes But My Family Always Does written by Elizabeth Smith and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-08-21 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do the ever-changing parenting advice books and blogs make you feel like raising your children is an impossible task? In God Never Changes But My Family Always Does, Elizabeth Smith proves having a God-informed, developmentally-educated view of the child will lead to wise parenting. From infancy through young adulthood, become practically equipped to know how you and your children will better know and grow in God through each life stage. Biblical, practical, and relevant, this book will help you develop a new mindset with powerful principles and tips whether you are a parent or work with children in a school or church."Having a God-informed, developmentally-educated view of the child will lead to wise parenting." So writes Elizabeth Smith, one of the top Children's experts in the country who I was honored to have worked alongside for several years. This outstanding book is indeed a powerful blend of how to view the God who gives us children, and specifics on how that child grows and thrives. You'll find an amazing helpful blend of biblical insights and important developmental milestones for every age and stage of parenting. From newborns through young adulthood, this an invaluable tool for parents across the parenting spectrum. When our two daughters call one day with the news they're going to be parents, this is the book my wife and I are going to be shipping them the next day. I urge you to do the same if you're a parent, or love someone who's about to start the parenting journey."- John Trent, Ph.D., President, StrongFamilies.com, Co-Author of The Blessing and The Two Sides of Love"Elizabeth Smith has been passionately training hundreds of leaders in the art of educating children. She has skillfully combined her experience as a mother, her training in psychology and theology along with years of working with children and families to write a compelling handbook on raising children. This is a must read for any Christian parent or educator serious about growing healthy godly children." - Deanna Jobe, Children's Director at New Life Community Church, Chicago."Elizabeth Smith's new book God Never Changes But My Family Always Does is a valuable resource that will teach you how to be a prepared parent for the unplanned and unpredictable events that raising children will bring into your life. Knowing and understanding God helps you to recognize and accept each child's unique capabilities or disabilities. This book will empower you to train, guide, discipline, and respond in loving, godly, and effective ways. The goal is to take your child from total dependence to a level of independence that will enable them to live successfully in dependence and faith in God and the Word of God. You will find your confidence as a parent growing as you read her book. Hopefully, her passion will become your passion-that you become a parent that doesn't react, but acts in a godly and informed way as you bring up your child in the grace and knowledge of the Lord."- Rebecca Lutzer, author of ABC Bible Verses for Little Ones, Awesome Bible Verses Every Kid Should Know and Pastor's Wife to Erwin Lutzer"This book is gold! Elizabeth Smith's commitment to sound theology and expertise in human development and counseling makes this book inspiring, challenging, and incredibly practical. This will be an invaluable resource to the families I serve across Central and Eastern Europe!" - Claire Patty"Elizabeth Smith's writing is a true gift to parents, grandparents, educators....anyone hoping to make a purposeful impact for Christ on the next generation. Practical, personal, theological, research-oriented...I wish I'd had this text as I began my parenting journey." - Dr. Mary Martin, Chair Education and Counseling Division, Moody Bible Institute

Download or read book NIV Once A Day Nurturing Great Kids Devotional written by Dan Seaborn and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We strive to do what is best for our family, but there are lots of opinions on how to be a good parent. Truly successful parenting begins with focusing on God and making him the center of all we do. The Once-A-Day Devotional for Nurturing Great Kids helps you to bring God into your parenting by providing 365 daily devotionals written specifically for parents who are seeking to build a stronger relationship with their kids and put God first in their family. These devotionals will inspire you as a parent to embrace the role that God has given you, while equipping you with the tools you need to be a strong Christian role model for your children.

Download or read book Do Your Children Believe written by Terence Chatmon and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are your children ready to live out their faith in the real world? Most parents who value Christian faith want their children to enjoy a vibrant, growing relationship with God, both now and throughout their lives. But few of those parents ever attach this hope to an ongoing plan; therefore, they fail to lay a reliable spiritual track in front of the fast-moving train of family life. This book is a junction point where deep parental desire meets workable design and where timid inadequacy meets Christ’s sufficiency. It’s where individual families become multiplication factories, exerting a lasting impact not only on their coming generations but even on the culture at large. The death of Joshua and his contemporaries was barely old news in Israel before the people of God experienced a Judges 2:10 moment: “There arose another generation after them who did not know the Lord or the work that he had done” (ESV). One generation is all it takes. One generation who stops remembering. One generation who stops creating. One generation blinded to God’s real work in their lives who then subtly quiets the expectation of His new work in succeeding generations. Do Your Children Believe? appears at a time in history when another Judges 2:10 moment doesn’t sound so incredibly far-fetched—a day when many people’s only real knowledge of God comes from what they’ve heard and read about, not what they’ve actually seen and experienced, and when His work is more about the dutiful following of rules than the daily adventure of walking with Him as Lord. Imagine, instead, a generation of your family who knows God with intimate familiarity. Who doesn’t just pretend at faith but actually lives it. Kids who can tell you what they believe and why it matters. Teenagers who handle adversity with the resilient joy of godly wisdom. A family who prays together and worships together, growing into young adults who are equipped and inspired to keep this torch ablaze from the moment their own new families begin. This book is here to make that reality happen, written by an author equipped with not only a passion for the concept but also a proven plan for success—a wealth of first-hand personal stories from his wife and kids for how they’ve put this plan into living action with remarkable blessings in tow. When God puts His power behind families who embrace this kingdom call, on-the-ground change will result in off-the-charts revival.

Download or read book Talking with Your Kids about Jesus written by Natasha Crain and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You already know the world is becoming an increasingly secular place that will undoubtedly challenge your child's faith in Jesus. But do you know specifically what those faith challenges are, how to effectively talk with your child about them, and what that means for you as a Christian parent on a day-to-day basis? If your answer is "no," you're not alone. Many Christian parents feel the same. But here's the good news: Talking with Your Kids about Jesus will give you the confidence you need to have the conversations that matter most in today's skeptical world. In a friendly, parent-to-parent voice, Natasha Crain will walk you through essential topics on Jesus's identity, teachings, death, and resurrection. Each chapter clearly explains what skeptics are saying and provides a concise, easy-to-understand response you can discuss with your child (one that can be tailored for any age). Chapters are sequenced in a curriculum-oriented way to provide a cumulative learning experience, making this book a flexible resource for use in multiple settings: homes, church classes, youth groups, small groups, private Christian schools, and homeschools. Every chapter has a step-by-step conversation guide with discussion questions and tips, and content is readily adaptable for use with kids of any age.

Download or read book A Parent s Legacy written by Robert Christman and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Positive family relationships are the key to passing on a powerful legacy to your child. Through the Bible-based perspective in A Parent's Legacy: Pass It On, authors Dr. Ronald and Barbara Christman share wisdom for parents hoping to leave a valuable legacy to their children. A Parent's Legacy explores elements of Christian parenting and reveals the importance of faith, character, love, discipline, and blessings in the journey of raising children to be influential leaders for God's kingdom. The Christmans' teaching will equip you as a parent in child development as you strive to establish a Christ-centered family. With A Parent's Legacy, you can effectively raise your son or daughter through every stage childhood, from their early moments as an infant to their years as a teenager facing the challenges of adolescence. This book will inspire mothers and fathers to nurture their kids with biblical instruction and a foundation of Christianity.

Download or read book The Parent Adventure written by Rodney Wilson and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informed by research that reveals destructive parenting patterns are being handed down through most American families (including Christian households), The Parent Adventure looks to the church to help break this cycle and teach moms and dads how to prepare their kids for a lifetime with God. The problem starts when parents raise children based on their personal experiences growing up instead of using the Bible as the timeless, authoritative guide. Although seemingly painful at first, the parental attitude of “letting go” must begin intentionally at birth, keeping in mind that each child’s life is more about knowing God than anything else. With this outlook established, the future-focused mom and dad will move more joyfully through each stage in the adventure of parenting as detailed in the book. Knowing God has a lifelong plan for each family member, parents and kids will grow closer to each other just as sure as they will grow closer to God.

Download or read book Raising Kids to Follow Christ written by Lee Ann Mancini and published by Whitaker House. This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can we raise the next generation to have an unshakable faith in God as they navigate the challenging terrain of modern culture? Offering years of experience and countless success stories, author and parenting expert Lee Ann Mancini says what our children need is a heart change, not just a behavioral change, so that they become effective disciples. In Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Instilling a Lifelong Trust in God, she inspires parents, grandparents, teachers, and others to teach their children essential Christian principles to enable them to navigate the world with grace, integrity, and an unbreakable bond with their heavenly Father. This book goes beyond surface-level advice, delving into the intricate matters of children’s hearts and minds and offering a blueprint for nurturing a deep and unwavering faith in Christ. Raising Kids to Follow Christ offers: • Decades of personal experience and training based on key essential principles in Scripture • Practical strategies for addressing doubts, fears, and questions that arise in today’s culture • Ways to help children control their emotions and actions in various situations • Suggestions from some of today’s brightest Christian minds in children’s spirituality • Empowerment for parents to become their child’s spiritual champion • Easy-to-understand apologetics for children and adults • Fun ways to connect your child’s heart to Christ Raising Kids to Follow Christ is a collaborative journey inviting parents to learn, grow, and flourish alongside their children as they become bold in their witness and committed to their faith rather than secular culture.

Download or read book A Theology for Family Ministries written by Michael J. Anthony and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2011 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experts develop a biblical theology for family ministry to help churches reach all types of families today, from traditional nuclear homes to single-parent, blended, and gay-partner families, and beyond.

Download or read book Talking with Your Kids about Jesus Participant s Guide written by Natasha Crain and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You already know the world will challenge your child's faith in Jesus. But do you know specifically what those faith challenges are, how to effectively talk with your child about them, and what that means for you as a Christian parent on a day-to-day basis? If your answer is no, you're not alone. Many Christian parents feel the same. But here's the good news: the Talking with Your Kids about Jesus curriculum will give you the confidence you need to have the conversations that matter most in today's skeptical world. In a friendly, parent-to-parent voice, Natasha Crain will walk you through a selection of six essential topics from Talking with Your Kids about Jesus on Jesus's identity, teachings, death, and resurrection. Perfect for small groups, adult Sunday school, parent ministries, grandparents ministries, or Sunday school teacher/youth leader training, this participant's guide is designed to be used with the six-session DVD, sold separately.

Download or read book The Shaping of a Christian Family written by Elisabeth Elliot and published by Fleming H. Revell Company. This book was released on 2023-03-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete with eight pages of treasured Elliot family photos, this wonderful book provides ideas and inspiration for new parents, experienced parents, and all who have come to trust Elliot's wisdom.

Download or read book A Guide to the Spiritual Development of Children written by Jessie Adams and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2019-01-02 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I wish I had the Lord Jesus Christ, the church, and this book twenty-two years ago when I started raising my children” Elizabeth Arant, Educational Media Specialist When children enter your life, one thing immediately comes to mind: things would probably go much more smoothly if they came with an owner’s manual. And for those who want their children to follow God and live a godly life, some extra help might be nice to help counter the negative influences children will face every day. Author Jessie Adams can help. In A Guide to the Spiritual Development of Children: Seventeen Subjects Every Christian Parent Needs to Focus Upon, he shares the knowledge he developed in a decade of ministering at his church and counseling young people and their families. Parents will learn how to talk with their children about subjects such as love, discipline, society, prayer, finances, and the justice system. Extensive scriptural passages provide additional guidance and inspiration. A Guide to the Spiritual Development of Children: Seventeen Subjects Every Christian Parent Needs to Focus Upon will guide parents as they strive to take their rightful place as the leader in their children’s development. “The familiar saying of ‘Home is where the heart is‘ is more than a good proverb. It reveals that the home is a place where God has called parents to raise Godly children. Upon reading The Guide for the Spiritual Development of Children by Jessie Adams, the principles he hits upon lead right to the heart of the home of how parents can pass the test of being and becoming Godly examples to their children by being the primary catalyst to their spiritual development. The biblical principles which are given in this book can encourage, exhort, and equip any parent in training up godly children who will make an eternal impact in the lives of their own children in the future. I highly recommend this book to any parent or parent-to-be as a powerful tool in helping them raise Godly children.” Reverend Brad Threatt, Senior Pastor Spring Hill Baptist Church, Lancaster, SC

Download or read book 10 Christian Values Every Kid Should Know written by Donna Habenicht and published by Review and Herald Pub Assoc. This book was released on 2000 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donna Habenicht A child development specialist provides more than 1,000 strategies for teaching kids respect, responsibility, self-control, honesty, compassion, thankfulness, perseverance, humility, loyalty, and faith in God.

Download or read book Faith Begins at Home written by Mark Holmen and published by Gospel Light Publications. This book was released on 2007-09-04 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book for parents that will inspire, motivate and equip them to establish their home as the primary place where faith is nurtured. This book is filled with inspirational stories and practical ideas that families can begin implementing today to bring Christ and Christ-like living into the center of their home. This resource isa perfect gift to give to new parents and it also has discussion questions at the end of each chapter which also makes it a perfect resource for family small groups.

Download or read book Making Families Great Again written by Myles Reed, Jr and published by Roaring Lambs Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Character is a critical key to become a person of quality. And it starts in the home! The family is in an overwhelming battle against society and a world that is awash with influences that may not be productive for constructive development. Making Families Great Again provides a framework to better equip family leaders to nurture and solidly establish the minds and hearts of their children. Do you seek to nurture and guide your children to be productive members of society? Do you want your children to realize their God-given potential? Do you want to help your children avoid unproductive and destructive mindsets and moral foundations? You can use this systemic guide to help them on their journey and, by extension, help this nation become great again. Making Families Great Again will give you: Instruction and, even more importantly, soul connection within the family. Facilitation through conversations that are biblical and practical. Powerful nuggets of wisdom that are easily digested. Help your children become productive and resilient, setting a foundation from which they will not easily depart.