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Nancy and Andy Parker lives in a 3 bedroom home with 5 boys.Nancy is a educated woman, who works at the Post Office and as for Andy, he's a no educated man, who likes to give orders.The 3 older boys run the streets all day causing trouble while the father do a little dirt of his own. Nancy try's hold the family together. Will she continue to hold on or will shelet them go.
Every Christian parent faces a daily dilemma: How can I bring up my children to be people of character in a culture that undermines my values? Media and cultural expert Rebecca Hagelin knows how overwhelming it is to raise kids in today’s morally toxic environment. In this practical guidebook, she helps you: Learn how to battle the culture, not your child Know the difference between your principles and your preferences Understand how marketers target your children and how to keep them safe online Develop and follow your “mother’s intuition” and “father-knows-best” instincts Teach your children to be good stewards of money, time, and work You must fight to protect your children’s innocence, their childhood, their character—and their future. It’s a battle worth fighting. And it’s a battle you can win.
Make your table a place where your family and friends long to be—where they will find rest, renewal, and a welcome full of love. Beloved author Sally Clarkson (The Lifegiving Home, Own Your Life, Desperate) believes that meals lovingly served at home—and the time spent gathered together around the table—are a much-needed way to connect more deeply with our families and open our kids’ hearts. Food and faith, mingled in everyday life, become the combination for passing on God’s love to each person who breaks bread with us. In The Lifegiving Table, Sally shares her own family stories, favorite recipes, and practical ideas to help you get closer to the people you love . . . and grow in faith together.
Serving others is a vital part of the Christian life. Time and again Christ demonstrated the importance of putting others first and giving what we can to help those less fortunate. As adults, we recognize the importance of instilling these values in our children and youth, but simply telling them to love their neighbor isn’t enough; to leave a lasting impression, they need to see and experience love in action.77 Ways Your Family Can Make a Difference is an easy-to-use resource that parents can use to cultivate compassion in their children and engage their family in acts of service. Filled with suggestions, activities, Bible verses, and topics for discussion, this re-usable manual inspires families to look for ways to make the world a better place by making a difference in the lives of others.Features include:Creative activities that can be adapted to fit your unique familyService ideas for a variety of budgetsBible verses at the end of each activity to help children connect the practical aspects of God’s truth to their livesInteractive discussion questions to help teens understand the importance of each activity and correlate it to God’s WordSuggestions that encourage whole families—parents, kids, grandparents, and other relatives—to spend time together as they practice biblical servanthoodIn addition to families, these ideas and activities can be easily adapted to use with youth groups, Sunday School classes, home school curriculums, small-groups, and church-wide community projects.
Beloved author Sally Clarkson shares her heart and wisdom for mothers—and offers hope for each day. A mother living well in her God-ordained role is of great beauty and inestimable value to the future history of any generation. Her impact is irreplaceable and necessary to the spiritual formation of children who will be the adults of the next generation. Fun, comfort, humor, graciousness, spiritual passion, compassion for the lost, hospitality, chores, meals, training, life-giving words, hours and hours of listening and playing and praying and reading—all are parts of the mosaic of soul development. Spend the year with Mom Heart Moments, the first devotional by beloved author Sally Clarkson, and discover how as a mother you can draw closer to the heart of God. In a world constantly vying for our attention, it can be easy to get caught up in the chaos. Each day of this beautiful devotional offers encouragement and direction to become the mother God has called you to be.
Family meetings are proven ways to involve everyone-kids and adults-in planning, solving problems, creating traditions, and staying close. This inviting book makes family meetings meaningful, manageable, and fun for everyone. Includes 52 agendas and many write-on pages.
"Our 24 Family Ways" is a parent-friendly, Bible-centered family time resource that seamlessy weaves together devotional interaction with discipleship instruction for the whole family. This is a tool to train your children in the way they should go, teach them Bible truths and principles, train them in Christian character and values, and strengthen their relationship with the Lord. "Our 24 Family Ways" is a multi-purpose family devotional guide that will shape hearts in your home for God and his ways. It's easy to use and hard to forget! Here's what's included: --120 complete family devotionals...five for each of the Ways, in family-ready ARTS outlines. --24 easy-to-learn family Ways...24 biblical values in six key areas of family life. --24 Scripture memory passages...one for each Way, in NIV, NASB, and NKJV. --24 character quality definitions...one for each Way, in child-friendly language. --25 original screened illustrations...one for each Way, plus one for Proverbs 22:6. --25 line art coloring pages...make My 24 Family Ways notebooks for each child. The only thing missing from this whole family devotional guide is you...to open it and use it. Clear instructions and a generous helping of creative ideas and suggestions are included for using the Ways in your family. Additional PDF downloads and user-generated companion resources are available on the publisher's website at wholeheart.org.
