Parenting With The Spirit The Answer Is More Love

With thirteen children and twenty-six grandchildren (and counting!), Marlene Ellingson has spent a lifetime figuring out how to become a better parent. Perhaps not surprisingly, the best answers come from a perfect parent—our Father in Heaven. Learn how to follow His example as you read through this book full of true-to-life experiences and practical daily parenting wisdom.

No one has, nor will they ever write a book telling you how to raise your child, that's impossible! No one knows what to do for your child better than you do because no one loves them the way you do. No one wants more for them than you do. No one is more perfectly suited to give them what they need than you are. What's Beyond Loving is about helping parents recognize opportunities for growth and development throughout life, in both ourselves and our children. It's about learning to identify what we want for our children and from the parenting experience itself. It is my hope that those who read What's Beyond Loving will recognize the ethereal connection between parent and child and learn to appreciate and utilize this great gift for the benefit of our children as well as ourselves.

It’s Time to Stop Trying to Be the Perfect Mom You long to be the mom your kids need, but often you’re convinced you come up short. The label “not enough” seems to be stamped across everything you do—and yet parenting is the one thing you want most to get right. What if the solution is simply to embrace the truth that you are not enough—but God is? In Gospel-Centered Mom Brooke McGlothlin reveals how our entire approach to motherhood shifts when we stop chasing our vision of a perfect family and start full-out pursuing God. With refreshing candor, Brooke examines the daunting task of raising children in the light of God’s Word and challenges you to: · embrace your moment-by-moment need for Jesus · release the stress of believing everything is your responsibility · learn to fight for rather than against your child · believe that the story God is writing with your life is worth the sacrifice · practice the daily disciplines that lead to Gospel-centered parenting As you learn to anchor your life in the Gospel, you’ll find increased freedom, purpose, and joy in motherhood. And you’ll discover that Jesus is more than capable of meeting every need, for your children and for you.

From the author of Out of a Far Country, which details his dramatic conversion from an agnostic gay man who put his identity in his sexuality to a Bible professor who now puts his identity in Christ alone, comes a gospel-centered discussion of sex, desire, and relationships. Dr. Christopher Yuan explores the concept of holy sexuality--chastity in singleness or faithfulness in marriage--in a practical and relevant manner, equipping readers with an accessible yet robust theology of sexuality. Whether you want to share Christ with a loved one who identifies as gay or you're wrestling with questions of identity yourself, this book will help you better understand sexuality in light of God's grand story and realize that holy sexuality is actually good news for all.

Biblical discipline is holistic; its ultimate goal is a child's growth in the Lord. Written by a mom on the front lines, For the Love of Discipline works through typical discipline issues from a gospel perspective, offering personal examples, teaching practical strategies, and showing how to pursue "discipline skills" every day. Moms will stop spinning their wheels in quick fixes and behavior management and find renewed strength in God's plan for their children's instruction.

We are living in a difficult period. Sin is all around us, and sinful ways are rapidly becoming more accepted. Often due to aggressive social pressures, Christians are slowly adapting to worldly ways of thinking. But how will our children be able to handle the challenges ahead of them if many of our godly principles are being denied in society? Training Your Children to Remain in the Vine reminds parents that God is calling His people to bring an urgent awareness that He is alive and real. This spiritual guidebook is filled with the testimonies, uncertainties, disappointments, mishaps, and miraculous moments of a real journey of an ordinary wife and mother as she made the decision to answer the call of God. Author Terita St. Julian shares how her decision to say yes to God moved her family closer to Christ and meticulously transformed their lives unlike anything she could have ever imagined. Jesus states, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me and you can do nothing” (John 15:5). When parents are inspired to have a Spirit-led lifestyle and remain in Christ, they can fulfill God’s purposes and train their children the way God intended! Get ready to reap the benefits of learning how to make time for God, receive God’s power, and model a lifestyle that motivates your children and others to welcome the miraculous power of the Spirit.

Shepherding a Child’s Heart is about how to speak to the heart of your child. The things your child does and says flow from the heart. Luke 6:45 puts it this way: “…out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” Written for parents with children of any age, this insightful book provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child’s heart into the paths of life. In this revised edition of Shepherding a Child’s Heart, Dr. Tedd Tripp not only draws on his thirty years experience as a pastor, counselor, school administrator, and father, but he also shares insights gained in many years of teaching this material in conferences worldwide, providing more valuable help for parents.

Today our churches are full of Christians who are starved for discipleship, Christians who are serious about following Jesus but don't know where to start. Discipleship is when a Christian helps others learn how to follow Jesus Christ. Loving God: A Practical Handbook for Discipleship is a valuable resource for your discipleship relationships. If you have not been taught and led through the basic principles and disciplines of the Christian life, this book is a great place to start. You may be a parent who wants to know how to disciple your children. You may be a parent or friend looking for a practical resource as you help others on their spiritual journey. Loving God can equip you to be an effective mentor as you help others follow Jesus. Its easy-to-read chapters discuss the following subjects in detail: Finding your purpose Giving it all to God Spending time with God Learning to pray Understanding God's Word Living in victory Ministering to others Living in community Discerning God's will Each chapter includes discussion questions, a summary of the main ideas, recommendations for further reading, and practical tools you can return to again and again as you follow Christ and mentor others.