Parenting: The 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (992 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01M0BINU0 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 125 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Principle Based Parenting Rather than writing a "how-to" or method-based book on parenting, Paul Tripp has given us a valuable resource that clearly lays out some biblical principles that must affect our parenting. Then from that basis, some suggestions, methods, and ideas are given. But the emphasis is on making sure that the parent understands the biblical principles that must inform our parenting. Tripp does a very good job of this.What I appreciate is that you may or I may differ on the application of the principle to specific choices in parenting; nevertheless, the principles are thoroughly biblical and since th. MB said The Foundation for Parenting -- The Gospel!. I've read many parenting books and have enjoyed the parenting tips and how-to's from those books. What I appreciate about this book by Paul David Tripp is it really gets to the heart of parenting. We do not own our children. We are ambassadors--we are tools in the hand of God to bring change, but we can't change our children. This is something I've been dwelling on in my parenting journey over the years. It seems as if most parents are stressed, overworked, and lack joy in their children. Tripp reminds us that God gives us peace and security in parenting. We don't have to fix our kids. We ca. "Best book on parenting I've read" according to Adam Ruf. Paul Tripp speaks as a man who has failed many times. He never elevates himself as the example parent, but rather harkens to scripture. The very best quote comes right at the end, and you'll miss it if you're not reading carefully, but it's the theme of this book: "if your eyes ever see and your ears ever hear the sin, weakness, and failure of your children, it is never a hassle, never an interruption, never an accident. It is always grace"
Instead, he presents us with a big-picture view of God's plan for us as parents. Feeling pressure to do everything "right" and raise up "good" children, it's easy to lose sight of our ultimate purpose as parents in the quest for practical tips and guaranteed formulas. In this life-giving book, Paul Tripp offers parents much more than a to-do list. Freed from the burden of trying to manufacture life-change in our children's hearts, we can embrace a grand perspective of parenting overflowing with vision, purpose, and joy.. Outlining 14 foundational principles centered on the gospel, he shows that we need more than the latest parenting strategy or list of techniques. In the midst of folding laundry, coordinating carpool schedules, and breaking up fights, many parents get lost. Rather, we need the rescuing grace of God - grace that has the power to shape how we view everything we do as parents