Book Review: Give Them Jesus

Give Them Jesus

Raising our Children on the Core Truths of the Christian Faith

Author:  Dillon T. Thornton, PhD

Publisher:  FaithWords

Pages:  218

Audience:  Adults/Parents

Genre:  Christian Living/Parenting

Give Them Jesus by Dillon T. Thornton, PhD focuses on how to teach children on the truths of the Christian faith.  It is difficult for parents to communicate the Christian values and faith of the Bible to a child in a way that they would understand.  Dr. Thornton, however, has a solution that would aid parents bring faith to their children in a way that would be understood.  Dr. Thornton suggests beginning this journey with the Apostle’s Creed.  The Apostle’s Creed is an organized way to teach about the values and teachings of the Christian faith.  Dr. Thornton proceeds to guide parents in an explanation of each part of the Creed and suggests ways in which these parts can be explained to a child.  He includes a family worship guide at the end of every chapter to serve as a tool for parents.

I found that Dr. Thornton’s idea of teaching the Apostle’s Creed to children to be a wonderful idea that helps children to understand the Christian faith and helps to grow their own faith.  Dr. Thornton is very real with his explanations and even his own experiences with his children.  This book would be helpful to every parent that needs a starter to guiding their children in the Christian faith.

Happy Reading!

Note:  I have received a copy of this book from Hachette Books in exchange for an honest review.  #SponsoredByFaithWords

Book Review: Are My Kids On Track?

Are My Kids On Track?

The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach

Author:  Sissy Goff, David Thomas, & Melissa Trevathan

Publisher:  Bethany House

Pages:  294

Audience:  Parents

Genre:  Christian Living/Parenting

     Are My Kids on Track? asks the question that are on many parents’ minds.  Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan, all licensed therapists, take us through three important milestones:  emotional, social, and spiritual that will help parents determine if their children are on track.  Each milestone is explained through its stumbling blocks and its building blocks.  The stumbling and building blocks are identified and explained in detail for both boys and girls.  Some of the topics within each milestone discuss emotional vocabulary, perspective, empathy, reciprocity, identity, mercy, and ownership.  The authors even include a section at the end of each chapter that gives parents pracitical ideas on how to build on the topic discussed in the chapter.

     I really think this book is a great tool for parents.  It discusses key areas in children’s 

development that are very pertinent.  I think the authors’ give wonderful examples through their work with children and families.  Scripture verses were wonderful examples of how others in the Bible struggled similarly and give hope and encouragement.

     The African proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” is true and I consider the advice from these fellow villagers (Sissy Goff, David Thomas, & Melissa Trevathan) to be very helpful.

Happy Reading!

Note:  I received a free copy from the publisher. No review, positive or otherwise, was required—all opinions are my own.

Parenting by Paul Tripp Book Review

Parenting:  14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family

Author:  Paul David Tripp

Publisher:  Crossway

Pages:  224

Audience:  Parents

Genre:  Parenting

Parenting:  14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family is a book written by Paul Tripp encouraging parents to embrace their calling as parents and what that calling truly means.  The 14 principles Mr. Tripp writes about are calling, law, grace, inability, identity, process, lost, character, false gods, authority, control,foolishness, rest, and mercy.  Mr. Tripp speaks of parents as being ambassador of their children.  He writes that parents are not owners of their children; however, they are stewards of their children’s lives.  Mr. Tripp states that God created Godly parents to be His tools in order to create and guide children to be conscious of God and create a relationship with Him. 

One statement that I thought was so important and is so true that Mr. Tripp mentions is that God is with every parent.  I found this to be very poignant because at times parenting can feel lonely and knowing that God is with you can be reassuring.  God has equipped parents with His love and His Word on their parenting journeys.

I would recommend this book to all parents and parents-to-be.  This book will encourage and support your parenting journey.  This book is a wonderful reminder of how faithful God is and how much He loves us and our children.    

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The Life We Never Expected Book Review

The Life We Never Expected

Authors:  Andrew and Rachel Wilson

Publisher:  Crossway

Pages:  160

Audience:  Adults

Genre:  Parenting

Andrew and Rachel Wilson are parents of two autistic children, Anna and Zeke.  In this inspiring book, Andrew and Rachel speak about the life they have with their children and the lessons having two autistic children have taught them and the struggles they have had to weather through.  Andrew and Rachel write honestly about their feelings throughout their journey with their children.  The encouraging and hopeful message that Andrew and Rachel deliver in this book is not only a message for parents of special needs children but also is a widespread message for individuals.  There were two lessons that truly resonated with me:  the first is to ‘fight for our joy’ and the second is a reminder that ‘God redeems all things.’  Thank you to Andrew and Rachel for a truly inspirational and encouraging read.

I would recommend this book to parents and individuals.  This book will communicate hope and encouragement for the journey ahead.

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