Raising Your Children for Christ

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Summary: An inspiring and challenging call to purposeful parenting
Review: A biblically based work focusing on the obligation of Christian parents to train their children to serve Christ and reminding us of God's promise that our prayers and efforts will not go unrewarded. Chapters are short and readable. The author spares us cute stories and focuses instead on biblical examples, exhortations and promises. Stresses no-nonsense, disciplined parenting and hierarchical family structure. Prayer, self-sacrifice and diligence are constant refrains. I was particularly encouraged by his explanation why teaching your children to honor others and exhibit proper manners is crucial to their spiritual development. Highly recommended.

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Summary: I wish I had read this book years ago.
Review: I came across this book 19 years and 9 children into my marriage - I wish it had been much sooner. It is not so much a parenting "how-to" as it is a "why-to" book. Through 52 short chapters, Andrew Murray takes you through scripture after scripture, showing the centrality of Christ in the raising of children. I used the book as part of my morning devotion for the last couple of months and was challenged day after day with the awesome responsibility God entrusts to Christian parents. I highly recommend this book.