Books

This book is right up there with my favourites. It sat in our bookshelf for many years and now reading it for the first time, I wish I had read it earlier. Chuck Colson writes of his life after his prison sentence and the start up of prison ministries. A man of deep thoughts and eager to serve the Lord, he was influential to many.

Here are two good books on raising boys. The authors explain what to expect as your sons grow older. They include statistics and research surveys, advice, teaching about hormones and more.

Although these books were helpful, both authors have one son to devote all of their energy on. I would like to read a book by an author who has multiple sons and see what that looks like. Would their advice/ suggestions change? The books were still worth reading.

Its not too often I can't finish a book but this was one of them. Do not buy it. The book could of been great showing how books influence, shape, encourage, and teach, especially for the men fighting in war. Instead the book got into lengthy history lessons and lacked heart and feelings. 

I am in the middle of this book right now and I'm really enjoying it. The author is capable of relaying history, giving many facts, and yet writing simply. She writes with the right amount of tension so that you want to skim to the end of the book to see how the crazy of adventure of Roosevelt turns out.

***The following is part of a newsletter from our church library***

~PARENTING~

“Every Day Talk” – Talking Freely and Naturally about God with Your Children by John A. Younts   Everyday talk is talk that happens in the unplanned moments. It happens in causal, unguarded moments. The most powerful personal influence in your child’s life is everyday talk. The author practically points out how listening and communicating with your child are essential features of biblical parenting.

“Engaging Today’s Prodigal” – Clear Thinking, New Approaches, and Reasons for Hope. Author Carol Barnier writes of understanding prodigals children and gives ideas to maintain a connection with them. This connection may be a bridge home. She shares of lessons she learned firsthand; writes what the church can do to assist; and offers hope.

“Instructing a Child’s Heart” and “Shepherding a Childs Heart” by Tedd Tripp. Solid, biblical help are found on the pages of these books for parents.  The books teach how to speak to the heart of your child.  Parents with children of any age will benefit from reading them.

“Disciplines of a Godly Family”  Kent and Barbara Hughes write on topics such as establishing a solid family heritage, promoting affection between family members, encouraging godliness in children, using appropriate discipline and much more.

“Loving the Little Years” – Motherhood in the Trenches ; “Fit to Burst” – Abundance, mayhem, and the joys of motherhood. These two books by Rachel Jankovic are delightful, encouraging books to help equip moms with young ones in the home. She is honest, humorous, and shares the hope of the gospel.

“What He Must Be…if he wants to marry my daughter” Voddie Baucham Jr. breaks this picture down into ten desirable qualities. Not only should parents of young women seek these qualities in a son-in-law, but parents of young men should strive to cultivate these qualities in their sons.

“Give Them Grace” – Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick & Jessica Thomspon.   “Bringing up Boys” & “Bringing up Girls” by Dr. James Dobson give practical advice and encouragement for those shaping the next generation. “Your Boy”- Raising a Godly Son in an Ungodly World & “Your Girl” – Raising a Godly Daughter in an Ungodly World by Vicki Courtney. “Growing Appetites for God” by Carrie Ward. “Parenting With Scripture” a topical guide for teachable moments.