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I see that you have so many wonderful books listed above… I think I would add a good book on “graced-based” parenting to your list, as well..we can sometimes forget that we too, as parents are to train up a child,,, but a very important part of that is grace,,, the same grace that GOD gives to us as parents,,,, is the same grace that must be imparted to our own children.. or we will have missed showing them this very important attribute (beautiful attribute!!! ) of God our Father… there are so many out there… I have seen so many difficult relationships out there where grace was not given .. it is an absolute MUST for out children or we will have angy kiddos,,, who have never been fully introduced to a loving and gracious God… we all now diciplince, and consequences and a must… but equally important and maybe more… is grace…. that is how you really train up a child to love the LORD….
That’s a great suggestion, Sherri! How about Grace-Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel? I didn’t get my copy of that one until after I compiled the above list. I need to go back and update my recommendations soon, as I’ve since found several new favorites for other categories, too.
Just curious as to why you feel To Train Up A Child is a good book for any Christian parent. There are at least three cases where a child has died as a result of following the advice in that book. A lot of it is child abuse. I encourage anyone to research it for themselves. Otherwise, I love the rest of your recommendations.
I appreciate your concern, Lola, but am curious to know whether you’ve read To Train Up a Child yourself, or are merely repeating something you’ve heard critics say about it. In my opinion, anybody who could read this book and feel justified in abusing a child is bringing something far different and darker to the book than I’ve ever seen there in the multiple times I have read it. I’ve found it to be a good reminder of the importance of setting firm but loving boundaries for my children, of being consistent and patient in their training, and — most importantly — of building the kind of close, warmhearted relationship and happy, wholesome memories together that makes my children want to please me and makes mothering them an absolute delight.
To the books on marriage I would add:
– His Needs, Her Needs by Willard F. Harley, Jr.
by Robert and Bobby Wolgemuth/ Mark and Susan DeVries — probably the best book for newlyweds
– The Most Important Year in a Woman’s Life/ The Most Important Year in a Man’s Life
To the books on parenting I would add:
– The Power of a Parent’s Blessing
by Craig Hill
by H. Norman Wright
by Michael Ross
by Rhonda Stoppe
by Angela Thomas
by Jay Payleitner
by Dr. James Dobson
by Glenn Latham
by Jill Rigby
by Stormie Omartian
by Gary Chapman
by Reb Bradley
by Benny and Sheree Phillips
– The Power of a Parent’s Words
– What Your Son Isn’t Telling You: Unlocking the Secret World of Teen Boys
– Moms Raising Sons to Be Men
– 52 Things Kids Need from a Mom: What Mothers Can Do to Make a Lifelong Difference
– 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad: What Fathers Can Do to Make a Lifelong Difference
– Bringing Up Boys
– Christlike Parenting: Taking the Pain Out of Parenting
– Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World
– The Power of a Praying Parent
– The 5 Love Languages of Children
– Child Training Tips
– Raising Kids Who Hunger for God
… and I think I will stop here 🙂
The 5 Love Languages is a great book and has really helped my young marriage!
I also recommend Boundaries in Marriage
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Have you read The Excellent Wife
by Martha Peace? If not I highly recommend it! I have highly enjoyed your blog. Thanks for sharing!
Yes, Jennifer. I thoroughly enjoyed Martha Peace’s book and even cited it a couple of times in my own. Thanks for your encouragement.