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We would like to share with you some of what we consider to be the best material we’ve seen for families who desire to conform to the image of Christ. We appreciate their messages; we think you should know about them, too!
| When You Rise Up, by R. C. Sproul, Jr. We have been so strengthened and encouraged by this book that we just had to offer it here! R. C. Jr. makes a straightforward, biblical case for choosing and persevering in homeschooling, with a focus on leading your children's hearts to God.. Read this book once or twice a year to keep your efforts in focus! Also makes a great gift for Christian friends who homeschool or are considering homeschooling. |
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| The Family, God's Weapon for Victory, by Robert Andrews.
This is another of our favorites! Mr. Andrews, armed with
Scripture and powerful illustrations from his own life as a husband, father, and pastor, shares a
powerful vision for parenting for God's Kingdom. Topics include Fulfilling Roles, Experiencing Oneness, Selecting a Mate, and Building a Heritage, and more. |
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| The Exemplary Husband, by Stuart Scott. Solid teaching that springs from Scripture – not psychology -- for men who desire to effectively serve their families for God’s glory. Very practical discussions of man’s roles, his responsibilities, the skills he needs to fulfill those responsibilities, and the life-dominating sins that can hinder him in his service. The Exemplary Husband will be on the study list for our sons as they approach marriage and required reading for any potential sons-in-law that come courting! An excellent wedding gift! |
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| The Excellent Wife, by Martha Peace. This book for wives is just as good as Stuart Scott’s book is for husbands! Scripture-based, practical, systematic counsel for women seeking to fulfill their roles as godly wives. Examines the Biblical description of the excellent wife, the commitments she must make, the submission God calls her to, and the common sin problems that challenge her. Emphasizes the absolute need for not only "putting off" sinful habits, but also "putting on" the righteous thoughts and actions that God commands. This book is organized the way I like them – clear outlines, lists, charts – lots of life-changing information for someone who is serious about changing! Pair it up with our As Unto the Lord! A must for the bride-to-be! |
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| Thoughts for Young Men, by J. C. Ryle. Our boys each have their own copy of this excellent book. Written in the mid 1800’s, this book is timeless in its practical wisdom. With fresh, straightforward counsel, Mr. Ryle challenges boys to live with manhood always in view. They are becoming the men that they will be. Their view of sin, their commitment to the study of God’s Word, their obedience to God and parents, their friendships – each decision in their youth moves them closer or further from God and from godly manhood. An excellent book to read and discuss with sons, and then reread it again! |
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| Future Men, by Douglas Wilson. Another book to help us in the delightful, but challenging, job of raising sons, Future Men aims its message to parents. It has also, however, been devoured by our sons and has given us much material for discussion. Mr. Wilson helps us remember the obvious -- that present boys are future men. He defines masculinity as Scripture defines it (and as Jesus displays it) and then tackles the practical applications of that definition. Manhood is about responsibility, hard work, vision, sacrifice, courage, study, patience. A very thought-provoking challenge for both parents and sons. We will read this many times! |
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Girl Talk, by Carolyn Mahaney and Nicole Mahaney Whitacre. God providentially led us to this book! It’s not a book I would normally pick up, based on its cover. It has, however, proven to be a very valuable book in this era of our lives! We highly recommend it to mothers and their daughters. Recognizing the importance of a mother passing on the "language of Biblical womanhood," Carolyn Mahaney and her oldest married daughter alternately address mothers and daughters on key issues of godly womanhood.
I have read it aloud with each of our daughters individually. The suggested discussion questions have opened up all sorts of topics that the girls and I needed to talk about, and we are all really enjoying our monthly "Girls Afternoon Out" thanks to the book’s great suggestion! If you are looking for a book that will build a deeper relationship between you and your daughters, this is the book! One word of warning! If you have any daughters that are nearing their wedding day, read Chapter 24, "Who Gives This Woman?" by yourself so you can have a good cry before you read it along with your daughter! |
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The Hope Chest: A Legacy of Love, by Rebekah Wilson. This is the handbook for Christian young ladies who want to prepare now for the delightful duties of homemaking.
Rebekah Wilson, with love and enthusiasm, gives young ladies a vision -- for the past, in her brief history of traditional hope chests, for the present, with her inspiring explanation of what to collect now for future homemaking, and what to become now during the years of youth, and for the future in her sound words of encouragement to ladies, young and old, single or married.
Rebekah seems to have thought of everything -- books, linens, journals, letters, keepsakes, tools, furniture, useful skills. She explains how to pack items in a hope chest and even gives many creative ideas for bridal showers. Our three daughters are inspired! |
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| Teach Them Diligently, by Lou Priolo. An excellent companion to our For Instruction in Righteousness, Teach Them Diligently gives parents solid advice on using the Bible in your child training. While our book serves as a reference guide for day-to-day scriptural discipline, Priolo's book explains why this scriptural discipline is so important, and he gives general directions for child training with Scripture. Chapters include Teaching the Scriptures, Convicting with the Scriptures, Correcting with the Scriptures, Training with the Scriptures, The Rod and Reproof, and more. |
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| Training Hearts, Teaching Minds, by Starr Meade. A simple, easy-to-use devotional that helps you teach the Westminster Shorter Catechism to your family. One week is devoted to each catechism question, with key Scripture passages and short readings that explain the main points of each question in simple language. This practical guide can be easily incorporated into family worship or mealtimes; we use it as part of our school time. If you are unfamiliar with the practice of teaching with the historic catechisms, this book is an excellent place to start. The catechisms are an invaluable tool for us to use as we pass the meaning of our faith on to our children! |
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| Homemade Uniforms, by Daniel Forster Are you studying the Civil War? Do your boys like to "play army"? It's not hard to make them some authentic looking uniforms. This book gives simple plans for making Yankee and Confederate outfits. Using thrift store finds and other inexpensive clothing, you can outfit a regiment of young living historians for almost nothing. Contains patterns for a kepi and suspenders, and shows how to make jackets, pants, shirts, and hats out of castoff clothing. 23 pages. |
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