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Product Details
Howard Books, July 2002
Trade Paperback, 288 pages
ISBN-10: 1582292566
ISBN-13: 9781582292564
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Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction
Chapter One: Gloria Gaither - Guide by your example―not just your words.
Chapter Two: Kay Arthur - Give lots of physical affection.
Chapter Three: Robert Benson - Bestow an appreciation for the wonder of words.
Chapter Four: William K. Brehm - Allow simple pleasure to create a sense of security in your home.
Chapter Five: Jill Briscoe - Teach your child to be accountable―to you and to God.
Chapter Six: Karen Burton Mains - Share your passions.
Chapter Seven: Bart Campolo - Be yourself and play to your strenths.
Chapter Eight: Tony Campolo - Believe in your child.
Chapter Nine: S. Truett Cathy - Honor Sunday―the Lord's Day―as a family.
Chapter Ten: Chuck W. Colson - Teach the importance of telling the truth.
Chapter Eleven: Larry Crabb - Teach commitment in relationships by your example.
Chapter Twelve: John R. Dellenback - Encourage your child to value family relationships.
Chapter Thirteen: Richard DeVos - Don't accept "I can't" when it means "I won't try."
Chapter Fourteen: Dez Dickerson - Make the Lord your parenting role model.
Chapter Fifteen: Danae Dobson - Assure your child of her value when no one else will.
Chapter Sixteen: James Dobson - Develop a friendship with your child that will last a lifetime.
Chapter Seventeen: Joni Earickson Tada - Instill a sense of wonder and passion for life.
Chapter Eighteen: Carl Erskine - Teach your child to appreciate the simple blessings of life.
Chapter Nineteen: Jamie Evans - Don't shield your child from life's hard lessons.
Chapter Twenty: Lee Ezell - Make fun an integral part of parenting.
Chapter Twenty-One: Jeannie Falwell Savas - Trust your child's heavenly Father to make up for your shortcomings.
Chapter Twenty-Two: Jerry Falwell - Practice the principles of family living found in the Bible.
Chapter Twenty-Three: Millard Fuller - Teach Christian values through your example.
Chapter Twenty-Four: Bill Gaither - Be your child's biggest supporter.
Chapter Twenty-Five: Steve Green - Teach your child to laugh and not take himself too seriously.
Chapter Twenty-Six: Darrell Harris - Be blameless before your child in word and deed.
Chapter Twenty-Seven: Larnelle Harris - Support your child's interests and career pursuits.
Chapter Twenty-Eight: Stephen Hicks - Occasionally set aside grown-up concerns and be a kid.
Chapter Twenty-Nine: Dann Huff - Don't be afraid to speak the truth in love.
Chapter Thirty: June Hunt - Keep the lines of communication open.
Chapter Thirty-One: Jeff Jenness - Don't manipulate your child to meet your own emotional needs.
Chapter Thirty-Two: Phyllis Jenness - Pray for your child -- and let him know you're praying.
Chapter Thirty-Three: Carman Licciardello - Let Christ heal the wounds carried over from your own childhood.
Chapter Thirty-Four: Florence Littauer - Make life a constant laboratory for learning.
Chapter Thirty-Five: Mark Lowry - Remember that difficult stages will pass.
Chapter Thirty-Six: Sen. Richard Lugar - Be willing to sacrifice your own comfort to show that you care.
Chapter Thirty-Seven: John MacArthur, Jr. - Make loving your spouse a priority.
Chapter Thirty-Eight: Julie Makimaa - Teach the importance of having a personal relationship with God.
Chapter Thirty-Nine: Ralph Martin - Make devotional times a normal occurrence in your home.
Chapter Forty: Tony Melendez - Enjoy being together as a family.
Chapter Forty-One: Calvin Miller - Use simple language to teach profound truths.
Chapter Forty-Two: Janette Oke - Never forget that love and discipline go hand in hand.
Chapter Forty-Three: Sandi Patty - Let Your Child Make Mistakes
Chapter Forty-Four: Frank Peretti - Never tell your child "That's a dumb idea."
Chapter Forty-Five: Ron Sider - Allow and encourage age-appropriate decision making.
Chapter Forty-Six: Gary Smalley - Set clearly defined rules that involve consequences when violated.
Chapter Forty-Seven: Norm Sonju - Make special memories by investing time in your child.
Chapter Forty-Eight: Kenneth Taylor - Pray together as a family.
Chapter Forty-Nine: Sheila Walsh - Love your child unconditionally.
Chapter Fifty: Walter Wangerin, Jr. - Teach God's grace by showing unmerited kindness.
Chapter Fifty-One: Robert Webber - Help your child to persevere through tough times.
Chapter Fifty-Two: Ken Wessner - Encourage your child to dream dreams -- and to work hard to achieve them.
Chapter Fifty-Three: David Wyrtzen - Involve your child in your ministry to others.
Chapter Fifty-Four: Don Wyrtzen - Be consistent in living out what you believe.
Chapter Fifty-Five: Jack Wyrtzen - Make Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior -- and prepare for a great family reunion in heaven.
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