The Faithful Parent Martha Peace, Stuart W. Scott Paperback, 192 pp., $14.99 P & R Publishing (June 1, 2010)
Parents and children need help—a lot of help. They need help from the One who is perfect, who understands our need, and who can really help us—God himself. And because of that, the most important relationship in your family is not with your child, it is not with your spouse—it is your relationship with him. That’s the relationship The Faithful Parent emphasizes. Martha Peace, best-selling author of The Excellent Wife, and Stuart Scott, author of its counterpart, The Exemplary Husband, join forces to challenge you to become a faithful parent—one who perseveres and leaves the results to God.
Spiritual Parenting Michelle Anthony Paperback, 224 pp., $14.99 David C. Cook (June 1, 2010)
Good parents want nothing more than to see their childrens lives transformed lives through a relationship with Jesus. So what can we do to help make this happen? We start by depending on God and allowing Him to do a great work in our kids’ lives through His Spirit.
Love at Last Sight Kerry Shook, Chris Shook Hardcover, 240 pp., $19.99 WaterBrook Press (August 10, 2010)
The movies and TV make it look easy. Matchmaking websites have it down to a science. Two people connect—love at first sight—and the relationship is magical from then on. But the truth is, strong, deep relationships that last a lifetime aren’t based on the mysterious chemistry of two personalities. Real love in relationships—friends, married couples, siblings, parents—isn’t a magic act. It’s a journey. A great relationship grows from an investment of time and effort…
The Love Dare Day by Day: Wedding Edition Stephen Kendrick, Alex Kendrick Leatherbound, 400 pp., $29.99 B&H Books (March 1, 2010)
Stephen Kendrick, author of the Love Dare and producer of the movie Fireproof, talks about what the need for a marriage to start right, and how the Love Dare Day by Day: Wedding Edition was created to help meet those needs.
Knowing Showing & Growing Robert Morgan Paperback, 64 pp., $9.99 B&H Books (May 1, 2010)
This new book by Robert J. Morgan helps parents of elementary school-age children clearly explain to their kids what it means to receive Christ as Savior, follow Him in baptism, and begin the basic habits of the Christian life (Bible reading, prayer, obedience, and witnessing). Fun, illustrated short stories with colorful characters like Mary Motley, Herman Hackler, and Lola Nola Mazola easily connect to highlight the exciting message of John 3:16, and meaningful discussion between parent and child. With its prayer suggestions, memory verses, and well-arranged content (ten chapters that require no more than thirty minutes each), the book is even suitable for Sunday school and small group settings.