Parents' real battles are not in the amoral and immoral influences of the culture, but in the hearts of young people. McDowell writes that young people are losing hope because they feel isolated and alienated from their parents. This book shows parents and youth workers how to understand and close the isolation gap to form nurturing, enduring relationships that can withstand cultural influences. ...

Mixing whimiscal humor with sound biblical teaching and a wealth of practical experience, Marsh speaks to a mother's deepest needs.
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"I was going to walk out of the church no longer the mother of a little girl<BR> but a partner in a sisterhood of adult women. Was she prepared for the future? Drawing on years of being a mother, the wisdom of God's Word, and insights of other women, Annie encourages mothers to share 10 essential truths with their daughters, including how to: Use choice to transform circumstances Depend on Jesus for strength and joy Cultivate inner and ...

A stay at home mom ponders the trials and triumphs of mommyhood. ...

Lewis recalls wise sayings and teachings from her mother as she stresses how life's lessons are caught more than they are taught. ...

Dr. Kimmel helps to increase the chances that children will develop a vibrant faith early in life and stick with it into adulthood. He also provides help and hope for those already dealing with a rebellious teen. ...

You can set your children free to be the individuals God created them to be. But, first, you must rediscover what it means to be-not homeschoolers-but parents. This, "The Best of 15 years of Elijah Company Articles," will help you find that "ancient path." ...

Those who expect a blended family to be just like a first-time family will be disappointed. Blended families are even more challenging. Couples bringing two families together should count the cost and be highly educated about the process. Far too few adults know how to co-parent well, address anger issues, or set healthy boundaries. Maxine Marsolini's workbook discusses topics common to all blended families. This well-planned series of lessons ...

- Leader guides in each chapter--provide helps for use in small-group or class settings- Journaling and personal reflection spaces.- Candid discussions on hot topics such as masturbation, abortion, homosexuality and more- Answers to frequently asked questions from parents.- Up-to-the-minute statistics on sexually transmitted diseases.- Cross culturally appropriate.- Parents- Teenagers- Pastors- Youth pastors- Family Counseling ministries ...

"This book answers the very questions that today's women are asking. The engaging anecdotes and instructive essays are wonderful. I have looked for a book like this for many years. Every mother, grandmother, and spiritual mother, in other words, every woman will find great help and hope in this book." (Susan Hunt) "This book is a fascinating catalogue of Mothers of the Wise and Good, like St. Augustine's mother Monica who watered the ground with ...