Building the Christian Family You Never Had A Practical Guide for Pioneer Parents

You're willing to do whatever it takes to ground your children in a faith your parents never embraced. Or maybe you grew up in an outwardly religious home that lacked a foundation of Christian grace and moral values. If you're the first generation in your family to embrace a relationship with Christ but aren't sure how to give your children a foundation of faith, find guidance inBuilding the Christian Family You Never Had. Author Mary E. DeMuth understands firsthand the fears, frustrations, and anxieties of those who lack role models of faith-based parenting. InBuilding the Christian Family You Never Hadshe provides needed encouragement, practical tools, and crucial strategies. You'll learn how you can... shield your children from the negative influence of family members who undermine your values cope with criticism and objections to your faith-based parenting decisions honor (and forgive) your parents without endorsing their behavior find positive parenting mentors This inspiring, down-to-earth guide will enable you to provide a spiritual legacy of security and strength for your children as you lead the way throughBuilding the Christian Family You Never Had.

Mary E. DeMuth is the author of Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God. Her writing also has appeared in numerous publications, including Marriage Partnership, Discipleship Journal, Dallas Theological Seminary’s Kindred Spirit, and the Dallas-area Star Community Newspapers. A graduate of Pacific Lutheran University, Mary is a workshop speaker for Hearts at Home. She lives with her church-planter husband and their three children in Le Rouret, France.