Parenting with Proverbs: The Art of Correction Using Biblical Wisdom - Softcover

Gilkerson, Luke; Gilkerson, Trisha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1516981782 ISBN 13: 9781516981786

Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Inhaltsangabe

“My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways” (Proverbs 23:26). God has given parents a whole book of pithy, powerful statements to correct children in the moment-by-moment situations of life. The book of Proverbs is ideal for parenting because… 1. Proverbs are short — When you need to steer a child’s behavior in the moment, a short statement is best. A proverb quickly anchors your thoughts on what needs to be corrected. 2. Proverbs are memorable and quotable — The Proverbs were written to be memorized and quoted aloud. 3. Proverbs state the “why,” not just the “what” — Proverbs don’t just say, “Stop it!” or “Do this!” They say, “This is wise because....” 4. Proverbs are based on real-life experiences — Proverbs are “rules of thumb,” general truths based on human experiences. They are convincing because they summarize the collective experiences of many people from the past. 5. Biblical proverbs are God’s own words — When you use Proverbs to teach and guide your children, rather than pointing merely to your own authority, you are pointing to God’s authority. Parenting with Proverbs offers parents a simple method to use biblical proverbs to teach and correct their children. The book contains… - A detailed explanation of the “Proverbs Method” of teaching - A catalogue of some of the most helpful proverbs, categorized by topic - A list of conversation questions that help parents engage their children with proverbial wisdom

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1516981782
• ISBN 13: 9781516981786
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Zeichner: Martin Melinda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 66
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