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New Book: 30 Ways in 30 Days to Save Your Family

Sat, Apr 11 2009 04:58 | Current Issues, Books, Ministry | Permalink
Our congregations are only as strong as the families of which they are composed! That's why we, as ministers, have to preach God's upbuilding word on the value and importance of a strong and healthy family.

When I heard Rebecca Hagelin interviewed about her new book, "30 Ways in 30 Days to Save Your Family," it sounded like a valuable resource on ascertaining the modern needs of our families. When we have a better knowledge of what our teens are facing, and the struggles of parents to deal with those problems, we are better enable to apply the timeless gospel of Christ to these modern needs.

In doing some further research on the book, I was even more intrigued and decided to order a copy. I'll be doing a full book review when I get it and read it. In the meantime, here's the table of contents to help you get an idea of what's inside.

  1. Commit To The Daily Battle
  2. Envision The Childhood You Want For Your Children, And The Adults You Want Them To Become
  3. Assess Your Home
  4. Understand How Marketers Target Your Children
  5. Make Your Home Inviting, Warm, And Fun!
  6. Create Family Time
  7. Discuss The Modern Challenges Of Friendship With Your Teens And Evaluate Your Own Friendships
  8. Know The Difference Between Your Principles And Your Preferences
  9. Write A Letter To Your Teen
  10. Battle The Culture, Not Your Child
  11. Direct Your Child's Education
  12. Learn How To Have Meaningful Discussions With Your Child
  13. Vow To Be The Parent (Not Your Child's Best Friend)
  14. Secure Allies In The Battle
  15. Develop And Follow Your "Mother's Intuition" And "Father Knows Best" Instincts
  16. Install Parental Controls On Your Televisions - And Be The Ultimate Control
  17. Be Your Family's Movie Critic
  18. Tell Your Children What Makes A True Hero, And Pledge To Be A Hero, Too
  19. Teach Your Children Every Day That They Have God-Given Value
  20. Establish A Family Tradition Of A Daily Quiet Time
  21. Set The Example
  22. Follow Ten Simple Steps With Your Teens To Foster Ongoing Support For Their Purity
  23. Set Clothing Standards For Your Daughter That Reflect She Is To Be Respected And Admired For Who She Truly Is
  24. Dress Your Son In Respect
  25. Obtain A Reliable Internet Filter
  26. Keep Your Kids Safe In Online Social Networking
  27. Let The Golden Rule, Rule Your Home
  28. Help Your Children to Connect Ownership Of Material Things And Privileges With Work
  29. Teach Your Children To Be Good Stewards
  30. Make Your Own List
From the table of contents, this looks like it will be a very insightful and helpful book. Look for the full review soon. If you read it before I do post your comments about it here.
Norm
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