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Douglas Wilson
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In the Garden of Eden, there was only one "No". Everything else was "Yes".
In this short audiobook on childrearing, Douglas Wilson points out that we have a Father who delights in us and makes it easy for us to love and obey him. If that is the kind of Father we have, shouldn't we earthly parents do the same? Wilson explains how parents should not just try to get their kids to obey a set of rules or to make their house so fun that following the rules is always easy. Instead, he calls for parents to instill in their kids a love for God and His standards that will serve them well all their days.
This audiobook also features an appendix in which Doug and his wife Nancy answer various parents' questions about various applications of the principles discussed in this audiobook.
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- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
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God without religion? Andrew Farley’s experience as a Christian was first characterized by self-effort as he tried to please God at any cost. His ruthless religion resulted in spiritual fatigue and disillusionment with church. Only then did he discover what relaxing in Jesus means and how enjoying God’s intimate presence can transform everyday life. Using a story-driven format, God without Religion dismantles common religious misconceptions. Pulling no punches, Andrew shows how the truth about these controversial issues can liberate and unify believers....
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worth a listen
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The Resolution for Men
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- Narrated by: George W. Sarris
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
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From the New York Times best-selling authors of The Love Dare comes a strong resolution of faith, family, and fatherhood that sets men on a course toward long-term success — the kind that breaks the chains of your past, earns the loving trust of your wife, wins the hearts of your children, and prepares a legacy beyond what your father could leave for you. With a clear resolution, you’ll be able to see exactly where you’re going. Straight ahead into a life marked by renewed faithfulness.
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Outstanding!
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By: Stephen Kendrick, and others
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The Unshakable Truth
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Know why you believe. Pass on what you've experienced. Many Christians are unsure about what they believe and why. They may wonder if their faith is meaningful and credible. Because of this, they struggle with passing on a relevant Christianity to their families and friends. That’s why Josh McDowell and his son, Sean, have created this comprehensive yet easy-to-understand handbook.
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Use what they give you.
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From an early age, Alex Seeley was told she was an accident, but she also carried the weight of feeling stupid. Labels like these, sometimes spoken over us by well-meaning people, can cause us to believe lies about ourselves that make us question why we were born and what our purpose on earth could be. Yet, according to Psalm 139, God designed us in his image, with a unique DNA and amazing characteristics! We are loved and created for a purpose that only we can fulfill.
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Things I needed to hear
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One of the greatest challenges women face is dealing with so many demands and expectations. What are a woman's greatest priorities? How can she make sure she focuses on what really counts? Drawing on Titus 2:3-5, Elizabeth George shares the simple steps a woman can take to make these essentials a joyous reality. Above all, this book affirms how special each and every woman is. Women will become excited as they see that God's calling is a powerful privilege filled with meaning and purpose.
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I love this book.
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What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do
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Sometimes the big and small decisions in life seem overwhelming. How do you know what choices to make about your career, kids, and relationships? Even when you make good decisions, how do you avoid temptation along the way?
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Great wisdom
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Prayer Matrix
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David Jeremiah approaches the good news of God's willingness to respond to our prayers from a fresh angle, describing prayer as the built-in trigger for the good things that happen in this world. Listeners will discover just how eagerly God is waiting to answer us. Like a loving father, He is always glad to have us come to Him as children with the things that are on our heart! Prayer delights God's heart, because He has ordained the processes of the world to work through the prayers of His people.
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The Great Dr. David Jeremiah
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Who Am I?
- Identity in Christ
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Best-selling author Jerry Brides ( The Pursuit of Holiness, The Discipline of Grace, The Bookends of the Christian Life, and many other books) asks perhaps the most fundamental question of existence: "Who am I?" He then turns to scripture to unpack for the Christian eight clear, interlocking, illuminating answers.
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Excellent Biblical Encouragement
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Lies Women Believe
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In the best-selling Lies Women Believe, Nancy exposes these areas of deception most commonly believed by Christian women - lies about God, sin, priorities, marriage and family, emotions, and more. She then sheds light on how we can be delivered from bondage and set free to walk in God's grace, forgiveness, and abundant life. Nancy offers the most effective weapon to counter and overcome Satan's lies: God's truth!
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The truth shall set you free
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Upside-Down Spirituality
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In our age when the church can too often seem like a poor copy of the world, Chad Bird challenges us to reclaim the astounding originality of our ancient, backward faith. With compelling examples from the Bible and today, Bird paints an enticing picture of the counterintuitive, countercultural life that God wants for us. He helps listeners delight in all of the ways that Jesus turned the world upside down, allowing us to experience true freedom, not from our weaknesses but in the midst of them.
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Great messages for today
- By Fred M on 07-24-22
By: Chad Bird
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- Wyatt
- 12-08-21
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Any Bible believing Christian should read this book. its got great insight and gives a different outlook on how to raise your children in a biblical way.
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- McKensie
- 02-06-20
Must read this book!
Biblical and practical insight to parenting. It simplifies what can be the most daunting and overwhelming job. Easy to read and apply; facilitates conversation between parents!
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- Brian and Val
- 07-28-22
I wish I knew this sooner
I read a few books and listened to a lot of commentary about raising children as well as listening to many sermons in church. I feel like I missed out on a lot of good instruction and this book is now going to be a requirement for my children to read when they are going to have children.
This is a great book that doesn't get into a lot of psychology or deep theology. It's very practical and makes a lot of sense. I think it's easy to read and very applicable which is most important.
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- Lilydivine
- 07-02-22
Very condensed parenting book
I've read a lot of parenting books and this book felt, to me, like a summarized version of a lot of them in one small book. Where this book has one paragraph other books would use a whole chapter.
There were lots of good points about gospel-centered parenting, instruction & discipline, and being kingdom focused in our daily lives. However, the narrator was pretty dry and not great to listen to - luckily its a short book.
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- Julianna N.
- 01-29-21
Wonderful read
This book is full of wonderful practical advice for parents based on biblical principles. A very convicting, but rewarding, and inspiring read.
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- Joshua A. Weir
- 09-22-24
Simple truth filled advice
So helpful in cutting through the gobs of stuff that is currently out there that is just gobble goop.
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- johnathan bencic
- 10-03-20
Excellent!!
Very good resource for Christian parents. Highly recommend for parents of kids for all ages.
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- Dude
- 12-12-21
Convicting and encouraging
This was a great little listen. I will be changing some aspects of discipline in our home due to listening to the content of this book.
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- Casper
- 06-20-18
For parents w/ kids of all ages!
This book offers the most practical advice on parenting I have ever heard. It is simple, realistic, and, most importantly, biblical. I highly recommend parents to read or listen to this book.
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- Caleb
- 04-16-20
Loving your children as the Lord's Inheritance
My wife and I were raised in a form of Christianity one could call "individualistic." Repenting of this, we together saw that the Scriptural promise was to us AND OUR CHILDREN. We had not previously thought through the implications this would have (practically as well as theologically) in raising children. This book is gold, but far too short. Couple this work with, "The Federal Husband", "Future Men", "Reforming Marriage"... really anything Pastor Wilson writes on the Family, along with Joel Beeke's work on worship and raising children with the gospel, and enjoy a full, robust understanding of the covenantal family. If reforming the church is going to be anything more than a flash in the pan, we need to reform the way we raise our children.
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