The Shaping of a Christian Family |  | Author: Elisabeth Elliot
Publisher: Revell
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 217
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Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 080075736X
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.8450922
EAN: 9780800757366
ASIN: 080075736X
Publication Date: July 2000
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Elisabeth Elliot, whose courage and faith have helped so many to follow Christ, is one of the most loved and respected Christian communicators of our time. In this book, she offers useful insights on the shaping of a Christian home and family. Christian parents have a responsibility to raise their children using scriptural principles. Using examples from her own childhood, the author shows how to do that in terms of trust, discipline, courtesy, and teaching by example. Parents seeking guidance for raising godly children will appreciate Elliot's emphasis on: € daily Bible reading and prayer
€ clear instructions on parental expectations
€ seeking instruction in Scripture and applying these to questions asked and answers given
€ benefiting from the model of a Godly and happy home New parents, experienced parents, and all who have come to trust Elliot's wisdom will find this book a wonderful resource of ideas and inspiration. Eight pages of black and white family photos are included. This book was previously published by Thomas Nelson.
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Excellent. November 19, 1999
Scott Perry (Orange County, Ca. USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
For those of us, who have never had the rare privilege in growing up in a godly home, this book is precious and insightful. As a father and husband, I gleaned much from this book.
Insights into the Blessing of a Christian home August 16, 2000
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Elisabeth Elliot's biography of the family she was raised in is a privilege to read. She includes many diary excerpts and personal letters to tell the story of her parents and grandparents, but this is more than just biography. It is the story of God's workings in the lives of a few of His faithful servants and the fruits of their labor. Elliot tells practical stories of child-rearing (such as how her mother taught Elliot's brother as a toddler the meaning of obedience), as well as practical life lessons such as waiting on God's will regarding finding a spouse and whether to be a missionary or not. It is a wonderful story told with humor and genuineness, but even more importantly, it inspires those of us who are parents towards the goal of creating a God-centered home and raising children to live their lives in integrity and moral uprightness. I read this book shortly after my first child was born, and I plan to re-read it at least every five years--there is so much that is helpful and encouraging to glean from it. Anyone who has read Elliot's other books will enjoy this tremendously, as it will help you to know her even better. There are wonderful family photos in the book, too. I highly recommend this book. All Christian parents should read it!
This book is a blessing! August 13, 2002
julie l harris (paso robles, ca United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
this book was such an inspiration to me as a Christian mom. i have always appreciated Elisabeth Elliot's words and admonitions in her books and tapes. this book is probably my favorite of all of her books. i still have pages of this book turned down so that i can find a favorite passage quickly!
 Wisdom and Common Sense June 29, 2000
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
As a pediatrician I witness daily how lost parents are in the area of family and parenting. We are now in the second and third generation of parents who were themselves never parented. Many of them have no vision for their children beyond being healthy, happy and having a college education. For the most part the parents of today are completely unaware that there is anything of importance to be given to their children beyond their materialistic needs. Elisabeth Elliot's book gives such parents a glimpse into the past and shows what a family and parents can be. If nothing else it demonstrates how much has been lost. I encourage parents to read this book together and discuss its contents in relation to their own upbringing in addition to their own parenting. My hope is that they will take a hard look at their duty to their children and develop a well rounded vision for their family.
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