This past Sunday at FBC Pikeville I preached a sermon about valuing the family. I want to suggest some affordable resources for parents to help you as you love and lead your families for Jesus. These resources are categorized and I have links attached for you to purchase them from Amazon.com.
Bibles:
New Living Translation – An easy to read, thought for thought translation of God’s Word. This Bible is great for family devotions.
ESV Children’s Bible – A reliable translation formatted for young readers.
Bible Storybooks:
The Jesus Storybook Bible – Our family’s favorite! The book contains the big movements of the Bible’s storyline and shows how everything points to Jesus.
The Big Picture Story Bible – Seeks to show how the Bible is one big story focused on God and the redeeming work of Jesus.
Family Worship Aids:
Family Worship, by Donald Whitney – A short guide that shows the importance of family worship and gives practical ideas for starting family worship in your home.
Big Truths for Young Hearts, by Bruce Ware – a helpful book for parents that shows how to take the truths of Scripture and explain through the life of your children. Both parents and children will learn much of God and His greatness.
Parenting / Family Books:
Shepherding a Child’s Heart, by Tedd Tripp – The single most helpful book I have ever read on parenting. Tripp deals with the biblical model of parenting found in Proverbs and gives insights and practical ideas for parenting through the stages of life.
Instructing a Child’s Heart, by Tedd Tripp and Margy Tripp – The follow up to the previous book, it gives parents practical wisdom in communicating and instructing their children in a God honoring fashion.
Family Driven Faith, by Voddie Baucham – A powerful book that guides parents on raising biblical families in a culture that is hostile to Christianity. A great manual for parents.
Please feel free to share your family’s favorites as well!
