Great Parenting Resources (Part 2 of 5)

Shepherding a Child’s Heart, by Tedd Tripp

Scripture teaches us that the heart is the “wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23, ) further explaining that:

“The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks” (Luke 6:45).

For this reason, it is absolutely essential for parents to focus on their children’s “heart”, not simply aiming for external goals of good behavior.

And this is exactly what Tedd Tripp seeks to teach parents to do in “Shepherding a Child’s Heart.”  Here’s what he has to say concerning the issue:

“Your child’s needs are far more profound than his abberrant behavior.  Remember, his behavior does not just spring forth uncaused.  His behavior–the things he says and does–reflects his heart.  If you are to really to help him, you must be concerned with the attitudes of heart that drive his behavior” (Shepherding, pg. 4)

“Shephering a Child’s Heart” is divided into two parts: Foundations for Biblical Childrearing and Shepherding Through the Stages of Childhood, each with Biblical priniciples and practical applications.  In particular, the second part of the book provides characterics of children at each stage an specific Biblical goals in parenting that age group.  This will be a challenging and beneficial text for parents of children of any age as you learn Biblical perspectives on parenting.  Click here for an Amazon link to the book.  I also have a couple copies of this book that’d I’d be happy to lend out!

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Part 1: Family Driven Faith, Part 3: Teach Them Diligently