The Shaping of a Christian Family: How My Parents Nurtured My Faith

Sadly, my parents were "lukewarm Christians" never bothering to read their bibles for themselves, leaving it to the Sunday preacher to be honest with them regarding the Good Book. What a mistake!! When I read this book it made me sad my own parents hadn't taken the Bible more to heart and self-educated themselves to it's content and it's meaning to their lives. I enjoyed the author's story about her lovely family and their faith. May everybody be so lucky in this spiritually bankrupt world.

This is one of my favorites from Elisabeth Elliot. These sweet stories of wonderful godly heritage that she has, how her parents loved and cared for her and her sisters warmed and encouraged my heart. This book is unlike her other books in that it's not as "teachy" but rather just simple stories.

My wife and I have both loved this book. The family ideal Elisabeth describes sets a high standard, one we very much believe in. She also acknowledges our need to be surrendered to the Holy Spirit for help in being godly parents and role models to our children. We have recommended this book to several friends who are currently reading it and have been blessed as well.We are just beginning our journey as parents and are so thankful to have this resource to look to as we go. One question we ask of Christian parents with adult Christian children is, "how do you keep your children in the faith?" This book has been a confirmation and a comfort to us as we work toward this question in our family.One practical thing to note when reading it, is that it begins in a rather round-about way. You have to get through the first few chapters that set the stage for Elisabeth's upbringing to understand better where she's coming from.

What a fantastic book! Just to hear Ms. Elliot describe the simple joys and struggles of growing up was so inspiring, and truly encouraged me as a brand new parent. Would 10/10 recommend to any parent, especially!

One of my favorite books of all time. I share it with lots of my friends!

My wife is really enjoying reading this. It is having a great impact on her. She wants me to read it when she's done.

Great book. Really helps with my daily walk, ordered several as gifts.

inspirational book. helpful with lots of wisdom for young mothers.

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