The Art of Parenting - by Dennis Rainey & Barbara Rainey & Dave Boehi (Paperback)

About the Book

Expanding on parenting themes shared with FamilyLife audiences, bestselling authors Dennis and Barbara offer trusted advice on how to establish Christian values in your home. By focusing on the crucial elements of identity, character, relationship, and mission, you will give your children a foundation they can build upon for the rest of their lives.

Book Synopsis

From Marriage and Family Experts Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Dennis and Barbara Rainey have spent decades helping families find biblical help to strengthen and transform family relationships. Through radio broadcasts, conferences, and other events, they have been teaching on the foundations necessary for building godly families. Now they bring insights and expertise gleaned from those years of ministry, as well as from their own personal experience of raising six children, to The Art of Parenting. Expanding on parenting themes shared with FamilyLife audiences in person and on the radio, Dennis and Barbara offer trusted advice on how to establish Christian values in your home.

In The Art of Parenting, Dennis and Barbara will help you to experience God's truth and apply his Word in your family by focusing your attention on four crucial elements in your children's lives:
1. Identity--understanding who they are in Christ
2. Character--learning to live wisely and honorably
3. Relationships--fostering godly connections with others
4. Mission--understanding why they are here

When you apply biblical truths in these four areas, you can feel confident your children will have a foundation they can build upon for the rest of their lives.

From the Back Cover

Embrace God's Purpose and Plan for Your Family

Parenting is an exciting adventure, full of twists and turns. But sometimes it feels like you don't know where you're headed, or you're just making it up as you go along. How can you get where you want to be without having a plan in place?

Dennis and Barbara Rainey have spent decades teaching on the foundations necessary for building godly families. Now they share the insights and expertise gleaned from those years of ministry, as well as stories and teaching from their own children about the challenges of parenting today. The Art of Parenting focuses your attention on four crucial elements in your children's lives:

1. Relationships--fostering godly connections with others
2. Character--learning to live wisely and honorably
3. Identity--understanding who they are in Christ
4. Mission--understanding why they are here

When you apply biblical truth to these four areas, you can feel confident your children will have a foundation they can build upon for the rest of their lives.

About the Author

Dennis and Barbara Rainey are cofounders of FamilyLife, a Cru ministry, where Dennis hosted the daily radio program FamilyLife Today. Barbara is the creator of Ever Thine Home, a collection of decorative products women can use to make their homes a witness for their faith. The Raineys have six married children and a growing number of grandchildren, and live near Little Rock, Arkansas. Learn more at familylifetoday.com and everthinehome.com.