Other Items In This Series Sacred Parenting How Raising Children Shapes Our Souls

Many books have been written about how to parent a child effectively, how to become a better parent, or how effective parenting produces better children. But when Sacred Parenting was published, it looked at the subject from a completely different angle: how parenting affects the parent. In that book, Gary Thomas explored the spiritual dynamics of parenting and why caring for children is such an effective discipline in shaping souls and forming the character of Christ within the parents.

With all new material, Devotions for Sacred Parenting explores these concepts further. Fifty-two devotions offer a once-a-week opportunity for mothers and fathers to look at how parenting is challenging them spiritually--and helping them become more effective parents in the process. Taking the principles from Sacred Parenting and expanding on them, this devotional guide helps parents continue the journey and find encouragement to follow the high and holy calling of raising godly children.

Gary Thomas says, "Chaos surrounds our kids; they need a mom and a dad to walk before them to show them the way. They need to see how we, overwhelmed by life, find security and hope in a God who is greater than we are and how we strive to live unselfishly, even sacrificially whne need be, to seek first the kingdom of God. When we do this, we construct a spiritual refuge for our children."

"None of us, of course, leave a perfect example. But that doesn’t mean we can’t leave an influential one," says Thomas. "Parenting isn’t just about changing diapers or trying to lure teens into a meaningful conversation; it’s about a high and holy calling to raise children who honor and serve God." Devotions for Sacred Parenting offers you an opportunity to take a fresh look at what it means to be a parent--and how parenting opens up unparalleled possibilities for growing closer to God.