Raising Your Kids to Love the Lord Author: Dave Stone Publisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN: 978-1-4003-1871-1 Format: Hardcover Price: $14.99 Pub date: 5/8/12 Practical life lessons, real-life stories, and Scriptural truths for being the family that glorifies God.    In the first Faithful Families title, Raising Your Kids to Love the Lord, author and pastor Dave Stone shows parents that they have more influence on their kids than any other factor in their lives. Brimming with warmth and humor, Stone gives parents creative examples of how to help kids develop their own faith with ideas such as: praying at significant times encouraging kids to display Scripture in special places around the home serving others alongside their parents.

My Review :
Author Dave Stone has an amazing talent to write much-needed advice and encouragement for families today.  His easy to read writing style and no-nonsense suggestions are welcome in today's struggling times.  Although I am a full-time Stay at Home Mom, I find myself regretting when my children and I have not spent quality time together during a week of busy schedules and hectic activities.  From getting up early to get the "big" kids ready for school, to finding creative ways to keep my toddler from destroying a room I just cleaned when I turn my back ~ to evenings full of piano lessons, sports, tumbling and more.  I find that time is fleeting and before I know it another week has passed with a few quick hugs and kisses, and the only time spent is  hurrying them to their next activity, then quickly listening to night time prayers.

Dave Stone writes from his personal experiences in a way that makes me want to stop, pay attention, and try out some of his practical advice for my busy family.  Both of these books: Raising Your Kids to Love the Lord and Building Faimly Ties with Faith, Loves & Laughter are great books to read, reread, and share the advice within.  I have read many parts in both books several times, and will continue to utilize the biblical truths contained within them both.  Great books to keep handy on the coffee table, night stand (or in my case . . . bathroom - so I can read in private!)


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