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Summary: Sound Biblical Advice
Review: Are you a Christian parent or teacher who is looking for something other than harsh disciplinary measures? Are you looking for advice to help teach your child God's love, even in disciplining? Then this book is for you!I have this book and absolutely love it. I taught preschool in a Christian school for 7 years and much of what worked for me as a teacher, is in this book. I also found a lot that I wish I would have known back then is in here too! I recommend this book to teachers as well as parents. It has such excellent tools for the classroom. What I also liked is the fact that the advice in the book can be adapted to all ages, from the toddler on up to the teen. The methods grow with the child as their responsibility and independence increases. Now, as a mom of a 1.5 year old, I am already starting to use the techniques. It's so much better than saying "no" all the time. I am so thankful for this book.
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Summary: Sound Biblical Advice
Review: Are you a Christian parent or teacher who is looking for something other than harsh disciplinary measures? Are you looking for advice to help teach your child God's love, even in disciplining? Then this book is for you! I have this book and absolutely love it. I taught preschool in a Christian school for 7 years and much of what worked for me as a teacher, is in this book. I also found a lot that I wish I would have known back then is in here too! I recommend this book to teachers as well as parents. It has such excellent tools for the classroom. What I also liked is the fact that the advice in the book can be adapted to all ages, from the toddler on up to the teen. The methods grow with the child as their responsibility and independence increases. Now, as a mom of a 1.5 year old, I am already starting to use the techniques. It's so much better than saying "no" all the time. I am so thankful for this book.
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Summary: For such a time as this!
Review: As a father of four (one still on the inside!) this would rate as the most sensible, Biblically based book on parenting I have ever read.
The principles outlined in this book have been practised in our home for the last 2.5 years resulting in improved relationships and increased understanding with our children in contrast to other "Biblical" methods we tried.
I believe this parenting style reflects the Father heart of God to our children and has been written "for such a time as this."
I have already recommended this book to several members of my family and will continue to do so. This message needs to go far and wide. Thanks Crystal for blessing our family!
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Summary: true Biblical parenting
Review: Crystal Lutton's obvious understanding of the heart of God for children comes through loud and clear in this book. I've used the five steps with my own children and have found that not only do they work but the results go far beyond simply teaching my children appropriate behavior. It has enhanced our relationship immensely building trust and communication. It has been fulfilling to find my children have learned obedience in response to my gentle correction and firm guidance rather than because they fear being spanked. I love not feeling that wedge that punishment places between me and my children and yet being able to enjoy the peaceable fruit of righteousness too. Grace based discipline works.
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Summary: Thank You, Crystal
Review: For writing "Biblical Parenting". This book explains discipline as our loving Father disciplines us. He is not controlling, but allows our free will and gently guides and teaches us. It is through God's love and kindness that we are brought towards repentance. "Biblical Parenting" also explains how to put grace based discipline into practice. The approach respects a child's free will, and allows us to guide our children and avoid power struggles. I have found my own strong-willed child to be much more cooperative when treated with respect. Our relationship is stronger since I have taken the role as her teacher and not her adversary.
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Summary: FINALLY!!!
Review: For years, I struggled with the Christian community's ideas on parenting. I followed "expert" advice within the Christian community with my daughter and it left me feeling like a hypocrite. Biblical Parenting gives great insight into what the Bible says about parenting and how we can glorify God in our relationship with our children. There are lots of great tools in here for positive, get off your (...) parenting. I use them daily and have seen my relationship with my children grow and flourish as a result. Thank you Lord for Pastor Crystal and her burden for families!
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Summary: A different way to raise Godly Kids
Review: I have both Pastor Lutton's book and the accompanying workbook and have read through both. I highly recommend them. When the reader REALLY understands Grace Based Discipline they will come to a place where their parenting is neither punitive nor permissive. My daughter is thriving under this style of discipline and I refer to this book often to make sure my skills are sharp. The Biblical exegesis on the Rod is excellent. I would recommend this book to anyone who desires to raise Godly kids with Grace as their model.
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Summary: Interesting
Review: I have read this book cover to cover three seperate times and while I find it quite an intersting approach to parenting, I find some of the advice given to be contrary to Biblical fact. I do not think that by applying these techniqes and principles one can effectively discipline children. It did not work for mine, and after close to a year with a house full of brats running the show, I finally cracked down and started using real discipline and now the harmony and peace of our home is returned. My advice? Pass this one over and rely on good, tried and true discipline and not someone's faulty interpretation of verses.
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Summary: A wonderful book!
Review: I'm an editor and come across all sorts of books in my work. As a non-religious person, I was wary of accepting this manuscript (I edited this book). After the first couple of chapters, I was enthralled by Pastor Lutton's wisdom, her knowledge, and her compassion for people. It was well-researched and the tone of her writing is kind and loving. The book touched something within me and I took her advice to heart! I'm a mom of almost five and was pretty set in my ways but I have to say her book changed me and my parenting. Thank you, Crystal, for a wonderful, timely book. I was honored to work with you on this!
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Summary: An answer to your prayers!
Review: Pastor Lutton presents a clear, concise, and obviously well-researched volume of incredibly helpful, truly Biblically-based discipline techniques that will honestly change your family's life. This is not a pick-and-choose, permissive guide to raising your child; rather, it's a well documented, easy-to-read and comprehensive manual for what the author beautifully terms "Grace Based Discipline". Biblical Parenting offers firm yet loving discipline tools with the Scripture to back them up and help you in your own personal relationship with the Holy Spirit. If you have been looking for a Biblically sound way to restore your relationship with your child, if you just want to gain more effective parenting tools, if you need concrete evidence and Scripture to quote to others who are questioning your parenting style...this is the book you've been searching for. Pastor Lutton has a wonderfully relaxed style of writing - I found myself reading the slim 144 pages of text within one evening and feeling like I'd just had a warm chat with a good Christian friend and mentor. Her tools are immediately effective, easy to remember, and most important of all - Biblically based. Thank you, Pastor Lutton, for the book that will be my first baby shower gift when some faraway day, I get to enjoy the blessings of becoming a Grandmother.
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