{"product_id":"building-the-christian-family-you-never-had-isbn-9781400070312","title":"Building the Christian Family You Never Had","description":"You’re willing to do whatever it takes to ground your children in a faith your parents never embraced. Or maybe you grew up in an outwardly religious home that lacked a foundation of Christian grace and moral values. If you’re the first generation in your family to embrace a relationship with Christ but aren’t sure how to give your children a foundation of faith, find guidance in \u003ci\u003eBuilding the Christian Family You Never Had.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Mary E. DeMuth understands firsthand the fears, frustrations, and anxieties of those who lack role models of faith-based parenting. In \u003ci\u003eBuilding the Christian Family You Never Had \u003c\/i\u003eshe provides needed encouragement, practical tools, and crucial strategies. You’ll learn how you can…\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e·shield your children from the negative influence of family members who undermine your values\u003cbr\u003e·cope with criticism and objections to your faith-based parenting decisions\u003cbr\u003e·honor (and forgive) your parents without endorsing their behavior\u003cbr\u003e·find positive parenting mentors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis inspiring, down-to-earth guide will enable you to provide a spiritual legacy of security and strength for your children as you lead the way through \u003ci\u003eBuilding the Christian Family You Never Had.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding the Christian Family You Never Had\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mary DeMuth offers positive encouragement and practical help for parents who want to do things a little differently than what they experienced growing up. \u003ci\u003eBuilding the Christian Family You Never Had\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fresh start and bright hope as you seek to raise godly children.”    \u003cbr\u003e–Karol Ladd, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Power of a Positive Mom \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“You are not alone as a pioneer parent who is blazing a new trail on the parenting journey. If you have longed for someone to show you how to build a family that is different from the family you grew up in, this book is for you!”\u003cbr\u003e–Jill Savage, executive director of Hearts at Home and author of \u003ci\u003eProfessionalizing Motherhood\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As Mary shares her haunting story of a broken childhood, she provides a roadmap for breaking the cycle of family dysfunction. Her roadmap provides hope, courage, and grace, allowing any reader to walk with her on the continuing journey to wholeness.” \u003cbr\u003e–Tim Riter, professor at Azusa Pacific University and author of \u003ci\u003eTwelve Lies Husbands Tell Their Wives  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If your parents raised you in the ‘old country,’ you may wonder how to ground your kids in new soil. Mary DeMuth’s insights about parenting–as well as life in general–will help you raise firmly planted, emotionally secure, Christ-following kids.”    \u003cbr\u003e–Sandra L. Glahn, adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eSexual Intimacy in Marriage \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Mary DeMuth creates a compelling picture of what a Christian family should look like for those of us who never had one, or may have never even seen one up close. Reading this book will change the way you think about love, parenting, and healing–and God’s hope and plan for your life and the lives of your children.”\u003cbr\u003e– Michael Warren, executive story consultant on “Happy Days,” co-creator and executive producer of “Step by Step” and “Family Matters” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is an honest, thought-provoking, and life-changing book. If you want to parent differently than you were parented, this is a must-read!” \u003cbr\u003e–Mary Byers, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Mother Load\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow to Say No…And Live to Tell About It\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mary adeptly encourages pioneer parents to seek healing for the pain and dysfunction they experienced during their formative years, while honoring their parents for the good they provided. Learning parents should study this volume with an open mind and an open heart.”\u003cbr\u003e–Paul Pettit, president of Dynamic Dads and author of \u003ci\u003eCongratulations, You’re Gonna Be a Dad!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBuilding the Christian Family You Never Had\u003c\/i\u003e is for parents who have experienced some dysfunction (and which of us hasn’t), but who also want to get past that dysfunction and raise emotionally and spiritually healthy children. Mary points us to principles deeply rooted in God’s Word that apply the salve of truth mixed with grace, mercy, and hope.”\u003cbr\u003e–Linus Morris, president of Christian Associates International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mary gives families a biblical blueprint for success without presenting her family as perfect role models. I have many friends who did not grow up in a Christian home, and I would give them Mary’s book in a second!”\u003cbr\u003e–Dena Dyer, author of\u003ci\u003e Grace for the Race: Meditations for Busy Moms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In a refreshing voice and with wisdom and sensitivity, Mary DeMuth delivers a powerful message of liberty for all who want to break free from generational pain in order to parent in newness of life in Christ.”       \u003cbr\u003e–Jan Winebrenner, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Grace of Catastrophe\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIntimate Faith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary E. DeMuth \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eOrdinary Mom, Extraordinary God.\u003c\/i\u003e Her writing also has appeared in numerous publications, including \u003ci\u003eMarriage Partnership, Discipleship Journal,\u003c\/i\u003e Dallas Theological Seminary’s \u003ci\u003eKindred Spirit, \u003c\/i\u003eand the Dallas-area \u003ci\u003eStar Community Newspapers.\u003c\/i\u003e A graduate of Pacific Lutheran University, Mary is a workshop speaker for Hearts at Home. She lives with her church-planter husband and their three children in Le Rouret, France.","brand":"WaterBrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303553978597,"sku":"NP9781400070312","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781400070312.jpg?v=1767723171","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/building-the-christian-family-you-never-had-isbn-9781400070312","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}