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For many of the sessions in the Training Hearts for Jesus parenting class, we recommend books that will support the biblical concepts that are taught and further equip mom and dad in their parenting journey. You can feel great about purchasing one or all of these books. . They are fantastic and will be the perfect choices as you build your library! Simply click on the images to go directly to the online source. Have fun shopping! |
| Preliminary Session |
And the Two Shall Be as One |
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The Power of a Praying Husband by Stormie Omartian The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian (Harvest House Publishers; 1997) and The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian Try Reading one chapter during your prayer time per day for a month. |
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A Man After God’s Own Heart by Jim George (Harvest House Publishers; 2002) |
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Happiness in Marriage: Audio Tapes by Reb Bradley (Family Ministries) |
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Leading Little Ones to God by Marian M. Schoolland (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.;1981) |
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Devotions for the Children’s Hour by Kenneth N. Taylor (Moody Press, 1987) |
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A Woman After God’s Own Heart by Elizabeth George (Harvest House Publishers; copyright 2001) |
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Why Should I be the First to Change? by Nancy Missler (Koinonia House; 1991) |
Session Two |
Shaping Influences and a Godward Orientation |
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Movie Nights for Kids by Focus on the Family (Tyndale House Publishers; 2004 |
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Instructions in Righteousness by Pam Forster (Doorposts; 1999-2005) (Highly recommended and can be used for further development of the Training Hearts Center discussed in Session Six.) Purchase through Doorpost Ministries, www.doorposts.com or Grace Book Shack. Grace Book Shack carries many of these books and sells them at a discount. www.gbibooks.com This is Sharon's most highly recommended book. If nothing else, buy this! All curriculum from Doorpost is highly recommended. Doorposts also offers very practical charts that work well in the home, including the Blessing chart and the If Then chart |
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Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel (Tyndale House Publishers; 2000) Lisa’s book gives wonderful parenting instruction but is also filled with practical ideas on applying Scriptures. |
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The Strong Willed Parent, Audio by Mark Hamby, (Lamplighter Publishing, a division of Cornerstone Family Ministries) 1-888-A Gospel or 1-888-246-7735, www.agospel.com. All reading and listening materials from Cornerstone Family Ministries / Lamplighter Publishing are highly recommended. Visit their web sites. |
Session Four: |
Embracing Biblical Methods—Communication |
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Birth Orders by Dr. Kevin Leman (Published by Fleming H. Revell; 1985, 1998) |
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Where to Find It in the Bible: The Ultimate A-Z Resource to over 3,700 Contemporary Topics by Ken Anderson (Thomas Nelson Publishers; 1996) |
Session Seven: |
Ages 0-5 Goals and Objectives |
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Peacemaking for Families by Ken Sande |
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The Peacemakers for Children by Corlette Sande (Shepherd Press;1997) Read this for the Appeal Process, however the entire curriculum is highly recommended but most appropriate for your preadolescent (ages 8-12) children. (www.peacemakerministries.org) Be sure to order both the Teacher Manual and the Student Activity Booklets for the best experience.
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The Brother Offended Chart by Pam Forster (Doorposts; 1999-2005) Purchase through Doorpost Ministries or Grace Book Shack All products from Doorpost are highly recommended. |
Session Eight: |
Ages 0-5 Methods |
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The Duties of Parents Booklet by John Charles Ryle (Triangle Press) |
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Creative Family Times by Allen and Connie Hadidian and Will and Lindy Wilson (Moody Press; 1989 |
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Courtship and Marriage from Toddlers to Teens, Audio Tapes by Reb Bradley (Family Ministries) (www.familyministries.com) |
Session Nine: |
Ages 6-12 Goals and Objectives |
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Bible Survey for Kids, by Dr. Mike Fabarez; A simplified system for teaching children the basic themes of each of the sixty-six books of the Bible. (www.focalpointministries.org) |
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Our 24 Family Ways Family Devotional Guide by Clay Clarkson (Whole Heart Press; 2004) (www.wholeheart.org) |
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Josh McDowell’s One Year Book of Family Devotions by Bob Hostetler (Tyndale House Publishers; 1997) |
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Bringing Your Children to an Early Maturity Audio Tapes by Reb Bradley (Family Ministries) (www.familyministries.com) |
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Secret Keeper Girl by Dannah Gresh: The Power of True Beauty and Modesty (Moody Publishers, 2003) |
Session Ten: |
Ages 6-12 /Methods |
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Passion and Purity by Elisabeth Elliott (Revell Publishers; 1972) |
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Passport to Purity by Dennis and Barbara Rainey (Family Life Publishing, 2004) )Passport to Purity-- Audio Tapes and Adventure journal to walk your girl or boy through the biblical principles of becoming a man or a woman. (Family Life Publishing, 2004) (www.familylife.com/passport/) Highly Recommended |
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I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris (Multnomah Publishers; 1997) |
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Boy Meets Girl—Say Hello to Courtship by Joshua Harris (Multnomah Publishers; 2000) |
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Dating—Is It Worth the Risk? by Reb Bradley (Family Ministries;) (www.familyministries.com) |
Session Eleven: |
The Teen Years / Goals and Objectives |
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The Age of Opportunity by Paul Tripp (Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Co.; 1997) |
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Peacemaker by Ken Sande (Baker Book House Co.; 1997) The Peacemakers for Families by Ken Sande with Tom Raabe (Tyndale House Publishers; copyright 2002) |
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Of Knights and Fair Maidens by Jeff and Danielle Myers (www.inspiredleadership.com) |
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Before You Meet Prince Charming by Sarah Mally (Tomorrow’s Forefathers, Inc. Publishers, 2006) |
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Her Hand in Marriage by Douglas Wilson (Canon Press; copyright 1997) |
Session Twelve: |
The Teen Years / Methods Video |
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The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman (Northfield Publishing, 1995) |
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The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell M.D. (Northfield Publishing; 1997) |
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What’s in the Bible for Teens by Mark and Jeanette Littlton and Larry Richards, PhD (Bethany House Publisher, 2007) |
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77 Creative Ways Kids Can Serve by Sondra Clark (Wesleyan Publishing House 2008) |