Equipping for life, a guide for new aspiring & struggling parents

Equipping for life, a guide for new aspiring & struggling parentsBeing a parent is one of the greatest joys, privileges, and responsibilities with which God has entrusted us. Sadly, we live in a culture that in many ways diminishes the role of a parent and the task of parenting. Often the notsosubtle message is that a career or some other avenue of selfrealization is superior to the socalled dull and dreary drudgery of raising children. Andreas and Margaret Kostenberger dig into their experience of raising their

Being a parent is one of the greatest joys, privileges, and responsibilities with which God has entrusted us. Sadly, we live in a culture that in many ways diminishes the role of a parent and the task of parenting. Often the not–so–subtle message is that a career or some other avenue of self–realization is superior to the so–called dull and dreary drudgery of raising children.
Andreas and Margaret Kostenberger dig into their experience of raising their own children, inviting you into the vision they cultivated in their family: raising children as a gift from God, to the glory of God...Andreas and Margaret Kostenberger do not call themselves parenting experts, professional speakers, or professional counselors, but a mom and dad, a Christian couple who believe in mentoring and making disciples. They love God and His Word, and what He says about marriage and the family. This book is written from the perspectives of both parents, working together, reflecting the partnership they believe is so vital to parenenting.

Publisher: Christian Focus
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781527101401

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Andreas Köstenberger is Research Professor of New Testament & Biblical Theology and Director of the Center for Biblical Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and founder of Biblical Foundations. Margaret Köstenberger is Associate Professor of Theology & Women’s Ministry and Faculty Coordinator of Women’s Ministry Programs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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Striking a wonderful balance between practical advice and theological wisdom, this volume is a must–read for all parents. Michael J. & Melissa B. Kruger, President of RTS Charlotte, and Author of Envy of Eve