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Treasuring God in Our Traditions
by
Noel Piper,
John Piper
Only God can bequeath God to our children. But he uses means. He uses God-centered traditions and Bible-saturated family patterns and grace-laden heirlooms. Only God can give our children a taste for the sweetness of God. Only God can awaken them to his worth. But year in and year out there are traditions that show children that God is our Treasure. Noel Piper opens her ho...more
Hardcover, 117 pages
Published
September 16th 2003
by Crossway Books
(first published 2003)
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Everyone has their own family traditions that make the holiday what it is -- molded jello for birthdays, sugar cereal on Christmas morning, caramel rolls at Thanksgiving, Easter cake after church. It is often after having their first child that young couples begin to think hard about establishing traditions for their nuclear family. Young parents want to give their children the same joyful experiences they had (or missed out on), but it can be challenging to distinguish between sentimental memor...more
I used to be kindof ba-humbug about Christmas and I couldn't really put my finger on why. I was annoyed at the excess and commercialism of it all. This book helped me to work through some of what was bothering me, and help me clarify some of the kinds of traditions I'd like to foster in my family, especially surrounding Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. We have fun with the Santa thing here, for example, but I am in favor of limiting his presence, to honor Christmas as the birth of Jesus. My k...more
Some books I love because they resonate with my own heart and some books I love because they challenge what I believe about things. This book does both! Noel puts into eloquent words a lot of what I want my home and parenting to be and also presents some new ideas and perspectives for me to contemplate. This is a book I would recommend for all my friends and family, in fact I wish I could buy it for all of them! It is a book I know I will want to read again and again and also let my friends borr...more
MY REVIEW:
"Our homes are the universities where our children learn about the world and how to live. What kind of basic "courses" are we offering them?"
This quote in chapter 5 of Treasuring God in Our Traditions stretched out it's wordy fingers and grabbed me by the collar. It had my attention. What kind of "courses" am I teaching my children?
The entire book - all 105 pages - had my attention as it not only ministered to my weary mothering heart, but also challenged me to think about how I am mot...more
"Our homes are the universities where our children learn about the world and how to live. What kind of basic "courses" are we offering them?"
This quote in chapter 5 of Treasuring God in Our Traditions stretched out it's wordy fingers and grabbed me by the collar. It had my attention. What kind of "courses" am I teaching my children?
The entire book - all 105 pages - had my attention as it not only ministered to my weary mothering heart, but also challenged me to think about how I am mot...more
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This book follows in the footsteps of Edith Schaeffer; it is very reminiscent of Hidden Art, I thought. Mrs. Piper shows how traditions (daily patterns as well as holiday customs) communicate to children better and more deeply than words. It was a good read for someone like myself who tends to shrug off and sometimes even scoff at treating special times special as fluff and nonsense and sentimental (No matter how much I liked Anne of Anne of Green Gables, I always had the sneaky, uncomfortab...more
This book follows in the footsteps of Edith Schaeffer; it is very reminiscent of Hidden Art, I thought. Mrs. Piper shows how traditions (daily patterns as well as holiday customs) communicate to children better and more deeply than words. It was a good read for someone like myself who tends to shrug off and sometimes even scoff at treating special times special as fluff and nonsense and sentimental (No matter how much I liked Anne of Anne of Green Gables, I always had the sneaky, uncomfortab...more
I have heard so many good things about this book that I actually *bought* it, which tends to be a bigger commitment for me than moving houses or changing jobs. This, of course, made reading this so-so book even more disappointing than had I simply borrowed it. I thought it would be chock full of ideas of traditions I could incorporate/steal; and, while it did contain some ideas (and recipes? and poetry about the Piper children?), it was mostly about why traditions are important. I don't think th...more
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I really felt there was nothing new here, but then I grew up in a home with happy traditions and godly parents. We've carried much of the same joy and celebration into our home with our children. But, if you were not raised with any kind of Christian celebration and domestic traditions, Noel's book could be very helpful.
Read this book in one sitting. Enjoyable and inspiring. Appropriate read in light of Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas... brainstorming my own ideas for traditions as a couple, family, and in our circle of friends for these "especially" neat days for celebrations and remembrance of God.
I feel like people's reviews of this book were a little harsh. No, Noel Piper doesn't list out a section by section guide on how to make your family perfect, as some of the reviews seemed to be looking for. But she did a great job defining tradition and it's importance- for the 'everyday' and the 'especially.' I came away with some wonderful ideas to begin to incorporate into my own little fam. Thanks Noel for the peak into your family and your heart.
If you have no idea how to create family traditions and like John Piper's poetry, you'll enjoy this. I thought it was okay, there were few new ideas to me, but it was a good reinforcement that investing in a family culture, creating your own rituals and routines, is a worthwhile pursuit. (5.5/10)
Aug 31, 2009
Jennifer Van Derbeken
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My wonderful mother-in-law gave me this book for my birthday. I opened my birthday box from the great state of Texas and promptly sat down on a step stool in my kitchen and began to read. It's a amazing my family got dinner tonight....
As a first generation Christian who did not grow up in a faith-filled home, I appreciated the ideas on creating traditions that center around Jesus. There are a couple that might work for our family and others that I might adapt...
A book worth consulting throughout parenthood. Some good ideas and thoughts encouraging parents to make traditions a part of life as a way of teaching your children about God and strengthening family life.
I didn't necessarily agree with every single thing in this book, but I love the heart of it & it gave me some great ideas on being purposeful with the kids in everyday scenarios and special occasions.
Must have for women who are desiring to make Christ central through any holiday tradition or special occassion
It was a good book, the beginning the most interesting. The second half focuses more on the traditions that the Pipers held in their family, which was fun to read. I liked it and agreed with many things Noel Piper said, but I like Edith Schaeffer's book better I think.
Rich treasure for mums, grandmothers and others who love and live family
This book really gave me something to think about in the why and how behind our traditions. I would definitely recommend it.
great book w/ lots of practical ideas to get us started. thought provoking and convicting as it pushes one to consider what they are communicating to their children by their actions (or lack of actions). i would recommend this for any Christian family.
I borrowed this book from a friend. It is a quick read, but I would like my own copy for reference. Noel discusses how our traditions should and can glorify God. She distinguishes between 'everyday' and 'especially' traditions and gives ideas and examples of both. The Appendix provides insight into how she and her husband trained their children to worship in church with the family.
Well, I read it all online within a couple days. It was great in giving some practical ways to establish Christ-centered traditions in the home -- everyday and special days. I loved it, and it challenged me to better plan how to show the glory and greatness of God in holidays and everyday, especially to my children.
Love that Noel shares their family traditions and the whys behind them but encourages the readers to create their own. A wonderful book to help evaluate your current traditions and potential new ones by defining the why behind them and how they reveal the heart of God.
Jul 30, 2007
Dawn Salyer
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Christian ladies looking to intsill traditions that mean something in their children.
Noel is a wonderful writer and has such a beautiful heart for God. I learned how important traditions can be for the growth and maturity of children in Christ. I'm now looking for important traditions and ways of celebrating them, even though we don't have kids yet.
Loved Noel Piper's take on traditions! Discusses why they are important (both everyday & 'especially' traditions) and gives a variety of examples and suggestions when thinking about your own family traditions.
What a phenomenally sweet and encouraging book! Lots of practical ideas and lots of great reminders. Someone remind me to read this again when I have children :-)
As a result of this book I revived my monthly index card file of traditions and started a file folder each child. Inspiring and refreshing read!
Excellent book! It's challenged me to rethink our traditions and routines to see how we can incorporate teaching our son about God more and more.
Good section on worshiping together as a family. Great ideas for how to make Easter and Christmas Christ-centered celebrations.
An excellent resource for parents and families to make God the center of their life. A must read for Christian parents.
I hope I'm able to incorporate some of these ideas in my holiday and everyday traditions.
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