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Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes
Hey, Mama This world feels like it's spinning faster every day. As the darkness has crept in, your brave prayers may have given way to fearful pleas that your kids would experience God's kingdom—in a safe and comfortable way.
This generation needs heroes of the faith and your child can be one of them, but that will require you to be strong and BRAVE. You and I must call out the bold Christ followers within our children and help them face the unknown future with divine confidence.
Brave Moms, Brave Kids is an equipping tool that will help you... Courage starts with you, Mama. If you're going to raise a hero, you must become a hero—because brave kids need brave moms. Let's do this, together. Love,
Lee
This generation needs heroes of the faith and your child can be one of them, but that will require you to be strong and BRAVE. You and I must call out the bold Christ followers within our children and help them face the unknown future with divine confidence.
Brave Moms, Brave Kids is an equipping tool that will help you... Courage starts with you, Mama. If you're going to raise a hero, you must become a hero—because brave kids need brave moms. Let's do this, together. Love,
Lee
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Published February 6, 2018
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January 16, 2018
Brave Moms, Brave Kids is an anthem for mothers at all stages. Lee’s message isn’t just pull yourself up and do the best you can but rather find your identity in strength from God. Know who you are and whose you are and then be equipped to lead your children out of that knowledge and truth. If you’re worried about mom-guilt you won’t find it in these pages because Lee is a real mom and with humorous personal stories, warmth and compassion she will walk the journey beside you, challenge your thinking and give you practical actions for your family. As a new mom I feel better prepared for the battles I know I will face after reading Brave Moms, Brave Kids and I know you will, too.
December 22, 2017
This is a must-read for all moms and everyone else involved in raising the next generation! Lee continually takes us back to Scripture when addressing our mama-fears, and what it's going to take to raise heroes who will live for Jesus, even when it's hard. We want these young heroes to stand on the Word of God, in a faith marked as their own. That means we mamas must be standing bravely on the Word of God as well.
January 17, 2018
A solid parenting book that provides fresh motivation and practical strategies for being a brave mom. This resource is for those who want to be intentional, consistent parents while raising their children in the faith. With stirring illustrations from Scripture, personal examples, and a powerful evaluation tool (at the back of the book), Brave Mom, Brave Kids is filled with wisdom. The time is now for brave moms to step up instead of check out, so that our children can stand on their own two feet—courageous, secure, and ready to run their own faith race.
*I received an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
*I received an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
January 8, 2018
This book, "Brave Moms, Brave Kids" challenged me to the core, and I just have to say, "I want more books by Lee!" Lee Nienhuis is an amazing writer. I loved her personal stories and from the beginning, she emphasized the need to first be transformed by God's Word - through reading and prayer - as a mom and to raise our children to do the same.
This book is a tool and a guide for any parent or mentor ready to train and equip the next generation to know their Creator and Savior, to obey His Word, to know WHO they are, and serve Him wholeheartedly. Parents, we have to lead by example and empower our children.
I received a complimentary review copy by the publisher. This review is my honest opinion.
This book is a tool and a guide for any parent or mentor ready to train and equip the next generation to know their Creator and Savior, to obey His Word, to know WHO they are, and serve Him wholeheartedly. Parents, we have to lead by example and empower our children.
I received a complimentary review copy by the publisher. This review is my honest opinion.
January 20, 2018
This book have been one of the best Christian parenting book I had ever read thus far. Brave moms, brace kids put so many things into perspective that I was not aware I should do as I raise my son. The book, overall, give a strategic and developed plan on how to raise warriors of the faith and believers. As the author herself refers on chapter one: "I began to see parenting as a sacred trust from the Lord that was about raising another human being to love and glorify God"
The book also touches the theme about fear. In chapter two a part of it made me stop and analyze things in depth. It says "but when our fears threaten our children we have an altogether reaction. Anxiety can creep deep into a mother's heart and threaten to undo her. That is exactly what fear and anxiety are designed to do -overtake us... I have become absolutely convinced that fear is a created entity designed not by Satan as we might suppose, but rather by a perfect, all-knowing God" as you continue reading another truth wraps everything together "What God meant to be a tool in our lives to bring order and to create in us awe, worship, and reverence, the Enemy uses to send all manner of dest unction into our lives" Woah! That blew my mind because it is such an amazing truth! The remaining of chapter two continues targeting "fear" and is backed up with scriptures to support.
Chapter three is titled "The fumbled torch" and is another WOW chapter. Some of the quotes I want to share with you that made an impact on me are the followings:
"It is tempting to stare hard at our weaknesses and areas of temptations and disqualify ourselves from leading spiritually in those areas"
"We don't set the standards, God does!"
"The...reason that my past does not disqualify me is, that failure on my part to meet that standard has already been covered in full by Jesus. He expects my obedience as a demonstration of my love for Him"
So much truth in those quotes for us mom as that had struggled in those areas.
The last part of the book is called "The Noble work" which is a compilation of the things we must teach our kids as brace kids. Those things are To know God/ to pray/ self control / relationships/ serve / find their identity in Christ.
Each chapter ends with a brave bold prayer that you can customize to make it your own for you and your kids.
What I loved the most about this book is the author's transparency sharing about her own journey as a mom. She explains it so beautifullly and articulated that makes it so easy to understand. Her background as a bible teacher reflects on the book as every chapter and each quote she wrote is backed with scripture or a bible story to support what God meant for us as we raise our children. This book is a great tool in Christian parenting applied to the time we are living in. Highly recommend it!
Disclaimer: I was given an advance reader copy in lieu of an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The book also touches the theme about fear. In chapter two a part of it made me stop and analyze things in depth. It says "but when our fears threaten our children we have an altogether reaction. Anxiety can creep deep into a mother's heart and threaten to undo her. That is exactly what fear and anxiety are designed to do -overtake us... I have become absolutely convinced that fear is a created entity designed not by Satan as we might suppose, but rather by a perfect, all-knowing God" as you continue reading another truth wraps everything together "What God meant to be a tool in our lives to bring order and to create in us awe, worship, and reverence, the Enemy uses to send all manner of dest unction into our lives" Woah! That blew my mind because it is such an amazing truth! The remaining of chapter two continues targeting "fear" and is backed up with scriptures to support.
Chapter three is titled "The fumbled torch" and is another WOW chapter. Some of the quotes I want to share with you that made an impact on me are the followings:
"It is tempting to stare hard at our weaknesses and areas of temptations and disqualify ourselves from leading spiritually in those areas"
"We don't set the standards, God does!"
"The...reason that my past does not disqualify me is, that failure on my part to meet that standard has already been covered in full by Jesus. He expects my obedience as a demonstration of my love for Him"
So much truth in those quotes for us mom as that had struggled in those areas.
The last part of the book is called "The Noble work" which is a compilation of the things we must teach our kids as brace kids. Those things are To know God/ to pray/ self control / relationships/ serve / find their identity in Christ.
Each chapter ends with a brave bold prayer that you can customize to make it your own for you and your kids.
What I loved the most about this book is the author's transparency sharing about her own journey as a mom. She explains it so beautifullly and articulated that makes it so easy to understand. Her background as a bible teacher reflects on the book as every chapter and each quote she wrote is backed with scripture or a bible story to support what God meant for us as we raise our children. This book is a great tool in Christian parenting applied to the time we are living in. Highly recommend it!
Disclaimer: I was given an advance reader copy in lieu of an honest review. All opinions are my own.
February 1, 2018
Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes by Lee Nienhuis is a must read for every mom despite the ages of her children.
As a busy mom of four, I am always trying to find ways to reach the hearts of my children and to help them to grow deep in their faith. It’s hard to be intentional and consistent due to the culture today of being so busy and on the go all the time, but Lee Nienhuis offers strategies that are doable for anyone to implement in their lives. She also reminds us just how important it is to be consistent and to seek out opportunities to equip our children to stay true to themselves and to do the right thing even when they are met with challenges and opposition.
The acronym she uses for BRAVE is perfect in breaking down the steps involved in order to help us lead our children to follow God’s lead and plans for them. Believe God, Reflect, Ask Forgiveness, Vigilant Prayer and Equip.
We must first become brave heroes in order to model what it means to be brave in our world so that our children can be the heroes for the next generation. “Modeling faith begins with our children catching us believing God.” Each chapter is filled with scripture, real-life stories, strategies and prayers to God for our children and for ourselves to continue to hold true to the path He has set out for each one of us to follow. At the end of the book, you will find reflection questions that you can use to check where the strengths and weaknesses lie within each child and yourself and your spouse as well.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
As a busy mom of four, I am always trying to find ways to reach the hearts of my children and to help them to grow deep in their faith. It’s hard to be intentional and consistent due to the culture today of being so busy and on the go all the time, but Lee Nienhuis offers strategies that are doable for anyone to implement in their lives. She also reminds us just how important it is to be consistent and to seek out opportunities to equip our children to stay true to themselves and to do the right thing even when they are met with challenges and opposition.
The acronym she uses for BRAVE is perfect in breaking down the steps involved in order to help us lead our children to follow God’s lead and plans for them. Believe God, Reflect, Ask Forgiveness, Vigilant Prayer and Equip.
We must first become brave heroes in order to model what it means to be brave in our world so that our children can be the heroes for the next generation. “Modeling faith begins with our children catching us believing God.” Each chapter is filled with scripture, real-life stories, strategies and prayers to God for our children and for ourselves to continue to hold true to the path He has set out for each one of us to follow. At the end of the book, you will find reflection questions that you can use to check where the strengths and weaknesses lie within each child and yourself and your spouse as well.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
February 1, 2018
I finished reading through this inspirational book this past week, and though I was anxious to finish reading to get it all inside my brain, I was so sad the book was finished when I reached the end! As a mother to four young children, I'm still processing some of the encouragement, challenge, and inspiration I received through Lee's words! She also shared lots of God's Words, too... In fact, I wrote down all the Scripture passages I came across in the book, and it filled three journal pages!! I put a quote from her book, "We can't actively believe a God we do not know," up on our letter board and loved the conversations it inspired with my kiddos, as they realize my actions toward them are inspired by seeking after God, and desiring for them to be brave kids that follow God, too! I have been challenged to be intentional in many areas with my kids through the personal stories Lee shared, as well as the Scriptures I can read and pray over my children and family, and am excited to see the many lives God touches through Lee's willingness to put these words into other women's lives! Though I was provided wtih an advanced reader copy before it was released, I purchased the audiobook version as well so I can listen to Lee share her stories and encouragement over and over again! I'm sure I will be flipping through the book to reflect back on all the words I underlined, starred, and put smiley faces next to as well. So thankful for the challenge to be a Brave Mom in this world, and so thankful I don't have to navigate this journey alone!
January 22, 2018
“Brave Moms, Brave Kids” is a call to action for the mothers and grandmothers who are raising and influencing this current generation of young people.
We live in a culture that relentlessly bombards our children with confusion, distractions, and doubts about the character of God and truth of the gospel. As mothers who are striving to raise godly children this can feel like an exhausting endeavor.
How often do we let the craziness of this world scare us into believing that we can effectively shield our children from the adversity that awaits them?
“Brave Moms, Brave Kids” is a tool that will equip mothers to walk in true freedom through Christ Jesus, who in turn will raise up a generation of men and women who will play a vital role in bringing the Kingdom of God to a world in need of His redemption.
Lee recounts the story of Nehemiah who was called to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. She shares that the builders were assigned to rebuild the portion of the wall directly in front of their own homes because no one would build a more secure wall than the person living directly behind it. In the same way she states: “No one will do a better job rebuilding the spiritual walls around your child, home, and community than you.”
This book has given me a fresh perspective on my everyday life as a young mom by shedding the light of eternity on the work I do day in and day out, no matter how mundane it may seem. This message calls me to live above the examples I have had in my personal life, and above the societal norm.
We’re reminded that brave isn’t easy, but it’s worth doing anyway. I know every mom who reads this book will feel encouraged and equipped to become the brave mom she is called to be. Our kids are depending on us for it.
For more about the book “Brave Moms, Brave Kids” as well as a list of the types of readers who would benefit from this message visit https://www.choosinggraceblog.com/giv...
*I received an Advance Reader copy of “Brave Moms, Brave Kids” in exchange for being a part of the book launch team. All views and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
We live in a culture that relentlessly bombards our children with confusion, distractions, and doubts about the character of God and truth of the gospel. As mothers who are striving to raise godly children this can feel like an exhausting endeavor.
How often do we let the craziness of this world scare us into believing that we can effectively shield our children from the adversity that awaits them?
“Brave Moms, Brave Kids” is a tool that will equip mothers to walk in true freedom through Christ Jesus, who in turn will raise up a generation of men and women who will play a vital role in bringing the Kingdom of God to a world in need of His redemption.
Lee recounts the story of Nehemiah who was called to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. She shares that the builders were assigned to rebuild the portion of the wall directly in front of their own homes because no one would build a more secure wall than the person living directly behind it. In the same way she states: “No one will do a better job rebuilding the spiritual walls around your child, home, and community than you.”
This book has given me a fresh perspective on my everyday life as a young mom by shedding the light of eternity on the work I do day in and day out, no matter how mundane it may seem. This message calls me to live above the examples I have had in my personal life, and above the societal norm.
We’re reminded that brave isn’t easy, but it’s worth doing anyway. I know every mom who reads this book will feel encouraged and equipped to become the brave mom she is called to be. Our kids are depending on us for it.
For more about the book “Brave Moms, Brave Kids” as well as a list of the types of readers who would benefit from this message visit https://www.choosinggraceblog.com/giv...
*I received an Advance Reader copy of “Brave Moms, Brave Kids” in exchange for being a part of the book launch team. All views and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
January 22, 2018
An Excellent Resource For Raising Children With Strong Faith
Raising children has many challenges. So often mothers may feel unequipped or under-equipped to teach and guide their children. Wanting to raise children that follow after the Lord, are willing to stand up for the truth, and live with a standard of excellence is not easy in today's world. Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan For Raising Heroes by Lee Nienhuis is the resource, the toolkit mothers and grandmothers need to raise children with hearts filled with faith.
Brave Moms, Brave Kids is an exemplary resource. This powerful book is full of strategies, prayers, and scriptures to equip mothers and grandmothers. As they seek to raise children who desire to love and follow the Lord, they will find the tools they need.
Using the acronym BRAVE, readers will learn how to move past fear in parenting; develop leadership qualities to move forward in faith; and learn how to build character traits in their children to have a heart for the Lord.
I highly recommend this wonderful book. I am thankful for Lee Nienhuis' instruction, sincerity, and honesty. Her thoughtful writing is relatable and relevant. Brave Moms, Brave Kids is certainly a book I will be reading again and again.
*I received an Advanced Reader's Copy of Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan For Raising Heroes, from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. The opinion stated is my own. I have not been compensated in any way.*
Raising children has many challenges. So often mothers may feel unequipped or under-equipped to teach and guide their children. Wanting to raise children that follow after the Lord, are willing to stand up for the truth, and live with a standard of excellence is not easy in today's world. Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan For Raising Heroes by Lee Nienhuis is the resource, the toolkit mothers and grandmothers need to raise children with hearts filled with faith.
Brave Moms, Brave Kids is an exemplary resource. This powerful book is full of strategies, prayers, and scriptures to equip mothers and grandmothers. As they seek to raise children who desire to love and follow the Lord, they will find the tools they need.
Using the acronym BRAVE, readers will learn how to move past fear in parenting; develop leadership qualities to move forward in faith; and learn how to build character traits in their children to have a heart for the Lord.
I highly recommend this wonderful book. I am thankful for Lee Nienhuis' instruction, sincerity, and honesty. Her thoughtful writing is relatable and relevant. Brave Moms, Brave Kids is certainly a book I will be reading again and again.
*I received an Advanced Reader's Copy of Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan For Raising Heroes, from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. The opinion stated is my own. I have not been compensated in any way.*
December 22, 2017
Great book that provides very relevant ways to raise a generation of everyday hero’s who are courageous and passionate about living for the Lord. Brave kids need brave moms for sure! A must read...
February 13, 2018
So many great things about this book. It shares a mom's story who weant from fearful to fearless. And she turns around and shares how you can bravely train your kids in 7 key areas. It's not fluffy, it's deep. It's grounded firmly in Scripture. I like this quote among many. "First, we model the love and fascination for God we wish to see in our children." Wish she would have written a little more about this as Jesus said, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." With that aside, this book will be a wonderful equipping resource for many moms!
February 1, 2018
I really liked this book and found it to be a huge encouragement that I'm not alone. The author comes alongside her readers as a fellow mom on the journey. She wants the best for her kids, just like we do, but she challenges us to consider whether our idea of "best" matches God's best for them.
A few things this book is NOT:
1. It's not lightweight spirituality in any way, shape, or form. It dives deep into what following Christ means -- both for us and our children -- and challenges us to stretch our faith into new territory.
2. It's not a "how to" book on disciplining our children. Rather, it addresses the deeper heart issues of parenting -- the fears and worries we have about the world our kids will grow up in.
3. It doesn't leave the reader off the hook. The second half of the book offers both "heart help" and practical ideas for deepening our children's spiritual foundation, but it begins with developing those practices in us as moms first.
I found this book to be full of Scriptural truth and especially appreciated the prayers at the end of each chapter. Its message will both challenge and encourage moms, while also providing practical ideas to deepen the spiritual foundation in our homes.
A few things this book is NOT:
1. It's not lightweight spirituality in any way, shape, or form. It dives deep into what following Christ means -- both for us and our children -- and challenges us to stretch our faith into new territory.
2. It's not a "how to" book on disciplining our children. Rather, it addresses the deeper heart issues of parenting -- the fears and worries we have about the world our kids will grow up in.
3. It doesn't leave the reader off the hook. The second half of the book offers both "heart help" and practical ideas for deepening our children's spiritual foundation, but it begins with developing those practices in us as moms first.
I found this book to be full of Scriptural truth and especially appreciated the prayers at the end of each chapter. Its message will both challenge and encourage moms, while also providing practical ideas to deepen the spiritual foundation in our homes.
February 1, 2018
Brave Moms, Brave Kids is so insightful but also filled with practical ways I can better parent my two boys (Ages 6 & 4). I have always struggled to strive outside the home for my purpose but Lee reminds me just how powerful my role and subsequent real-life example of modeling Christ in my life, marriage and interaction with them is. One of my favorite quotes is: “Home should be the safest place for our children to err and be restored.’’ I have so much to teach and model for them before they leave our nest. Being a Christian in our culture is like swimming upstream and requires myself and my boys to be #EverydayBrave! I feel empowered by her words, choice of scriptures and biblical principles and have already started implementing them in our home. I view my role as Mother with more joy and peace because as heavy and overwhelming as the responsibility is to be a Christ-like example everyday, I know I can’t do that without becoming Brave myself, focusing on His Word daily and releasing control to Him gladly! You will LOVE THIS BOOK and I guarantee your pages will be covered in underlines and highlights! It’s a must have and a great gift!!!!
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January 31, 2018
A Must Read For All Moms
I was part of the book launch team for Brave Moms, Brave Kids and I’m so thankful to of been part of the launching of an amazing tool that every mom needs in her life to help her raise brave children in the world we live in today. So much has changed since I raised my children but I’m a grandmother now and I’m saddened by the things my grandchildren and future grandchildren will have to face in this fallen world. A quote that stood out to me was, “The problem we face as mothers is we cannot hold on to both fear and faith simultaneously.” That was something I struggled with until I realized I need to let go and let God control how things will turn out and in the end it does work out for our good. The book gives us the acronym BRAVE and steps to incorporate with each letter.
I wish I had a book like this available to me at that time. I highly recommend this book to family and friends and all moms who want to equip their children with the keys to live out their faith daily.
I was part of the book launch team for Brave Moms, Brave Kids and I’m so thankful to of been part of the launching of an amazing tool that every mom needs in her life to help her raise brave children in the world we live in today. So much has changed since I raised my children but I’m a grandmother now and I’m saddened by the things my grandchildren and future grandchildren will have to face in this fallen world. A quote that stood out to me was, “The problem we face as mothers is we cannot hold on to both fear and faith simultaneously.” That was something I struggled with until I realized I need to let go and let God control how things will turn out and in the end it does work out for our good. The book gives us the acronym BRAVE and steps to incorporate with each letter.
I wish I had a book like this available to me at that time. I highly recommend this book to family and friends and all moms who want to equip their children with the keys to live out their faith daily.
February 23, 2018
This book is not one to read if you're satisfied with the way you parent now. We can all admit that there are certain things we'd love to strengthen in ourselves during our parenting journey. If you're ready to be BRAVE, this book is for you!
Lee shares her story of parenting wins and losses and how she realized that in order to change our kids, we have to change ourselves! Scriptural guidance and support are woven throughout the book in ways that you will retain, as well as great stories of how Lee applies those Scriptures to her every day journey in life AND parenting.
Practical, helpful habits shared in "Brave Moms, Brave Kids" will encourage, inspire and allow you to see what needs to change in your life so you can be a more confident parent, unafraid of what's to come for your kids. If we want to raise warriors who are courageous, we must be those very things ourselves.
I plan on using it for curriculum in our moms group at church and would like to use it as a supplemental curriculum at the pregnancy resource center I work at. I think once you read it, you will find a mama in your life who could benefit from this book...maybe it's the mama looking back in the mirror at you!
* I was given an advanced reader copy by the publisher in exchange for my honest review. I was not encouraged to give a positive review, the opinions above are my own.*
Lee shares her story of parenting wins and losses and how she realized that in order to change our kids, we have to change ourselves! Scriptural guidance and support are woven throughout the book in ways that you will retain, as well as great stories of how Lee applies those Scriptures to her every day journey in life AND parenting.
Practical, helpful habits shared in "Brave Moms, Brave Kids" will encourage, inspire and allow you to see what needs to change in your life so you can be a more confident parent, unafraid of what's to come for your kids. If we want to raise warriors who are courageous, we must be those very things ourselves.
I plan on using it for curriculum in our moms group at church and would like to use it as a supplemental curriculum at the pregnancy resource center I work at. I think once you read it, you will find a mama in your life who could benefit from this book...maybe it's the mama looking back in the mirror at you!
* I was given an advanced reader copy by the publisher in exchange for my honest review. I was not encouraged to give a positive review, the opinions above are my own.*
January 19, 2018
So ... I was that mom who saw her daughter ride off on her bike and immediately pictured her falling and crashing. I lived way too many of my early mom years in fear, picturing dire situations that never materialized. I needed help. I wish Brave Moms, Brave Kids, the new book by Lee Nienhuis, had been available then. Lee understands timid moms, and how HARD it is for them to be brave with their precious, much-loved children. I laughed out loud when she wrote: "The bold prayer 'Use them, Lord, to reach the world' began to morph into 'as long as it is within driving distance of home."
Lee's journey from dreams of her children changing the world, to the reality that she wanted them safe, to the bold decision that it was more important for her children to follow Christ with all their might than to be "safe" ... is inspiring, challenging, and encouraging. You will laugh and cry. You will find practical ideas and help for your own mothering journey. This book will make you brave, as Lee reminds you of how much MORE God loves those children of yours. I highly recommend it. But be prepared to be changed. Go find your brave!
I was given an advance copy of this book to read, and have now bought copies for both my grown daughters -- who managed to survive childhood despite my early fears!! May God use this book to transform young moms into brave moms, wanting His best for their children!!
Lee's journey from dreams of her children changing the world, to the reality that she wanted them safe, to the bold decision that it was more important for her children to follow Christ with all their might than to be "safe" ... is inspiring, challenging, and encouraging. You will laugh and cry. You will find practical ideas and help for your own mothering journey. This book will make you brave, as Lee reminds you of how much MORE God loves those children of yours. I highly recommend it. But be prepared to be changed. Go find your brave!
I was given an advance copy of this book to read, and have now bought copies for both my grown daughters -- who managed to survive childhood despite my early fears!! May God use this book to transform young moms into brave moms, wanting His best for their children!!
January 22, 2018
Brave Moms, Brave Kids came at just the time in my life that I needed the encouragement and support within the book and from my fellow launch team reviewers! Lee shares from her own heart and experience the importance of raising our children to be warriors and heroes for Jesus. It takes intentionality on a mother's part for their child to be a Christ follower. In a world where it is easy to get caught up in the negative events and stories, this book shines with inspirational examples and Scripture.
One of my favorite quotes from the book: "We cannot protect them from every fiery arrow; we must train them to lift their own shields of faith and believe God on their own. They must believe to their cores that their identity is in Christ, and that like Christ they rest secure in that unshakeable identity." After reading this book, I am now becoming much more intentional about teaching my daughter - and myself - about the importance and value of our identity to Jesus!
Thank you, Lee, for this welcome addition to our library! I know I will want to reference this book time and time again.
One of my favorite quotes from the book: "We cannot protect them from every fiery arrow; we must train them to lift their own shields of faith and believe God on their own. They must believe to their cores that their identity is in Christ, and that like Christ they rest secure in that unshakeable identity." After reading this book, I am now becoming much more intentional about teaching my daughter - and myself - about the importance and value of our identity to Jesus!
Thank you, Lee, for this welcome addition to our library! I know I will want to reference this book time and time again.
January 17, 2018
My children are grown and married, I am now a Mimi who is involved, enjoying, and engaged with grandchildren. They are the reason I welcomed and embraced the opportunity to be on the launch team for “Brave Moms, Brave Kids” by Lee Nienhuis.
Lee is not an expert or done with raising her children. In fact, she is still in the throes of parenting and faces the same challenges as all of us. She is fully aware she is still at risk of her children falling apart. She understands apart from God, she is unqualified but has chosen to depend on Him and His Word for the daily guidance needed each day.
This book is full of encouragement from Scripture and from other sources, as Lee writes to infuse us with a strong dose of faith to grow us to be brave. For our children, and grandchildren to be brave, we as moms need to tend to our souls and be brave. We need to overcome fear by believing God.
** I received an ARC as part of the launch team in exchange for my honest review. It was my joy to both read and review this book. This is a book I will keep and share in the days ahead.
Lee is not an expert or done with raising her children. In fact, she is still in the throes of parenting and faces the same challenges as all of us. She is fully aware she is still at risk of her children falling apart. She understands apart from God, she is unqualified but has chosen to depend on Him and His Word for the daily guidance needed each day.
This book is full of encouragement from Scripture and from other sources, as Lee writes to infuse us with a strong dose of faith to grow us to be brave. For our children, and grandchildren to be brave, we as moms need to tend to our souls and be brave. We need to overcome fear by believing God.
** I received an ARC as part of the launch team in exchange for my honest review. It was my joy to both read and review this book. This is a book I will keep and share in the days ahead.
January 21, 2018
Friends, we are facing a world that is much different from the world than what we grew up in. Though it's natural to want to grab your children and stay under cover, we can't. It's a disservice to them and to the Lord. As I read Lee's words, opportunities of discussion regarding trust, forgiveness, friendships, and decisions came about in our life. And my two oldest are 10 and under! These are the topics discussed in this book. How to bring our children up according to God's will, how to teach them to be wise, ask questions, love and embrace all people, while staying true to their faith. We're all raising arrows, let's teach them how to hit the mark.
January 12, 2018
Brave Moms, Brave Kids is a practical hands on guide for mothers of all children!
In Brave Moms, Brave Kids Lee Nienhuis shares honestly why we, as moms, need to be praying for our children, and not just for their salvation. Lee offers honest advice and wisdom for raising your children bathed in prayer. Lee gives you practical strategies for raising godly children who are heros and warriors for Jesus. Consider this book, paired with the Bible, the hands on guide for spiritual parenting.
Lee shares biblical insight on how to pray for and train your children to be Christ followers. Have you ever been taught how to teach your children how to know and obey God, how to value the Word of God, how to pray, the importance of self-control, relationships and service and perhaps most importantly their identity if Christ? In Brave Moms, Brave Kids, Lee addresses each of those topics with a practical “how to”. As a Moms In Prayer praying mom, Lee also shares the four steps of prayer that can be used to teach your children how to pray.
This book has challenged me in my faith and taught this mother of five much about godly parenting. I highly recommend Brave Moms, Brave Kids.
I was offered a free copy of Brave Moms, Brave Kids for my honest review, but I have purchased one to give away as many can benefit from this excellent book!
In Brave Moms, Brave Kids Lee Nienhuis shares honestly why we, as moms, need to be praying for our children, and not just for their salvation. Lee offers honest advice and wisdom for raising your children bathed in prayer. Lee gives you practical strategies for raising godly children who are heros and warriors for Jesus. Consider this book, paired with the Bible, the hands on guide for spiritual parenting.
Lee shares biblical insight on how to pray for and train your children to be Christ followers. Have you ever been taught how to teach your children how to know and obey God, how to value the Word of God, how to pray, the importance of self-control, relationships and service and perhaps most importantly their identity if Christ? In Brave Moms, Brave Kids, Lee addresses each of those topics with a practical “how to”. As a Moms In Prayer praying mom, Lee also shares the four steps of prayer that can be used to teach your children how to pray.
This book has challenged me in my faith and taught this mother of five much about godly parenting. I highly recommend Brave Moms, Brave Kids.
I was offered a free copy of Brave Moms, Brave Kids for my honest review, but I have purchased one to give away as many can benefit from this excellent book!
February 21, 2019
This book provided healthy challenges for my preconceived ideas about motherhood and even some foundational beliefs of my faith. God used Lee’s words to reshape my ideas and build my confidence as a mom who fully trusts Him in the lives of my kids. I will read this again through the years. This is a great read for moms with kids of any age. Cannot recommend it highly enough! There is sound Biblical wisdom and more meat/substance in this book than any other mom book I’ve read lately!
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September 9, 2019GREAT Book! In a world where our kids are facing such a cultural shift, this book is a great resource for how to keep them close to God. I'm always sad when I read devotionals that have 500% more devotional material than it does scripture. I love to dig deeper into scripture, apply it to my life and my situations. I love that the author drew so deep, told the stories, then correctly applied it to raising children. I love that she taught how train our children in the way they should go. I'm sure she'd agree that there is SO MUCH MORE, but this is a spectacular starting point.
At the end of the book there is a section for Grandparents, too. And for those with prodigal children. Such a great resource.
Each chapter ends with a prayer. I truly felt the Holy Spirit's presence as I prayed those prayers at the end. If you can invest in reading, rereading, and applying these BRAVE strategies, I believe it'll be worth it... not only because of the words in the book, but because of the scripture that can back them.
At the end of the book there is a section for Grandparents, too. And for those with prodigal children. Such a great resource.
Each chapter ends with a prayer. I truly felt the Holy Spirit's presence as I prayed those prayers at the end. If you can invest in reading, rereading, and applying these BRAVE strategies, I believe it'll be worth it... not only because of the words in the book, but because of the scripture that can back them.
October 12, 2018
This book. I cannot say enough about it. Nienhuis' words will challenge and encourage you. Neinhuis' words will point you to Jesus. Nienhuis is a mama in the trenches, just like many of us, but God has given her an incredible message. I cannot recommend this book enough.
This book is full of Scripture that challenges us all to raise heroes who will follow Jesus WHEREVER He takes them and encourages us to be the mom we need to be.
I absolutely love Nienhuis' heart and wish I could get this book into the hands of every mom I know!
This book is full of Scripture that challenges us all to raise heroes who will follow Jesus WHEREVER He takes them and encourages us to be the mom we need to be.
I absolutely love Nienhuis' heart and wish I could get this book into the hands of every mom I know!
August 9, 2018
This book was awesome! So many good points and so much encouragement. I feel so inadequate as a mom and it’s comforting to know I’m not alone and that I’m only called to do my best, pray and give the rest to God. I’ve struggled lately with letting my kids leave and go to a public school and I feel like this book was just what I needed to send them on the bus in a few weeks when school starts back up. Our kids are called to be Christ followers and witnesses too and it’s our job to let them even if that means going out into this scary world alone.
January 22, 2018
This book has seriously changed the way I view my role as a mother in my kids’ lives. It is a battle cry, a ram’s horn of our generation spurring us into battle for our kids. This book is rich in Scripture reference and practical ways to improve your own spiritual walk with Christ thereby building a foundation for your family in years to come. With prayer and discipleship of our kids as the focus of this book, rest assured you won’t view your role as a doormat mother. Lee challenges us to rise to the occasion and raise our brave kids as only brave moms can do. Being brave isn’t sheltering or coddling them, it is inspiring them to rise and stand on the firm blocks of faith this book will help you create within your family. Pick up a copy of this book today, there isn’t enough stars to show how badly this book is needed in our lives!!
January 25, 2018
Lee Nienhuis' book really took my breath away. It helped me knowing someone else had the same concerns I do. It revealed God's word in ways I hadn't thought about, and made me delve deeper into what I thought I knew. It primed me to be more active and continue doing what I have been (praying, asking for wide counsel, etc.) with renewed vigor.
February 4, 2018
This book is a wake up call, not always pleasant to listen but always necessary!
We need to be told to let God in control! This book will give it straight to you. You may not like what you hear, but that does not mean it is not necessary for you to follow! I recommend to all mothers and teachers to be brave for their children. !
We need to be told to let God in control! This book will give it straight to you. You may not like what you hear, but that does not mean it is not necessary for you to follow! I recommend to all mothers and teachers to be brave for their children. !
February 9, 2018
I was selected to pre-read this book. If you are looking for another mom to be real, authentic, vulnerable and speak the love of Jesus too then lo ok no further!!! This book is encouraging, inspiring, real and practical. If you have been curious about how to pray more effectively with and for your children this is a great resource. Her journey and words are truly God's gift to us all. Enjoy!!
January 20, 2018
It's just the tool a mom needs to be brave in this scary world and to be equipped to raise brave kids who can face the future with confidence along with their moms. I loved how Lee writes with a sense of humor and from her heart and life experiences. It's practical guidance for any mom or grandmom.
June 3, 2018
I loved this book! It is filled with practical ways to infuse more of God unto your parenting and prayers for your children. The writer’s style is easy to read and you feel like you are sitting across from her as she walks you through empowering you and your kids to embrace a BRAVE mindset.
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