Raising Kids in a "You Can Do It" World

Raising Kids

by Paul Tautges

The world teaches our kids that they are awesome and that they can achieve anything they want. As parents, this can seem an attractive message; we want our children to succeed, to be happy, and to have confidence. But as Christians we also want our children to grow up knowing and loving Jesus. It can be difficult to know how we can encourage and build up our children while also teaching them that they are sinners in need of grace.
Paul Tautges, an experienced pastor and father, helps us navigate this "You can do it world" through 8 helpful signposts. With gentleness, plenty of practical advice and biblical wisdom, Paul explains how we can train our children in humility, helping them to see how awesome God is and how true self-confidence comes from finding their identity in Christ. Suggestions for prayer and questions to aid discussion with your children will help you to put the advice contained in this book into practice.

Genres: Parenting

96 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2019

About the author

Paul Tautges has been in gospel ministry for over 30 years and serves as one of the pastors of Cornerstone Community Church in Cleveland, Ohio. He has written or edited over 60 books, including A Small Book for the Hurting Heart, Anxiety: Knowing God’s Peace, Counseling One Another, and When Disability Hits Home. Paul has been married to Karen since 1986 and, together, they enjoy their ten children, sons- and daughters-in-law, and a growing tribe of grandchildren. He also serves as editor for the popular LifeLine mini-book series from Shepherd Press, and blogs regularly at www.counselingoneanother.com.

Reviews

[Elise Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thought provoking book on how Christians should be raising their kids. The author did a good job conveying the Gospel serval times throughout the book to bring forth the message of raising your kids to not only know God but to fear him. This book is a great place to start as you maybe a new parent or a parent now desiring to obey the Lord and what we parents are called to do.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐. Booklet you can read in one sitting. Paul makes sure you reflect on your own faith, then briefly helps navigate being a Christian parent and pointing our kids to how awesome God is. All parents could glean something from this short book.

[Karla Fernández · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leí la versión en español gracias a Editorial Bautista Independiente (EBI). Un pequeño libro que es de bendición.

[Nitoy Gonzales · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raising Kids in a “You Can Do It!” World explores the importance of affirming your kids self-worth by pointing them away from themselves to God. The secular world may praise our children for their talents and look,s but as parents what does the Bible say? How can we show the biblical view of who we are (sinners) in such away it won’t turn our kids to chase the world for affirmation but reinforces parents that these truth will draw them near to the one who trully awesome, God. It’s an important subject and you might say it’s a tricky one to answer. However, Tautges superby gives biblical truths and practical through it 8 signpost. This brief book is well though out map that will help you see that God is concern with nurturing our kids self-image.

I haven’t read the whole series and I can only say my opinion on Paul Tautges book. However, by just reading this book, you’ll consider the books in this series.

You can actually read Raising Kids in a “You Can Do It!” World in one sitting and then apply it immediately. It’s brief enough not to get you overwhelm by the wisdom Tautges shares, but not short that finishing the book will leave you scratching your head and wondering what you just have read. Tautges is spot on unpacking biblical truth and excellent in giving practical tips for parents. You’ll get excited reading and applying this book.

Short, clear and biblically solid, Raising Kids in a “You Can Do It!” World is a must read for every parents who wants to rear their children in biblical principles without being a complicated map that will leave you in confusion on who they are but gives space that they are l. Paul Tautges laser focus book will do a great job for parents who doesn’t know where to start or in a middle of a parenting maze.

My verdict:

4.5 out of 5