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by Leslie Leyland Fields Parents, take a deep breath because you are finally off the proverbial hook! Parenting Is Your Highest Calling not only uncovers the real parenting instruction in Proverbs, but also takes an in-depth look at the rest of the Old and New Testaments in relationship to our roles as mothers and fathers. Be aware, this is not a step-by-step guide on how to create perfect, Godly children. Rather, it is about forgiving yourself for giving everything you have to create perfect, Godly children and somehow falling short of perfection and then relying on the grace of the Savior to pull you through. Waves of relief and tension are liable to roll off your body as you soak in the idea of enjoying your messy, energetic, imperfect bundles of joy and not beating yourself up if you don't. Parenting Is Your Highest Calling helps put biblical teachings into perspective by contrasting what the Bible actually states about parenting with the perceptions of biblical parenting that we absorb from our friends, church leaders and members of our religious community. For instance, there is a good portion of the book dedicated to providing sound advice on how to cut yourself some slack as a parent. God is our Father and look how we turned out. Additionally, readers are encouraged to reflect on their own preconceived notions of parenthood through the completion of self exploration exercises at the end of each chapter. Parents of all ages are sure to delight in this hopeful look at their future as a parent. |
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Parenting Is Your Highest Calling