Heaven Help the Home Today

by Hendricks, Howard G.

• ISBN13: 9780781438100
• ISBN10: 0781438101
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-01
• Publisher: David C Cook

Summary

Whether you're anticipating marriage or you've been married for years... Whether you're expecting your first child or you have a houseful of kids... Whether yours is a two-parent or single-parent family... You can enjoy a successful home life! This National Bestseller has already helped more than 300,000 Christian parents reorder their priorities, build their homes according to God's blueprint, and guide their children through childhood and adolescence to successful adulthood. Now you can benefit from the wisdom and advice of this proven handbook-revised and updated for today's parents. Beloved Christian Communicator Howard G. Hendricks p aided by his wife, Jeanne--will help you reconnect with the essential components of Christian homelife...and help you embrace these family-tested strategies that ensure your success in marriage and parenting. Heaven Help the Home Today offers biblical guidance and practical advice on: Defining roles in your home Preparing your child for real-world living Affirming and motivating your child Providing loving, effective discipline Enjoying fun, memory-building family times Providing responsible sex education Building Christian character in your child Put this best seller to work in your family today!

Table of Contents

Introduction A Starter Kit for a Lasting Legacy	7	(4)
The Christian Home: Now More than Ever!	11	(12)
Marriage by Design	23	(10)
The Great Staging Ground	33	(6)
Beyond the Nuclear Family	39	(14)
Parenting Without a Partner	53	(12)
Building a Fire in the Rain	65	(18)
Are You on Your Child's Team or on His Back	83	(18)
Your Home-to-Heaven Hotline	101	(14)
How to Upstage Today's Entertainment World	115	(14)
Heaven Help the Budget	129	(12)
Survival Training for the Sex Jungle	141	(16)
Unless the Lord Builds the House	157	(10)
Your Last Journey Questions for Reflection and Discussion	167