Table of Contents
Introduction: Is It Possible to Raise a Child of Character? 9
1 A Distinguished Character-A Battle for the Hearts of Our Children 15
2 Brick by Brick-What Is Character? 25
3 Welcome to the Revolution-Living Counterculturally 41
4 Get Your Toes Back Where They Belong-Time for an Honest Assessment 55
5 Severe Discipleship-Totality: Obedience That Begins with Love 71
6 The Case for Character-Teaching the Benefits of Character 79
7 Moral Compass-Conscience and the Holy Spirit 93
8 Warring on Your Knees-Praying for Character 111
9 The Flawed Faithful-Getting Past Our Unworthiness 123
10 Faith When Bullets Fly-An Example in Faith 129
11 Live Loved-Mission Critical 139
12 Love Others-Setting an Example in Love 153
13 Positive Conduct-Setting an Example in Life 165
14 A Tibetan Mastiff on Its Hind Legs-Setting an Example in Purity 181
15 From the Mouths of Sinners-Setting an Example in Speech 195
16 A Parental Response-Stewards, Not Owners 207
17 Character Awards-The Final Word 215
Appendix: Parents of Prodigals 219
Recommended Resources 221
Notes 223