Moms Raising Sons to Be Men

by Rhonda Stoppe

Overview

Mothers of boys have the special calling to shape future men of God. Popular speaker Rhonda Stoppe, mom to two sons, knows this opportunity is a challenge, a joy, and probably the most important work of a woman’s life. Drawing from years of ministering to youth and to women and from her own parenting experience, Rhonda provides refreshingly relevant guidance, biblical and contemporary examples, and humorous insights to help each reader discover

• how to guide a son without hovering and smothering
• how every action and choice can serve a godly goal
• ways to communicate so a boy will listen and be heard
• God’s power and grace to become—and give—her best

Packed with practical help from parenting experts and other moms, this inspirational resource will revive the faithfulness and fortitude a woman needs to partner with God as they shape the character and heart of a future godly man.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736949774
Publisher:	Harvest House Publishers
Publication date:	03/01/2013
Pages:	222
Sales rank:	311,755
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Rhonda Stoppe is the No Regrets Woman. With more than 20 years of experience as a pastor's wife, mom, mentor, author, and speaker, Rhonda uses humor and honest communication to help women build No Regrets Lives. She and her husband live their real-life romance in northern California, and have four grown children and eight grandchildren.
NoRegretsWoman.com

Table of Contents

Part 1 Life Lessons from Moms of the Bible

1 You Are Not Alone: On Mission with God 11

2 God Chose You to Be His Mom: Your Place in History 29

3 Exchanging Your Dreams for God's Plans: Motives that Matter 45

4 One Act Impacts Generations: Living Beyond the Immediate 61

5 Train His Brain: Teach Him to Think 75

Part 2 Guide Your Son Toward Godly Manhood

6 Parenting Without Regrets: The Discipline of Discipline 93

7 Impart the Vision: The Image of His Manhood 109

8 Tools to Autonomy: Equipped for Independence 127

9 The Art of Intimacy: Get Acquainted with His Heart 145

10 Conversations That Matter: How to Talk So He Will Listen 163

11 The Future That Smiles: Don't Lose Your Focus 179

12 You Can Do This: The Key to Success 195

Appendix 213

Notes 218