Raising Kids for Tomorrow's World: 12 Keys to Preserving the Faith

by Stan Schuermann, Cheryl Schuermann

Overview

In Raising Kids for Tomorrow's World, the authors bring to the reader a unique section of scripture in I Thessalonians Chapter 2 where the Apostle Paul shares how he loved, encouraged, and taught his spiritual children. Twelve keys to preserving the Christian faith emerge from these life-directing verses.

From "Discover Boldness" to "Be the One Your Children Want to Imitate," parents will be strengthened to persevere with confidence. They will discover the essentials for building a culture of faith in the home, navigating their role as parent, and preparing their children to walk with Christ in an increasingly conflicted world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781639841240
Publisher:	Pen It! Publications, LLC
Publication date:	03/30/2022
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.48(d)

About the Author

Stan and Cheryl Schuermann devoted themselves for over four decades to the teaching ministry at their local church. Since 1999, they have focused on teaching and encouraging parents. Stan holds an M.S. from Oklahoma State University in Personnel and Guidance. He retired early from a professional career in hospital administration to allow more time for writing and ministry. Cheryl earned an M.S. from Oklahoma State University in Curriculum and Instruction. A career educator and literacy consultant, she now embraces this season of writing. Cheryl is the author of When the Water Runs: Growing Up With Alaska (Pen It! Publications, 2019) and two books for children. The Schuermanns raised four sons, have four lovely daughters-in-law, and enjoy the blessings of thirteen grandchildren. Their favorite place to write and play is the family country retreat affectionately known as The Farm.

Editorial Reviews

Raising Kids for Tomorrow's World: 12 Keys to Preserving the Faith is a faith-driven survey of childrearing that will appeal to Christian parents who desire to instill lasting faith in the next generation. Based on I Thessalonians Chapter 2, this study is a unique and thoroughly biblical approach to parenting. It is gleaned from the Apostle Paul's own description of how he parented the church in Thessalonica and addresses many challenges parents face today.

This biblical guide to "raising little pharaoh" encourages creating a culture in the home where a child's faith can develop and grow. "Our opportunity as parents through our words and life is to paint a portrait of the One our children do not yet know. With broad, sweeping brushstrokes and the finest detail, we create a beautiful portrait of the unseen God. Through our illustrating, our children will come to understand he is the Lord and desire to obey his voice. Whom your children follow will be the most important ongoing decision of their lives."

Thirty-six short chapters form a blueprint for discussion and reflection. Each chapter concludes with a section to "Consider and Apply" that sums up the concepts and offers an opportunity to deepen the reader's understanding and arrive at practical application.

This allows for specific links between modern-day challenges and Biblical direction, and will please Christian parents who choose it for either independent study or discussion in a Bible study or Christian book group.

Raising Kids for Tomorrow's World is recommended for Christian parents who would better cement the concepts of faith into their family and daily teachings to educate and guide kids into the faith: "Parents are always teaching because children are always listening and observing. How do you respond to the events, blessings, and annoyances in your life? How do you respond to store clerks, your boss, the government, the not-so-experienced referee in your child's soccer game? Do you show a sincere fondness and love for the people you encounter? You will be a commentary on life. And you will show your children how the puzzle pieces of this life fit together."

Donovan Literary Services, Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review

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