| Resources for Parents
“Love God, your God, with your whole heart: love Him with all that's in you, love Him with all you've got! Write these commandments that I've given you today on your hearts. Get them inside of you and then get them inside your children.” - Deuteronomy 6:6-7
Below are a couple of suggested Bibles for different ages. These are suggestions based on two criteria. First is the accuracy to the original languages and second is for its ability for the age to understand and apply it. As you consider purchasing a Bible investigate the differences in translation, paraphrase and versions. Follow the link http://www.zondervan.com/Cultures/en-US/Product/Bible/About+Bible+Translations.htm?QueryStringSite=Zondervan to read more on this topic. Just be sure as you choose one, you are confident in what is on the inside as opposed to just how cool it looks on the outside! 4-8 yrs: NIrV Read with Me Bible Revised – Zonderkidz 8-12 yrs: Adventure Bible - Zonderkidz Reference: International Children’s Bible Dictionary - Ronald F. Youngblood, F. F. Bruce, R. K. Harrison Theological/Philosophical Topics: How Then Shall We Live – Charles Colson Love Your God With All Your Mind – James Porter Moreland Unshakeable Foundations – Norman J. Geisler & Peter Bocchino General Books: Transforming Children Into Spiritual Champions – George Barna (Written by someone who has invested much into developing adult leaders taking a look at the importance of developing children.) Revolutionary Parenting – George Barna (The follow up to Transforming Children… where he researched spiritual champions and how they arrived there.) Rediscovering the Lost Tools of Learning – Douglas Wilson (A look at classical education which includes hard work and solid discipline.) Standing On The Promises – Douglas Wilson (A look at God’s promised blessings to families who pursue Him.) The Effective Father – Gordon MacDonald Boy Issues: Bringing Up Boys – James Dobson (A broad look at the importance of developing boys.) Future Men – Douglas Wilson (A scriptural look at patterns for masculinity for our sons.) Girl Issues: The Bride Wore White – Dannah Gresh Internet Evaluation Helps: Plugged In Online – www.pluggedinonline.com (Provides content and evaluation on movies, music and TV.) Christian Answers – www.christiananswers.net/spotlight/home.html (A site providing reviews of movies and video games.) Hollywood Jesus – (Reviews pop culture, including books.) Audio/Videos: Veggie Tales - www.bigideafun.com (If you haven’t seen them, you will enjoy them as much as your child.) Adventures In Odyssey - www.whitsend.org (A radio program you can listen to on WTLR 89.9 FM at 4:30pm, or you can listen on tapes/cd’s.) Miscellaneous: AWANA Website – www.awana.org (Gives all kinds of information about AWANA and helps for the family.) |