The pleasure I find in reading literature has grown as I have grown. There is now a sense of overflow. Please do not misunderstand me. I can never be full of literature and come to a stopping point. What I mean is that I want others to enjoy reading the written word as much as I do. We can all benefit from a good story. That is why I want to share with you Bookworm Mama.
In this space, I am going to overflow a bit and send some good reads your way! I have no intention of bashing authors or a style of writing or someone’s story. Primarily, what I say here will be about books I have read and think others will enjoy reading as well. In each Bookworm Mama review I will provide a synopsis followed by 2 reasons I think you should check it out also. Nothing fancy, just my thoughts. I hope you enjoy!
Title: Don’t Make Me Count to Three
Author: Ginger Plowman
A mom’s practical approach to biblical parenting. Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Ted Tripp definitely made me rethink the way I look at parenting. In my opinion, Don’t Make Me Count to Three takes Tripp’s book and puts “feet” to it. Plowman addresses many “issues” that I as a mother struggle with or have questions about. She addresses these “issues” with scripture. It was extremely encouraging and a great resource! Reading Tripp’s book first, was very beneficial for the reading of this book. However, it is not necessary.
Practical.
I like theory, philosophy, foundation, etc. but when it comes down to it I am a practical girl. I want things black and white, yes or no, up or down. This book is practical. As I said in the synopsis, in my opinion, it takes the foundation of Ted Tripp’s Shepherding a Child’s Heart and puts “feet” to it. Plowman gives examples of how to handle certain situations in the home. She literally writes out conversations between parent and child. It is so very helpful! Probably my favorite part is in Chapter 8 she provides a resource in the form of a chart for addressing certain sins in your child’s life. The chart includes questions to probe the child’s heart and scripture to use in reproof and encouragement. This has been great for B and I to work on together so that we ensure we are using God’s word in correcting and teaching our little ones.
Connection.
Plowman points out the connection between how training our children to respond to parents is preparing them for a future relationship with Jesus. Noel Piper also addresses this in her book Treasuring God in our Traditions, “When we train our children in godly patterns, godly traditions, we’re helping them to get ready to move with the responsibility into adulthood.” (Piper, 2007) When we teach them to obey immediately, completely, and with a joyful heart we are teaching them to respond to God in this way also. This doesn’t have to be a secret we keep to ourselves but we can share this with the child as we teach them. God uses his Word to discipline and guide us and so we must do the same with our children.
Favorite quote
“Children will rise to the standard that the parents set.”
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