Intentional Parenting by Tad Thomson
A small practical book that is easily read in a couple hours, this book is still full of good advice and theology. This book comes from Cruciform press, which is a new kid on the publishing block. The publish one book a month and focus on short, easy reading books that still pack a powerful punch. This book certainly met those criterion. In a hundred pages or so Tad Thomson gives an quick overview of parenting and gets his message across: Be intentional about your parenting. Take advantage of the opportunities to parent that God puts in you way. Plan to parent. Don't just react, but be active in parenting. There is plenty of practical advice in this book and yet he does not veer into legalism, but keeps the emphasis squarely on Christ. A book well worth the read for those of us that are parents or have parenting in our future.
Random Quote:
Failing to pray before a meal is not a sin, but it is a lost opportunity, and family discipleship is all about seizing opportunities. Shared meals provide us with regular occasions to express gratitude to God and model prayerfulness to one another. (page 63)
