Family
The Duties of Parents by J.C. Ryle: A Review (And It Is Free)
A review of J.C. Ryle's 38-page Victorian booklet on parenting: seventeen duties, one uncomfortable argument, and it is public domain.
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Family
Kingdom Marriage Covenant by Patricia and Bobby Garland: A Review
A review of the Garlands' marriage book: the covenant versus contract distinction is the reason to read it, and it is not a parenting book.
Family
The Shepherd Leader at Home by Timothy Witmer: A Review
A review of Timothy Witmer's four-part framework for fathers: knowing, leading, protecting, providing, and why the first one is the one men skip.
Family
Preparing for Marriage by John Piper: A Review
A review of John Piper's 90-page book for engaged couples. It is premarital, not a parenting book, and Desiring God may offer it free.
Family
Couple’s Bible Study Activities by LaJena James: A Review
LaJena James wrote this, not the publisher Callisto. Seventy prepared sessions for a husband and wife. It is a marriage resource, not a family devotional.
Family
Helping Your Kids Know God’s Good Design by Elizabeth Urbanowicz: A Review
A review of Elizabeth Urbanowicz's 40-question handbook for parents on sexuality and gender: it prepares you for the conversation, ages 4 to 12.
Family
Parenting by Paul David Tripp: A Review for Christian Dads
Paul David Tripp's Parenting works on the parent before the child. Make sure you buy the edition with study questions, because the original hardcover has none.
Family
Building a Godly Home by Max Lucado: A Short Review
Max Lucado's Building a Godly Home runs 63 pages with four short Bible studies, and the listing describes a book and CD package. Check the format before ordering.
Family
The Covering by Michael Koehler: A Review of the Biblical Husband Study
A review of Michael Koehler's seven-week study for husbands: a workable daily format, and where the word covering actually comes from.
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Thank You, God, For Daddy by Amy Parker: A Review for Dads of Toddlers
A review of Amy Parker and Frank Endersby's board book for ages 0 to 4. It is a book to read to your toddler, not a book about fatherhood for you.
Family
Jesus, the Gentle Parent by L.R. Knost: A Review With Reservations
An honest review of L.R. Knost's gentle parenting book: a fair critique of fear-based discipline, bundled with a revision of original sin we cannot endorse.
Family
Better Man, Better Marriage by Jeff Borkoski: A Review
A review of Jeff Borkoski's Better Man, Better Marriage: a book aimed at the husband whose marriage is merely fine, plus what this review could not verify.