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Family

FAMILY LIFE
GANGEL

Gangel, Kenneth.

Building a Christian family : a guide for parents / by Kenneth & Elizabeth Gangel.
Moody Press, 1987. 186 p.

Note: Includes bibliographies.

Description: A practical, easy-to-read guide for every stage of family development, from preparing for marriage to preparing teenagers for adulthood, covering such topics as discipline and punishment, roles and relationships, family worship, playing together and single parents.

1. Family life. 2. Parenting. I. Gangel, Elizabeth. II. Title.
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FAMILY LIFE
MERRILL

Merrill, Dean.

Together at home / by Dean Merrill and Grace Merrill.
T. Nelson Publishers, c1985. 194p.
Includes bibliographical references.

Description: Knowing that family time is crucial to the development of Christian principles in our children, this is a how-to on how and what to do with "more than 100 activities that bring companionship and spiritual moments into the center of the family."

1. Parenting. 2. Education of children. I. Merrill, Grace. II. Title.
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FAMILY LIFE
SWINDOLL

Swindoll, Charles R.

The strong family / by Charles R. Swindoll.
Zondervan, 1991. 320 p.

Formerly titled: Growing wise in family life.

Includes discussion guide.

Description: Timeless, biblical insight to help you build a deeper and richer family life; offers guidelines to help you fill your home with love, laughter, mutual respect, and a treasure chest of memories.

1. Family life. 2. Group studies. I. Growing wise in family life. II. Title.
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FAMILY
WALK

Family walk : love, anger, courage, and 49 other weekly readings for your family devotions.
Zondervan, 1991. 276 p.

Description: A compilation of daily Bible studies from Family Walk, a devotional guide published monthly by Walk Thru the Bible Ministries and dedicated to bringing families together around values that really count.

1. Family life. 2. Devotionals. 3. Family worship.
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FAMILY
WALK

Family walk again : family, friends, self-esteem, and 49 other weekly readings for your family devotions.
Zondervan, 1993. 260 p.

Description: In this compilation of daily Bible studies, families can learn what the Bible has to say about issues facing them today.

1. Family life. 2. Devotionals. 3. Family worship.
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FAMILY
WEIDMANN

Weidmann, Jim.

An Introduction to family nights : book 1 /by Jim Weidmann and Kurt Bruner ; with Mike Nappa and Amy Nappa.
Chariot Victor, 1998. 96 p.

Note: A Heritage Builders Book : Family Night Tool Chest, Book 1

Description: This collection of 12 family nights spring from a national movement designed to bring fun and spiritual growth together on a regular basis. These ideas and activities have been tried and tested by actual families and will make a lasting impression.

1. Family nights. 2. Family life. I. Bruner, Kurt. II. Nappa, Mike. III. Nappa, Amy. IV. Title.
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Parenting

PARENTING
CANFIELD
   Canfield, Ken R.

     The 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers / Ken R. Canfield.
Tyndale House Publishers, 1992.  244 p.

Five years of research conducted by a noted national research and counseling organization resulted in profiles of over 5,000 fathers nationwide, forming the basis for this book. Using techniques that have worked effectively in other families, fathers can overcome barriers in relationships with their children and understand themselves in relation to other fathers. The essential insight and counsel found here will help a man become the father he wants to be for his children.

1. Parenting 2. Father and child I. Title II. The Seven Secrets of Effective Fathers

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PARENTING
CHAPMAN

Chapman, Gary

The Five Love Languages Of Children / by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, M.D.
Northfield Publishing, 1997. 224 p.

Description: From quality time to physical touch, these five "love languages" hold the key to your children's emotional growth and development.

1. Parenting. 2. Family life. I. Campbell, Ross. II. Title.
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PARENTING
CHAPMAN

Chapman, Gary

The Five Love Languages Of Teens / by Gary Chapman.
Moody, 2000. 259 p.

Description: Teens are like "love tanks with a leak"---just like the rest of us. Learn which of the five "love languages" most effectively communicates parental affection to your teenagers, and how your loving input can nurture their sense of reponsibility, spiritual identity, and security in Christ.

1. Parenting. 2. Family life. I. Title.
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PARENTING
CLOUD

Cloud, Henry

Boundaries with kids: when to say yes, when to say no, to help your children gain control of their lives / by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend.
Zondervan, 1998. 223 p.

Description: Ten life-changing principles applied to parenting implements the "preventive medicine" of character development by defining legitimate family boundaries, bringing control to out-of-control family life, helping your children develop healthy boundaries, and more.

1. Discipline of children. 2. Self-control in children. 3. Family life. I. Townsend, John. II. Title.
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PARENTING
DOBSON

Dobson, James C.

Parenting Isn't for Cowards : Dealing Confidently With the Frustrations of Child-Rearing / by James C. Dobson.
Word, 1987. 239 p.

Description: Parenting has become increasingly more difficult as our children face increasingly more complex problems. Dr. Dobson encourages us to respond with confidence to the challenges of parenting.

1. Parenting. I. Title.
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PARENTING
GAITHER

Gaither, Gloria.

What my parents did right / compiled and edited by Gloria Gaither.
Star Song, c1991. 263 p.

Description: James Dobson, Sandi Patti, Chuck Colson, Frank Peretti, Gary Smalley, and Sheila Walsh, among others, share their memories of their parents.

1. Parenting. 2. Group studies. I. Title.
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PARENTING
JENSON
   Jenson, Ron

     Fathers and Sons: 10 Life Principles to Make Your Relationship Stronger / Ron Jenson.
Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1998.  210 p.

Using basic, biblically inspired principles, Ron Jenson and his son Matt discuss what it means to be a good father and a good son, and how both can grow as individuals and as a part of a family. An encouraging book for anyone interested in refining family relationships.

1. Father and child 2. Parenting 3. Interpersonal relations I. Title II. Ten Life Principles to Make Your Relationship Stronger

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PARENTING
LEE
   Lee, Steve

     Boys to Men: How Fathers Can Help Build Character in Their Sons / Steve Lee.
Moody Pr, 1995.  189 p.

One of the greatest challenges every father faces is how to help his son came through the teenage years with his own God-given identity and a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This book gives dads practical tools to help their sons navigate the field.

1. Father and child 2. Parenting 3. Interpersonal relations 4. Christian growth I. Title II. How Fathers Can Help Build Character in Their Sons

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PARENTING
LEWIS
   Lewis, Robert

     Raising a Modern Day Knight / Robert Lewis.
Focus on the Family Publishing, 1999.  176 p.

Beginning with a biblical perspective of manhood, author-pastor Robert Lewis shares a unique approach to shaping a boy into a man by equipping him with three essential elements: a vision, a code of conduct, and a cause (Christianity) in which to invest his life. Complete with ceremony ideas to celebrate accomplishments and ingrain them in his mind, this softcover is as insightful as it is practical in raising a boy to be a chivalrous, godly man.

1. Father and child 2. Parenting 3. Christian growth I. Title

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PARENTING
OMARTIAN

Omartian, Stormie

The Power of a praying parent / by Stormie Omartian.
Harvest House, 1995. 213 p.

Description: Learn the power of praying for your children and how you can pray through every age and stage of your child's life.

1. Intercessory prayer. 2. Prayer. 3. Devotionals. 4. Parenting. I. Title.
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PARENTING
WRIGHT

Wright, Norm.

I'll love you forever / by Norm and Joyce Wright.
Focus on the Family, 1993. 187 p.

Note: Accepting Your Child When Your Expectations are Unfulfilled (from front cover).

Description: Having a mentally disabled son and a daughter who spent her early adulthood rebelling against the Christian lives of her parents has given the Wrights a special ability to provide encouragement and hope for every parent dealing with the death of a dream for his or her child.

1. Parenting. 2. Counseling. 3. Family life. I. Wright, Joyce. II. Title.
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