Developing Spiritually Strong Families Janell Rardon has draws from twenty years of ministry, research, and personal experience in writing "Rock-Solid Families.
" In her illustrations she has included observation she has made of successful Christian families.
The book communicates commonalities found in strong spiritual families.
Rardon has developed twelve foundation stones for building strong families.
Each chapter deals with an important foundational principle in producing solid families.
In the first chapter Janell emphasizes the need for vision and a written family mission statement.
Core values, a clear purpose and a determined discipline all play a part in establishing the focus for this vision.
The chapter endnotes provide important references and suggestions for future reading.
The book is well researched.
Illustrations, charts, and exercises enhance the value of the book as a user friendly study guide on parenting.
Biblically based principles and strong in spiritual applications add to the practical nature providing a no-nonsense approach to parenting.
Or, as the subtitle of the book suggests, it is about "Transforming an Ordinary Home into a Fortress of Faith.
" Janell recounts illustrations from her life and lessons she has learned through these experiences.
Her openness and vulnerability in sharing from her heart add to the genuineness and reality of her writing.
The chapters on the devotional life, prayer, spiritual success, and obedience were especially meaningful and challenging to me, personally.
Her suggested action steps in these chapters are helpful for planning future devotional times for family worship times or personal quiet times.
An important appendix provides additional suggestions for personal worship.
Janell is a gifted communicator, and is articulate in her writing.
She creates a pattern of spirituality and a practical application that invites the reader to assimilate the twelve foundations stones for building their own "Rock-Solid Families.
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