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I am often looking for practical ways to share wisdom with my sons without making the message overly preachy or creating a dislike for what the Bible has to offer. I was really pleased to get Luke and Trisha Gilkerson’s new book, Parenting with Proverbs. They do a great job of encouraging parents to apply lots of grace while also sharing the wise advice found in Proverbs when discipling their children.
The suggested way to use the book is to specifically focus on a topic of concern (laziness, truthfulness, pride, and so on) and share the coordinating verses, possibly with the help of discussion starters. However, I have been using it as a daily reading with my boys. My at-home guys are 12-17, and I do not think this resource is too “young” for them. Really, families with kids from kindergarten on up could benefit from this. We have enjoyed the quick lessons and have had some good conversations about how to apply the concepts to our everyday lives.
One thing I really like are memory cards for each verse that’s used in the book. I printed mine out on card stock and we use them for copywork/handwriting practice! So easy and practical.
The Gilkerson’s have generously offered to give away a PDF copy of their book to one lucky winner!
Giveaway details:
1 winner
Winner gets a PDF copy of Parenting with Proverbs. ($9.00 value)
To enter, simply leave a comment telling me one character trait your kids have that really makes you happy. Be sure to enter your email in the comment form so I can contact you if you are the winner.
Winner will be chosen by 11:59pm March 5 and will be announced here on this blog post plus contacted personally by me.
Comments are now closed. Winner is Christy!
My 5 year old has the biggest heart I have ever seen. He’s so helpful and caring and he loves God with all of his heart. There’s a lot of man in that little boy
I love how willingly both my kids jump in to help others. They are so thoughtful to others around them; Now this doesn’t apply to each other but i guess that is normal.
My children are Polite.
My oldest is a nurturer and loves doing acts of service.
They are helpful!
My 11 year old has a big heart for helping his youngest brother out in doing things. My 8 year old is so thoughtful and wanting to give gifts to everyone. My littlest guy who is 4, has a great comedic talent!
My child has a great curiosity and zeal for life.
Both of my girls are very kind to others.
Thoughtfulness. That makes me happy
I love how diligent my older kids are!! They work really hard at their jobs and I’m proud of them.
They both really love snuggling with and spending time with me. Is that a character trait? I dunno. Maybe not. But it is encouraging to have my 9 1/2 year old son lovingly (and spontaneously) snuggle me after we’ve butted heads all day. 🙂
My kids are very caring towards others (empaths like their mama). They can pick up on when you don’t feel well and will come rub your back or hair and tell you it’ll be okay 🙂
My kids are so kind to others. My youngest was playing basketball at the Y today while the rest of us did our strength training, and when a little girl came in to the gym, she was not only willing to play with her, but went and traded in her regulation ball for a youth size, and asked the staff to lower the net for her new friends 🙂
Giving, they love to buy, do are surprise people with things without me even suggesting it. 🙂
My children are compassionate, generous and kind. Not sure how they managed to keep these during their teenage years (early 13-15).
My children are servants..
Most of my children are grateful, and I’m grateful they are grateful. Lol.
Considerate of others feelings and needs
My kids are kind and loving. They constantly say “I love you” to me and each other!
My boys (16 and 12) aren’t afraid to show that they love me! I am so blessed!
My children have an incredible heart for those in need. When I told my 7 year old daughter that we were going to be taking in a young lady who was homeless for a time, she offered up her room for her to stay in! The kids (ages 8,7 and 5) also wanted the house to sparkle her first night with us so she would feel welcome. They divided up the cleaning responsibilities and cleaned the entire house on their own initiative. I was blown away by their kindness and selfless attitude.
My kids (2&3) love to help around the house. They both want to be at our sides doing whatever we are doing, so I guess they have servant hearts!
My almost 6 year old boy is so helpful! People are always asking what the secret is, and I never know what to tell them. He just comes by it naturally…and he may take after his momma a little bit. ?
My 15 year old is fiercely loyal and has much wisdom for her age. In fact her friends call her the groovy grandma because she’s so mature and wise. ?
My 12 year old is fun loving and adventurous. She is inquisitive and enjoys discovery new things.
They are precious!
My children help each other. I love to see them working together!
gratitude
Perseverance when knows what is right.
I love how my children share with others.
My oldest is very compassionate. He is always looking for a way to help. My youngest is always very joyful.
My children are hilarious. (Right now I’m overhearing a conversation about drinking Cheerios).
My oldest is wise and discerning. My youngest is very compassionate. They are such blessings to me 🙂
My children are loving.
My daughters best traits are honesty and faithfulness, while my son is thoughtful and courageous. My baby girl is determined!
All my children are kind to others. Maybe not to each other, but others they are. zoohome48(at) yahoo (dot) com
My 16yo son has faith that can move mountains!
My kids are great about pulling together as a family and helping each other through a hard time.
My kids all have a great sense of empathy for others!
My girls are both compassionate.J
My children are diligent and compassionate. Both have special needs and live daily with challenges and struggles most are blessed to live without, but my boys don’t let it get them down and they use what they learn to be compassionate towards others they meet that need a friend or an encouraging smile. 🙂
I have just had a newborn and I am grateful that my two older kids are so helpful and obedient. I am grateful to my mother in love who told me two years ago how to raise children according to the Bible. Every one ran amok. Not much discipline and I saw a lot of selfishness and rebellion in everyone (including myself). I’m working with the two year old now minute by minute. Sometimes I have to put the nursing newborn down to discipline. It is sometimes exhausting but well worth it. I am interested in reading this book to keep the Biblical obedience fresh and to teach others too. Friends and family now come to me to ask me for advice which is a great honor.
My children are compassionate and generous.
They have generous spirits.
My kids often think of others and their needs and feelings.
My oldest son is compassionate and tenderhearted. I love his concern for others. My youngest son is joyfully exuberant. He never has a bad day. I am blessed.
My 10 year old daughter is compassionate – she notices the new kids, or the ones to the side and wants to include them and she enjoys participating in community and international aid organizations. My 6 year old daughter is helpful with everything – younger siblings, carrying things, caring for difficulties. My almost 4 year old son is curious – to see how things work, to try to make things, to know what is going on. My 2 year old son is a cheerful little brother who tries to do everything his siblings do. I love them all dearly; so glad to say they are mine!