Parenting: The 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family

I could spend a book writing about how good this book is! When it has accolades from someone like Francis Chan, I don’t know why you need my opinion. But here it is. I took so many pages of notes about ways this book revolutionizes the philosophy of parenting based on the Gospel. My son is an infant, and I praise the Lord that I discovered this book at the beginning of my parenting journey. The way I live out my faith IN RELATIONSHIP is how my children will understand faith! As daunting as the calling is to be an ambassador of our heavenly Father to our children is, Tripp gives us so many encouraging Scriptures that remind us that we are not alone and that we have the power through Christ to fulfill this calling. Also, it is such an encouragement to remember that my children are in His hands ultimately, not mine. I can be faithful, but I cannot sanctify them. That is a relief. Tripp did such a good job at helping me see my sanctification journey with God as my Father in a way that will give me grace and compassion and patience with my children, because I am no different from them. Also, parenting seems so much more important when you realize that your responsibility is to help your children see themselves and their behaviors in light of Jesus and his love and sacrifice, not to force them to be obedient - God is more concerned about who we are, than what we do. My child and I are working together against the enemy of sin in both of our lives; I am not my child’s enemy, nor is my child my enemy. I as a parent, and as a child of God, am forever changed by this book.One other comment that I have about it is that the book is about very large philosophies, and doesn’t have almost any practical examples of how to carry out these philosophies. It was best read in the context of a group of other Christian parents, so we could discuss how to live out of these philosophies as parents.I am an adoption specialist and I have read very many parenting books. This is the best one and the most important one.

I loved this book. It is an excellent read for parents who may feel lost(like me!). I enjoy reading books by Mr. Tripp. This book does not disappoint.

I really enjoyed this book! I read another parenting book after this one and did not enjoy it as much. When I considered why that could be, I realized that the gospel focus in this book was what made it so refreshing! We are administrators of everything that God places in our hands--including our children. Very helpful for focusing on what truly matters.

He really does a good job of making me feel heard and appreciated.

This book is encouraging and a refreshing take on parenting. This is NOT your typical parenting book and rather helps you understand how to live out the Gospel in a more tangible way in your life and with your kiddos. Excellent read.

Good read. A few parts of the book were enlightening (the comparison of what society deems as parental goals and subsequently what a lot of Christian parents follow vs God’s will for our children). The book is a good resource for the parent to be and current parents.

Unlike most books, this books is overwhelmingly freeing and encouraging, pointing us from our weakness to the strength Christ has promised and delivered. Will read them often!

I'm leading a small group using this book and love it. Paul David Tripp describes the real life of a parent, good and bad. I am especially enjoying the book because of the discussions it is bringing out in our group. Highly recommend.

One of the most helpful, real, and Biblical books on parenting I’ve ever read. This book is great. Highly recommend to parents who want to raise Godly children.

So glad I found this book. Reminder of how important each moment is with your child and attending to the child with grace in your heart.

All I will say is, it’s a must-read for parents everywhere. Really impactful concepts that has left me thinking

I like the fact that this book is about character building for the children, responsibilities for the parents, and total trust in God.

Still reading! Enjoying it!