First Ask Why by Shelly Wildman - Review

My blogging buddy, Shelly Wildman (www.shellywildman.com), has written an amazing book called "First Ask Why:  Raising Kids to Love God Through Intentional Discipleship."  Her book is great because it isn't a 1-2-3 "here's how you do it."  Because that's not real life.  Real life parenting is rushing around getting everybody everywhere they are supposed to be all the while getting laundry done and figuring out what you're going to eat for supper.  And, that said, everyone's real life looks different.  That's why Shelly's book works so well for everyone, because you don't have to do it her way.  There is no one way.  But there are examples she gives that everyone can use in their own family's real life to encourage your kids to fully live their lives God's way.  

And even though my kids are grown and married, I don't think my responsibility to encourage my kids in their Christian life is over.  In fact, I think it's even more important to encourage them to KEEP THE FAITH in adulthood.  If you are a parent, or a grandparent (or a soon to be grandma to be like me!) I really challenge you to get this book and read it and let it help guide you in modeling this Christian life in front of your children and grandchildren.  This book would make an awesome baby shower gift as well!  

Parents spend so much time on things that, while important at the time, aren't eternal.  One thing matters in life . . . . raising our kids to love Jesus and serve Him forever.  So pick up a copy of this book today!  It is available at Amazon.com and your other favorite retailers.  

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 I was furnished a copy of this book in exchange for my review, but all opinions are my own.