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How parents approach the task of passing on religious faith and
practice to their children How do American parents pass their
religion on to their children? At a time of overall decline of
traditional religion and an increased interest in personal
"spirituality," Religious Parenting investigates the ways that
parents transmit religious beliefs, values, and practices to their
kids. We know that parents are the most important influence on
their children's religious lives, yet parents have been virtually
ignored in previous work on religious socialization. Renowned
religion scholar Christian Smith and his collaborators Bridget Ritz
and Michael Rotolo explore American parents' strategies,
experiences, beliefs, and anxieties regarding religious
transmission through hundreds of in-depth interviews that span
religious traditions, social classes, and family types all around
the country. Throughout we hear the voices of evangelical,
Catholic, Mormon, mainline and black Protestant, Jewish, Muslim,
Hindu, and Buddhist parents and discover that, despite massive
diversity, American parents share a nearly identical approach to
socializing their children religiously. For almost all, religion is
important for the foundation it provides for becoming one's best
self on life's difficult journey. Religion is primarily a resource
for navigating the challenges of this life, not preparing for an
afterlife. Parents view it as their job, not religious
professionals', to ground their children in life-enhancing
religious values that provide resilience, morality, and a sense of
purpose. Challenging longstanding sociological and anthropological
assumptions about culture, the authors demonstrate that parents of
highly dissimilar backgrounds share the same "cultural models" when
passing on religion to their children. Taking an extensive look
into questions of religious practice and childrearing, Religious
Parenting uncovers parents' real-life challenges while breaking
innovative theoretical ground.
How parents approach the task of passing on religious faith and
practice to their children How do American parents pass their
religion on to their children? At a time of overall decline of
traditional religion and an increased interest in personal
"spirituality," Religious Parenting investigates the ways that
parents transmit religious beliefs, values, and practices to their
kids. We know that parents are the most important influence on
their children's religious lives, yet parents have been virtually
ignored in previous work on religious socialization. Renowned
religion scholar Christian Smith and his collaborators Bridget Ritz
and Michael Rotolo explore American parents' strategies,
experiences, beliefs, and anxieties regarding religious
transmission through hundreds of in-depth interviews that span
religious traditions, social classes, and family types all around
the country. Throughout we hear the voices of evangelical,
Catholic, Mormon, mainline and black Protestant, Jewish, Muslim,
Hindu, and Buddhist parents and discover that, despite massive
diversity, American parents share a nearly identical approach to
socializing their children religiously. For almost all, religion is
important for the foundation it provides for becoming one's best
self on life's difficult journey. Religion is primarily a resource
for navigating the challenges of this life, not preparing for an
afterlife. Parents view it as their job, not religious
professionals', to ground their children in life-enhancing
religious values that provide resilience, morality, and a sense of
purpose. Challenging longstanding sociological and anthropological
assumptions about culture, the authors demonstrate that parents of
highly dissimilar backgrounds share the same "cultural models" when
passing on religion to their children. Taking an extensive look
into questions of religious practice and childrearing, Religious
Parenting uncovers parents' real-life challenges while breaking
innovative theoretical ground.
This is the heart-warming story of young David Aspinall, a true
prodigal, that learns of the mercy and grace of God and the love of
family only after his brush with the law and an arduous journey
through the wilds of Africa. David, like many young men, believes
that life back home with his family is just not exciting enough for
him and that he will surely do well by leaving it all behind and
seeking his fortune and adventure in far-off exotic lands. He
learns too quickly though that the world is not as inviting and
agreeable as he imagined. David soon meets with hardship and
life-threatening dangers when he finds himself stranded in Africa
but God has other plans for David. By His grace, David eventually
finds both his God and his way back home to the loving family that
has patiently prayed for his safe return. This is a wonderful,
life-affirming tale illustrating the goodness of God through the
motif of a story which parallels the 32nd Psalm. Your whole family
will enjoy the message taught through the story of David Aspinall--
The Wanderer in Africa.
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The Fall of Jerusalem (Paperback)
George Alfred Henty; Edited by Michael Rotolo; Illustrated by Michael Rotolo
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R393
Discovery Miles 3 930
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Teddy's Button (Paperback)
Michael Rotolo; Illustrated by Michael Rotolo; Amy LeFeuvre
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R246
Discovery Miles 2 460
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Spurgeon's Gems (Paperback)
Charles Haddon Spurgeon; Illustrated by Michael Rotolo
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R476
Discovery Miles 4 760
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A comprehensive study of the last things (eschatology). Designed
for all earnest Bible students, but especially for ministers,
seminary students, Bible college students, and others who are
exploring or revisiting these theological concepts. The major
thrust is about the second coming of Christ and events that are
closely connected with it. Read the book for a fresh insight into
those events, soundly based on meticulous hermeneutics, and
biblical exegesis. This volume is refreshingly devoid of the
sensational type of reading that presently floods the market.
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The Soul Winner (Paperback)
Michael Rotolo; Illustrated by Michael Rotolo; Charles Haddon Spurgeon
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R260
Discovery Miles 2 600
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Who better to teach "How to be Soul-Winner" than C. H. Spurgeon.
Known the world over as the "Prince of Preachers," Spurgeon is the
master of the evangelical sermon and perhaps the most prolific
communicator of the gospel the world has ever seen. In this classic
manual on evangelism, he lays out the most biblical, and therefore
effective, methodologies for leading sinners to the Savior. Before
buying into any of the so-called "new & innovative" systems of
evangelism- learn the basics of sound Bible teaching on how to
share the good news from the pen of a master evangelist.
In the Smalcald Articles, (at the behest of his patron, Elector
John Frederick of Saxony), Luther summarized what he regarded to be
the most important teaching in Christianity, these Articles were
prepared with the intention of being presented at the Schmalkaldic
League's meeting in 1537 primarily to address concerns pertaining
to the office and power of the Roman Catholic Pope. The League had
been organized in 1531 as a union of various Lutheran territories
and cities, to provide a united military and political front
against Roman Catholic politicians and armies, led by Emperor
Charles V. After some argument, the league ultimately determined
not to adopt the articles Luther had written, instead adopting a
treatise by Philipp Melanchthon. Although they were not adopted at
the meeting of the Schmalkaldic League, they nonetheless gained
wide acceptance and use and were eventually incorporated into the
Book of Concord in 1580 as one of the Lutheran Confessions of the
faith.
The Mother at Home was particularly written for the mother who is
employed full-time at home in the work of raising a family, but the
principles are applicable to every mother and every father as well.
This classic book has served to raise godly children for
generations. Mothers everywhere have found it to be of vital help
to them in their awesome task. Full of wisdom and practical
teaching to be cherished by all-read it often, as it isn't possible
to glean everything in one or two readings. You'll gain timeless
biblical guidance and successful parenting practices, -it's full of
practical advice for running a successful home, raising children
that love and worship God, and avoiding the most universal
parenting pitfalls. Written before the "politically correct" days,
when parents were not afraid to discipline their children in the
admonition of the Lord. The Mother at Home will prove to be an
enormously helpful and encouraging manual for Moms emphasizing the
need to be diligent in parenting as slackness in this God-given
responsibility will heap up trouble in years to come. Give this
fantastic book to any mother of young children as a valuable aid in
reflection and course adjustment while there still remains time to
impact the lives of their children for good. It's far more
effective than the modern books which erroneously encourage a
child-led parenting methodology. Raise your children God's way
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