Family To Family Leaving A Lasting Legacy Summary
4MAT BOOK REVIEW 3
Alan Hardy
Evan 525-D13
December 7, 2014
Liberty University
There are many who believe that you should train a child from birth to live a Christian life. It is thought that when you do this, these teachings stay with your children throughout their lives. In the book Family to Family Leaving a Lasting Legacy, Dr. Jerry Pipes and Victor Lee do an amazing job at providing parents the know how to make a lasting impression with their children. The topics addressed in the book encompass many of the spiritual issues that families face in today’s society. Topics such as developing a family mission statement and family servant evangelism help to make this book a valuable weapon to have as we battle the forces of Satan. …show more content…
Within the reading there are many suggestions as to how to keep the family unit strong. Mentoring and empowering children are two effective ways to strengthen family. “Mentoring your children does not mean appearing perfect before them. In fact, to give them the impression that you have no struggles with sin and no problems will push them away. Children may feel isolated, imperfect, and unable to approach you because they think you will not understand their imperfections.1 There is a strong message of empowerment that comes through within the text. “Do things with your children, not for them. Mentors help people accomplish their goals. Parents must avoid the trap of doing for the children all the time, instead of doing with the children and letting them learn. It may be easier to do something for them, but it will be empowering to do it with the child.”2 In conclusion, I would say that this book is highly effective in equipping modern family leaders with the necessary information to pass on to their children …show more content…
If we truly want our children to accept the gospel, then our commitment to Christ must spill over to those around us who do not know Christ. As families, we must make it a priority to share the good news”5. I know that there are some within my family who are in need of a revival in their Christian walk. Coming together in the name of fellowship could be a good way to break down the barriers that prevent us from functioning as a family. In 2015, I plan to actual put my thoughts in motion and plan a family dinner somewhere in the county. I am hoping that if I step out on faith and organize something with the right intentions, that it will be a success. It would be nice for my family to not only live in the same area, but to actually function as a healthy family who enjoys serving each other and service others. I don’t recall anyone else in my family actually ever attempting to do anything like this for. Hopefully, it will be successful and spark some good conversations that will stick with my family members for years to
Alan Hardy
Evan 525-D13
December 7, 2014
Liberty University
There are many who believe that you should train a child from birth to live a Christian life. It is thought that when you do this, these teachings stay with your children throughout their lives. In the book Family to Family Leaving a Lasting Legacy, Dr. Jerry Pipes and Victor Lee do an amazing job at providing parents the know how to make a lasting impression with their children. The topics addressed in the book encompass many of the spiritual issues that families face in today’s society. Topics such as developing a family mission statement and family servant evangelism help to make this book a valuable weapon to have as we battle the forces of Satan. …show more content…
Within the reading there are many suggestions as to how to keep the family unit strong. Mentoring and empowering children are two effective ways to strengthen family. “Mentoring your children does not mean appearing perfect before them. In fact, to give them the impression that you have no struggles with sin and no problems will push them away. Children may feel isolated, imperfect, and unable to approach you because they think you will not understand their imperfections.1 There is a strong message of empowerment that comes through within the text. “Do things with your children, not for them. Mentors help people accomplish their goals. Parents must avoid the trap of doing for the children all the time, instead of doing with the children and letting them learn. It may be easier to do something for them, but it will be empowering to do it with the child.”2 In conclusion, I would say that this book is highly effective in equipping modern family leaders with the necessary information to pass on to their children …show more content…
If we truly want our children to accept the gospel, then our commitment to Christ must spill over to those around us who do not know Christ. As families, we must make it a priority to share the good news”5. I know that there are some within my family who are in need of a revival in their Christian walk. Coming together in the name of fellowship could be a good way to break down the barriers that prevent us from functioning as a family. In 2015, I plan to actual put my thoughts in motion and plan a family dinner somewhere in the county. I am hoping that if I step out on faith and organize something with the right intentions, that it will be a success. It would be nice for my family to not only live in the same area, but to actually function as a healthy family who enjoys serving each other and service others. I don’t recall anyone else in my family actually ever attempting to do anything like this for. Hopefully, it will be successful and spark some good conversations that will stick with my family members for years to