We’ve got two words here, “biblical” and “discipline.” Let’s start with the easier one, “discipline.” First and foremost, it is not a euphemism. “Spanking,” “discipline,” and “the rod” are examples of euphemisms when they are used in place of hitting a child. These euphemisms are misleading and deceptive, designed to minimize the reality of whatContinue reading “What is “Biblical Discipline”?”
Category Archives: Christian Principles
Gospel-Based Parenting by Angela Harders
Borrow 👍 A perfect title for a great little book! This compact book jumps right into why using Proverbs as a parenting book is problematic. Harders offers proper hermeneutics for Proverbs and profound insights into scripture—along with a couple respectful parenting alternatives tucked neatly in the back. She has a truly unique ability of writingContinue reading “Gospel-Based Parenting by Angela Harders”
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Pass ❌ I can sum up the book’s message in one sentence: In order to obey God, you must hit children (p. 30). Every bit of “Christianese” advice and instruction in Shepherding a Child’s Heart (SACH) is centered around this disturbing lie. Please be aware I won’t be using euphemisms like “spanking,” “discipline,” or “theContinue reading “Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp”
The Flourishing Family by Dr. David and Amanda Erickson
Buy ✅ This is my # 1 Must-Read for Christian parents. A bold “Jesus-centered guide to parenting with peace and purpose.” Forget the shallow peace that comes from caving in to demands or sidestepping conflict—that’s nothing but permissive parenting. Real peacemakers tackle chaos head-on, forging authentic peace within themselves and in their relationships. For ChristianContinue reading “The Flourishing Family by Dr. David and Amanda Erickson”
Discipline that Connects with Your Child’s Heart by Jim & Lynne Jackson
Buy ✅ When we truly bring God’s grace to the forefront of our discipline, we implement discipline that is effective in discipleship. Correction becomes a wonderful opportunity to reinforce our efforts to help children to know, love, and follow Jesus. The overall message of Discipline that Connects with Your Child’s Heart is certain to helpContinue reading “Discipline that Connects with Your Child’s Heart by Jim & Lynne Jackson”
Jesus the Gentle Parent by L.R. Knost
Borrow 👍 “If controlling another human being is the goal, then force is necessary. Fear, intimidation, threats, power-plays, physical pain, those are the means of control. But, if growing healthy humans is the goal, then building trust relationships, encouraging, guiding, leading, teaching, and communicating are the tools for success.” LR Knost. This book is refreshmentContinue reading “Jesus the Gentle Parent by L.R. Knost”
Thy Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort Me by Samuel Martin
Buy ✅ Are you interested in learning about how Scripture supports parenting with grace as the ruling principle, rather than law? Look no further than Martin’s book, available for purchase or for FREE on his website: http://www.biblechild.com! Twelve years ago, this book was groundbreaking for me- combining respectful forms of discipline with Christian parenting backedContinue reading “Thy Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort Me by Samuel Martin”
Heartfelt Discipline by Clay Clarkson
Buy ✅ A great combo of theology and actual advice! If you only had room for one parenting book on your shelf, this would be my recommendation. Clarkson does not shy away from controversial topics and always connects discipline to the heart of the matter: shaping your child’s heart to follow God. In this bookContinue reading “Heartfelt Discipline by Clay Clarkson”
Parenting by Paul David Tripp
Borrow 👍 This is not your typical “how-to” guide on parenting. Instead, it is a treasure trove of wisdom on how grace changes everything. You will be you scribbling notes in the margins and highlighting passages to return to time and time again. Woven in each chapter is the profound impact of what God hasContinue reading “Parenting by Paul David Tripp”
Resources for Christian Discipline 