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: Theology
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”
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”
Corporal Punishment in the Bible by William J. Webb
Buy ✅ Corporal Punishment in the Bible: A redemptive-movement hermeneutic for troubling text. Maybe you read that and thought, ok cool, cool, cool. Or maybe you were like me without a clue and scratching your head. In case you’re on Team Head-Scratcher, here’s a hand: Biblical hermeneutics is the science of interpretation of the BibleContinue reading “Corporal Punishment in the Bible by William J. Webb”
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 