Our pastors have compiled a selection of books that we believe are essential reading for every parent and grandparent. Many are available from our bookstore, Chapters. If they are not in stock, we should be able to order them for you.

Bible Story Books

	The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name Sally Lloyd-Jones		The Action Bible Doug Mauss
	The Child's Story Bible Catherine F. Vos		The One Year Bible for Children Gilbert Beers
	The Big Picture Story Bible (Book with CD) David R. Helm		The Big God Story Michelle Anthony
	The Lamb (Book with CD) John R. Cross		The Gospel Story Bible: Discovering Jesus in the Old and New Testaments Marty Machowski

Recommended Reading for Parents and Grandparents

	Visionary Parenting: Capturing a God-Sized Vision for Your Family Rob Rienow		Impress Faith on Your Kids Mark Holmen
	The Legacy Path: Discover Intentional Spiritual Par enting Brian Haynes		Wise Words for Moms Ginger Plowman
	Shepherding a Child's Heart Tedd Tripp		Everyday Talk: Talking Freely and Naturally about God with your Children John Younts
	Instructing a Child's Heart Tedd Tripp		Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus Elyse M. Fitzpatrick
	Spiritual Parenting: An Awakening for Today's Families Michelle Anthony		The Heart of Anger: Practical Help for Prevention and Cure of Anger in Children Lou Priolo
	Letters from Dad Greg Vaughn		The Smart Step-Family Ron L. Deal
	The Blessing: Giving the Gift of Unconditional Love and Acceptance John Trent & Gary Smalley		Safe in the Arms of God: Truth from Heaven about the Death of a Child John MacArthur
	It Starts at Home Kurt Bruner & Steve Stroope

Recommended Reading for Parents of Teenagers

The following books are essential reading for parents who want to help their teenagers develop a biblical worldview and make a difference in this culture for Christ. Read these first, then read them with your teen! An understanding of the biblical thinking, philosophy, and history in these four books will send your teen off to college well equipped.

	What if Jesus Had Never Been Born? D. James Kennedy and Jerry Newcombe		Seven Men Who Rule the World From the Grave David Breese
	Can Man Live Without God? Ravi Zacharias		How Should We Then Live?: The Rise and Decline of Western Thought and Culture Francis A. Schaeffer and Lane T. Dennis
	Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting for Teens Paul David Tripp