Good News for Parents

In Good News for Parents, Adam Griffin writes about how God can restore our joy and relieve our burdens. This is a book that offers gospel freedom from the anxieties of parenting.

The Fruit of the Spirit

Griffin begins by declaring that the Christian parent is home-free, heaven-bound, and set free from the guilt and shame of sin. He then examines the fruit of the Spirit and how these qualities show up in parenting.

I was most moved by the chapter on how love brings relief from stress. Griffin explains that when we adopt a mindset of drudgery—parenting under pressure rather than out of love—we rob our family of the gift of appreciating life together. I don’t want my children to believe that I resent the privilege of raising them. I found relief in understanding how God parents us, and I want to share the same love He has for me with my children.

Apply God’s Promises to Parenting

Many parenting books I’ve read have been geared toward moms, but this one is for dads as well. This book is not just about grace—it gives grace. Griffin writes in a way that makes you feel he understands and shares the weight that comes with being a parent. He challenges our thinking, but he also backs up his insights with Scripture. This book has helped me better apply God’s promises to my parenting.

Good News for Parents has truly blessed me. It has allowed me to see and experience God’s power and love in my parenting. The Father’s heart is gentle, and His children bring Him joy.

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