{ "item_title" : "Called to Be Parents", "item_author" : [" A. J. Sterling "], "item_description" : "Called to Be Parents: A Theology of Christian Parenthood Raising Children in the Light of God's Design - Book 1 of The Parents Calling In a world drowning in parenting advice, anxiety, and performance pressure, Christians are rediscovering that raising children is far more than a skill to master or a cultural duty to fulfill. It is a holy vocation-a sacred calling from God Himself. This foundational volume offers a rich, Scripture-saturated theology of Christian parenthood. Rather than another how-to manual of techniques, Called to Be Parents rebuilds parenting from the ground up on the solid rock of biblical truth. It invites mothers and fathers to move beyond secular strategies and nostalgic traditions into a gospel-centered vision of family life.Through fourteen carefully crafted chapters, the book unfolds in four parts:Part I establishes the theological foundation-exploring the Creation Mandate, the meaning of train up a child, parenthood as vocation, and the indispensable power of the gospel in the home.Part II recovers the historic Christian understanding of the parent's three offices: Prophet (speaking God's truth), Priest (interceding and mediating), and King (governing with justice and mercy).Part III turns inward to the parent's own heart-spiritual formation, weakness, suffering, and the sanctifying work of raising children.Part IV places parenting in community, addressing the vital role of the church and the challenge of raising children in a consumer culture while keeping an eternal perspective.Whether you are preparing for children, in the thick of daily chaos, or launching the next generation, this book will deepen your conviction that parenting is participation in God's covenant purposes. It offers clarity where there is confusion, hope where there is exhaustion, and grace for every imperfect parent who longs to be faithful. Parenting is not ultimately about producing perfect children. It is about being faithful stewards who trust the same gospel they proclaim. This is the vision every Christian parent needs. For individual reading, couples, small groups, and church classes. Includes practical appendices: a recommended theological reading list, a simple guide to family worship, and a catechism for the home.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/818/468/9798184686875_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "17.66", "online_price" : "17.66", "our_price" : "17.66", "club_price" : "17.66", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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