Culture-Proof Kids: Building Character in Your Children Book

Acknowledgments     xiii
Preface     xv
Introduction     xvii
Set a Foundation of Godly Principles     1
Build on Solid Ground...
A Firm Base     3
The Goal Is Love     6
God's Simple Plan for Parents     9
Convictions and Beliefs     12
Depend on God and Yourself     14
Know God Is Watching     17
Develop a Strong Identity     20
Prayer     23
Decide Who's in Change...
The Primary Relationship     27
Single Parenting     29
Blended Families     32
The Parental Core     35
Earn Respect     38
Kids Want Rules     41
Require Obedience     43
Discipline     46
Follow the Architect's Plan     49
The Bible Is Your Blueprint...
Make Right Choices     51
Color-Code Proverbs     53
Discern Wisdom and Foolishness     55
Study, Memorize, and Apply Scripture     57
Offer Biblical Advice     60
Understand the Code...
No Other Gods     62
No Idols     65
Speak God's Name Respectfully     67
Observe the Sabbath     69
Honor Your Parents     71
Do Not Murder     73
Do Not Commit Adultery     75
Do Not Steal     78
Do Not Testify Falsely     81
Do Not Covet     84
Frame the House with Strong Values     87
Set Goals...
Recognizing Gifts     89
Responsibility for Gifts     92
Finding God's Will     94
God's Will in Bad Times     97
Learn to Be Blessed     99
Reject Inferior Materials...
Character Defects     103
Generational Sins     106
Selfish Motivation     108
Complaints     111
Hot Tempers     113
Quarrels     116
The Urge to Quit     118
Offenses     120
Jealousy     123
Roof and Enclose to Insulate from Outside Influences     125
Hammer Together Life Skills...
Struggle against Evil     127
Use Anger to Motivate     130
Learn to Confront in Love     133
Become Mature     136
Listen to Criticism     138
Hope versus Wishing     141
Choose Good Companions      144
Opt for Purity     147
Become Influencers     150
Endure     153
Release Stress     156
Mutual Respect     159
Install a Sturdy Floor     163
Nail Down Good Stewardship...
Fiscal Responsibility     165
Back-Door Finances     167
Generosity     170
Poverty     173
Pets     176
Build Healthy Attitudes...
Self-Esteem     179
Teachability     182
Thoughtfulness and Consideration     184
Empathy     186
Rejoice with Others     189
Perseverance     191
Patience     194
Relaxed Attitude     197
Thoughts     199
Promises Kept     202
Manners     205
Beautify the Rooms with Wisdom     209
Paint the Walls with Forgiveness...
Obstructions to Forgiveness     211
Forgetting     214
Bitterness     217
What Forgiveness Is and Is Not     220
Fill the House Righteousness...
Integrity     223
Judgment     225
Kindness     227
Hard Work      229
Strength and Courage     232
Humility     235
Commitment     237
Church Attendance     240
Troubleshoot and Repair Substandard Work     243
Fix Code Violations...
Dysfunction     245
Self-Justification     248
Fear     250
Perfectionism     252
Presumption     254
Victimization     257
Active and Passive Rebellion     259
Vengeance     261
Boasting     264
Manipulation     266
Bigotry     268
Grumbling     271
Bullying     273
Install Locks and an Alarm System     277
Keep Out Intruders...
Peer Pressure     279
Movies     281
Television     283
Video Games     285
Pornography     287
Violence     290
Illicit Sex     293
Books     295
Tools for Chasing Away Prowlers...
God's Armor     298
Confession and Repentance     301
Praise     303
Shoes of Peace     306
Ongoing Home Improvement...
Necessary Nagging      309
Failure Is Repairable     311
They Will Return     313
Hope for Parents Who Did Everything Wrong     315
Never Give Up     318
How to Repair Broken-Down Foundations     320
Fifty Ways to Pray for Your Children     323
Memorize These Fifty Practical Passages from Proverbs     328
Bibliography     333