Today I am happy to share another book giveaway, Your Legacy by Dr. James Dobson, to one randomly chosen winner* who comments on this post by midnight on Thursday, Sept. 18^th.

Dr. Dobson has always been such a treasure to families and this book adds another gem to his stockpile filled to the brim with godly, practical and wise resources for all of us.

He begins his book from several different and important vantage points: from his great-grandparents, grandparents, parents, to his own parenting legacy. I loved reading all the behind the scenes stories about these godly generations in Dr. Dobson’s life. I loved perusing through the photos of him, his family and ancestors as well.

One interesting tidbit that I didn’t realize is that his son, Ryan, is adopted. Discovering that gives me more compassion for the infertility the Dobson’s faced after their biological daughter, Danae was born, and adds more admiration for their loving and courageous act of adopting.

About midway through the book Dr. Dobson fleshes out just how to lay the foundation of your children’s spiritual understanding and convictions. His focus on the spiritual impact we can have on our children is written with precision, practicality and relevance. He also has a chapter on how to reach a “prodigal.” I so appreciate his compassionate response to parents who find themselves in this situation, as well as his familiar reminder that, “Love must be tough” at times.

Another important chapter focused on the words we say to our children. That chapter was really convicting to me, since this is an area I often struggle and/or have struggled with! I really appreciated his wise advice to make the first five minutes that you are with someone positive, since it sets the tone for the rest of your interactions for that day. One simple rule of thumb that can have relationship-impacting power—with our children and spouses.

I felt like each chapter unfolded another facet in the chain that helps build and create our legacies with our children and beyond. With the practical tools for spiritually raising and training our children, Dr. Dobson provides a map of sorts for what was often confusing and challenging to me and my husband when we were young parents.

The bottom line: If you are a parent who is in the trenches with struggles that seem insurmountable, this book will encourage you and arm you to face the conflicts and challenges that come with the territory and responsibility of being a godly and wise parent.

What did you learn from your parents and grandparents that shaped you into the kind of parent you are today?

What are some of the challenges you’re facing {or faced} with your children and what has it taught you?

*Rules for the giveaway –

• Only one entry per person—regardless how many times you comment.
• Entrants must have a U.S. or Canadian mailing address.
• The winner will be announced back her at this post on Friday, Sept. 19th.

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