I don't often write book reviews on this blog, but today I have to because I want to encourage all parents and grandparents - in fact all Christians to read this book.
The subtitle is 'Raising your children to change the world' and Julie Ferwerda does an excellent job of showing how important our role as parents really is. Too often in this culture we have handed the raising of our children over to the church and school, but One Million Arrows demonstrates clearly how we need to step up to the plate and take back the role which God designed for us.
Julie doesn't leave you hanging on wondering how to do this, but gives wonderful examples from many families who have raised children that are now making a difference in the world.
She also highlights the work of Dr. M.A. Thomas in India who has started homes for thousands of orphaned children and is now seeing them change their world for Christ.
This book has been a great encouragement to us and has helped to mold our vision for the children in Zambia (as well as our own). With the Lord's help we plan to take these children from poverty and raise them not to a normal life, but to a higher level, to a life that is totally dedicated to Christ.
We are joining the challenge of raising One Million Arrows.
We highly recommend this book and encourage all to read it. All profits from the book go towards orphan work.
The subtitle is 'Raising your children to change the world' and Julie Ferwerda does an excellent job of showing how important our role as parents really is. Too often in this culture we have handed the raising of our children over to the church and school, but One Million Arrows demonstrates clearly how we need to step up to the plate and take back the role which God designed for us.
Julie doesn't leave you hanging on wondering how to do this, but gives wonderful examples from many families who have raised children that are now making a difference in the world.
She also highlights the work of Dr. M.A. Thomas in India who has started homes for thousands of orphaned children and is now seeing them change their world for Christ.
This book has been a great encouragement to us and has helped to mold our vision for the children in Zambia (as well as our own). With the Lord's help we plan to take these children from poverty and raise them not to a normal life, but to a higher level, to a life that is totally dedicated to Christ.
We are joining the challenge of raising One Million Arrows.
We highly recommend this book and encourage all to read it. All profits from the book go towards orphan work.
Michelle
2 comments:
Oh wow--I absolutely HAVE to get my hands on a copy.
Oh my goodness, my friend, you are ALMOST on your way. Know that we are praying for you daily!!!!!
I've just finished One Million Arrows and it is brilliant - very helpful for us as a family. Thank you for the gift Michelle!
Praying for your journey.
x
Sarah
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