Raising world changers in a changing world How one family discovered the beauty of sacrifice and the joy of giving

Kristen Welch, 1972-

Book - 2018

Almost any parent you asked would tell you that they want their children to be happy, successful adults. But many of us forget (or never knew to begin with) that lasting personal joy is not necessarily found the way the world says it is--through reaching a certain socioeconomic status, having a certain job, buying a certain house, or having a certain amount in one's bank account. In fact, says Kristen Welch, popular blogger and author of Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, personal satisfaction comes not from grabbing onto things but from holding them with an open hand and, very often, giving them away. In this inspiring book, Welch shows parents how to discover for themselves and instill in their kids the profound joy that com...es from sharing what we have been given--our time, our talents, and even what's in our wallets--with those who have less. Through powerful personal stories as well as stories from Scripture, Welch offers a tantalizing alternative to status quo parenting that has the power to impact not only our own families but the entire world. At the end of each chapter, one of the author's kids offers their perspective on what it's like to be raised as a world changer.

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Published
Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
Kristen Welch, 1972- (author)
Physical Description
200 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN
9780801075797
  • Introduction
  • 1. The Question We Must Ask
  • 2. Jesus: The Greatest Giver Who Changed the World
  • 3. When There's Too Much or Not Enough to Go Around
  • 4. Is Our Extra a Blessing or a Test?
  • 5. Giving Our Homes a Generosity Overhaul
  • 6. The High Cost of Giving Our Lives Away
  • 7. Why We Keep Paying the Price
  • 8. The Happiest People Alive
  • 9. What's Really at Stake?
  • 10. Storing Our Treasures in Heaven
  • 11. A Family Soul-Care Plan
  • 12. The Answer: We Can Change Our Lifestyles, or We Can Change a Life
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments
  • Notes