Values-Driven
Family
It has been a true honor to get to know Marc and Cindy Carrier of Values-Driven. I have
enjoyed communicating with Cindy through email and was privileged to be able to review most of their
materials....and they are EXCELLENT! I whole-heartedly recommend all these resources to you! They
will help you along and encourage you as you disciple your children!
The Values-Driven
Family: A Proactive Plan for Successful Biblical Parenting
by Marc and Cynthia
Carrier
So you're not a perfect parent?!
The Values-Driven Family is a comprehensive guide to family life that was designed
to powerfully equip imperfect parents as they press on in the monumental task of
raising children for the Lord.
As Christian parents, we want our children to grow up loving and serving the Lord, with a
character that reflects their faith--but we're not always the greatest example, are we? And Sunday-to-Sunday church
doesn't seem to counterbalance all of the other negative influences out there, either. How will these things affect
the outcome of this parenting adventure--and can we be sure that the 18 years we have with our children are being
used to their fullest potential?
The "Values-Driven" paradigm equips you to succeed in this endeavor. By integrating faith into life, and learning
to balance all of life's essential elements, family members grow in Christlikeness together as they strive toward
common goals. In a sense, it's a one-size-fits-all approach because it rests on the authority and proven wisdom of
God's Word; on the other hand, it's not a "cookie-cutter" solution for family success.
The Values-Driven Family is actually four books in one. It covers the fundamentals
of family dynamics, parenting essentials, Biblical character development, and home management (yes, even budgets
and schedules!)--everything the Bible has to say about family-related topics in a single, concise,
easy-to-read-and-apply package.
Discover what so many others have--The Values-Driven
Family is that single, comprehensive resource that brings it all together for Christian parents.
It makes a great gift or ministry resource and it's a book you'll want to have on your shelf so you can return to
it again and again along the course of your own parenting journey.
"If I had to sum up the feel of The Values Driven Family in one word, it
would probably be ‘humble.' I have read many parenting books, and so many of them are full of “you
have to do it MY way” language. That was missing from this book, for which I was very thankful.
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I found that instead of being a “fix the kid” kind of book, VDF went to
the heart of some of my own struggles. In my opinion, this book is more about
relationship with the Lord, and also with our family members--not so much a step-by-step how-to book
for having perfect-mannered children." |
| Jenna Pinson, December 2007 Product Review at ChoosingHome.com (now
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"The Values Driven Family fills a void
by completing the parenting picture where other resources leave off. ...
This is the kind of book to give to new parents or new Christians who need some good counsel
regarding family life. Do you know some parents who could use a little help in raising their
families Biblically? Give them the gift of The Values Driven Family, and they will receive
not merely a little help, but a comprehensive proactive plan for successful Biblical
parenting."
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| Product review in The Old Schoolhouse Magazine (Click here to read the complete review.) |
Values-Driven
Discipleship: Biblical Instruction and Character Training Manual
by Marc and Cynthia
Carrier
As parents, we tend to react to our children's misbehaviors and fail to
address the underlying heart issues. Values-Driven
Discipleship offers sound teaching and Bible verses that help you to focus on what
really matters: getting God's Word from the mind to the heart, so that behaviors
are changed from the inside out!
Stewards—that’s what we are: entrusted by God with one of the greatest responsibilities known to humanity.
God, in His wisdom, has given us mere mortals the awesome responsibility of preparing little humans (that is, our
children) for eternity. It’s mind-blowing stuff. Have you ever pondered this reality? Have you ever wondered if you
are doing enough? Is our effort proportional to the magnitude of this stewardship? Did God really know what He was
asking of us? Can we handle this responsibility?
The good news is, He doesn’t leave us guessing about how we are to steward His possessions—our children. Early on,
God gave His chosen people, the Israelites, instruction on how to fulfill this sacred trust: “And these words,
which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and
shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down,
and when thou risest up” (Deuteronomy 6:6-7).
But even if you do recognize the obligation and the opportunity you have to encourage your children in
character growth and in faith, it's still a daunting task. The Bible is a big book; children are, after all,
children; and of course, life is busy!
Wouldn’t you love to have a quick-reference resource in your home that would empower you to teach your children the
Scriptures by theme, encouraging them in the character traits that are of greatest value to God?
Review the Values-Driven Discipleship table of contents to see the wealth of wonderful material that you'd have
readily available to impress upon your children’s hearts, whether during quiet times or everyday "teachable
moments." The manual features a handy index of behaviors and character traits so you can find what you need in
seconds--and all the verses are completely written out, so you don't need to dig through multiple volumes or
cross reference with your own Bible to find what you're looking for. It doesn't get much easier than this!
Likewise, Dads appreciate being able to pull out this comprehensive teaching tool at family devotional times; it
reduces preparation time and offers topical teachings that are relevant and attention-grabbing for the children.
Values-Driven Discipleship offers tips on maximizing Bible reading and prayer times, and also includes Scripture
Memory methods for the whole family.
Make the most of every opportunity and proactively encourage your children to grow in Christlike character. Get
your copy of Values-Driven Discipleship today; it's well worth the investment!
“Values Driven Discipleship is clearly a
visionary product for equipping parents who are serious about fulfilling
their biblical mandate for instilling faith into their children. Parents will be referring back to
this resource repeatedly when they are looking for the just-right Bible passages to bring God’s
Word into life’s teachable moments. The effects of proactively
bringing Scripture into our children’s day-to-day discipleship will carry into
eternity. Even more importantly, it’s a comprehensive devotional tool that
will empower parents to instill the building blocks of faith into the hearts and minds of our
children.”
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| Steve Nelson; Pastor, homeschooling father of seven children, and author of
Premeditated Parenting |
"Being a homeschool mom, my deepest desire is to disciple my children....How many of us have the time
to stop, get our Bible, and find some verses that pertain to the issues we are addressing with our
children? It isn’t a problem to have a planned
Bible curriculum or Bible study that you go through each day as a part of your
homeschool day, but what about every other hour of
the day? Don’t you wish you had a resource that you could quickly and easily
flip to the appropriate character issue and begin looking at and reading verses together with your
child? Well, Marc and Cynthia Carrier have provided such a resource!...I have had the privilege of
previewing this book and using it with my children. It has been so helpful. I have used it in our
morning devotional time, focusing on a specific core value that we need to work on. Now
I am striving to claim those "teachable
moments" and use this resource to point my children to the Truth of His
Word all throughout the day. I can’t say enough good things about this wonderful
resource!...Values Driven Discipleship is a MUST for every parent. It is the resource that you
will find yourself going to again and again throughout the day. It may very well be the most important parenting resource you
will ever own!"
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The Growing
Homeschool: Integrating Babies and Toddlers into Your Already Busy Schedule
by Cynthia Carrier
We homeshooling Moms wear many hats. We often feel pressured to perform and wonder if we can truly
do it all. Throw little ones into the mix, and our days can quickly become overwhelming. The Growing
Homeschool can help!
As a homeschool Mom, you've probably asked yourself some of these questions:
>> How do you homeschool older children and
adequately nurture your little ones?
>> Is it possible to keep a clean house, raise infants and toddlers,
homeschool--and more?
>> Can you successfully "do it all" and enjoy doing
it?
As a homeschooling mom, your day is
full . Juggling home management, family, ministry, often
work-at-home, and your children’s education is a challenge. When you add infants and
toddlers into the mix, things can get downright hectic. The Growing Homeschool
can help you not only survive, but
thrive!
You will discover the difference
between balance and integration,
and how to leverage both for maximum effectiveness. Learn from an experienced, but in-the-trenches homeschool
mom of six how to prioritize, develop a workable routine, address the needs of different ages and stages of
children, homeschool with greater ease, keep the little ones productively occupied during school time, and—most
importantly—continually focus on the things that are of greatest value to God.
View the Table of
Contents
With your purchase, you'll receive 17
pages of FREE "Homeschool Helpers," including worksheets, templates, and a unit study
supplement!
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"This book spoke to me in four key areas: 1) what to do with the
little ones and not feel like you are ignoring them for hours at a time (not that you really can
but sometimes it feels like it), 2) ideas on how to nudge the older ones out of the proverbial
academic nest, 3) the concept of integration versus balance--that has created a
paradigm shift in my thinking about how I handle my life
circumstances--and 4) examples of what it looks like to teach core values no matter the
circumstance--even a little baby."
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Stephanie Buckwalter; author, homeschool mom of five children, and owner of www.busyhomeschooler.com
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"The most significant thing I took away from this was focus. While being assured
that I am not alone in my struggle to balance all the demands of home management, motherhood, and
homeschooling, I was also reminded that homeschooling is not, first and foremost, about academics.
Academics are important, but the most important thing is the discipleship of our
children. Cindy suggests that the thing for which we should be striving is not really
balance,
but integration . Wow! How
true!
...There are suggestions for specific
activities to keep little ones, of several different age groups, constructively
occupied. There is help for training small ones in basic
integrating-the-family skills. (This emphasis on keeping the family
together as a family is something I greatly appreciated about the book. There is no "divide-and-conquer"
mentality here.)
Finally, there are recommendations of very
practical ways to teach important character qualities to our older children
as they serve their younger siblings (and as we give their youngest siblings the extra attention
required for their care). Based on twelve "core values" (see The Values-Driven
Family for more information), these activities and
emphases help us focus on building positive character, rather than simply correcting negative
behavior. (Proactive is good!)"
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 Defeating
Depression: Cooperating with God to Experience Victory over Negative Emotions
Downloadable audio
seminar by Cynthia Carrier
The Blues. The Blahs. Discouragement, Despair, Depression. Whatever you happen to call those
feelings, we all experience them at one time or another. Particularly as women, we are prone to
ups and downs due to either monthly or pregnancy and nursing-related hormone fluctuations. Maybe clinical
depression is hereditary in your family. Or sometimes, life just gets you down!
Whatever the cause, there is no easy cure and no "quick fix." However, there are some practical
steps you can take to fight back against emotional negativity. Do the practical things, and then
get to the root of your emotional struggles by focusing on God and His Word. Our struggle is not
against flesh and blood--and the battle is ultimately the Lord's. Cooperate with God to experience victory over
your negative emotions!
This jam-packed audio seminar package tells it like it is and is designed to help you overcome depression and
chronic discouragement:
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"Defeating Depression" 45-minute
seminar on MP3 |
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15-page ebook of Audio text |
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Accompanying 21-page personal
journal for meditation and reflection |
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20 designed Scripture Memory
Cards |
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"Mommy Care Package"--set of 6
audios from Cindy Rushton, valued at $36* |
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Uplifting and Inspirational audios
from OneVoice |
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