Author: Noël Piper
What kind of read is it?
Easy. Quick. Practical. Centered around God, family, and homemaking.
Why did I read it?
Traditions are so wonderful. I want to be intentional about building some with Bert and Gwen so this book is helpful in giving ideas, encouragement, and reasons why.
Favorite quotes from the book?
Our children come to believe, probably unconsciously, that whatever is repeated regularly has significance. It was God's design that learning happen by frequent and regular repetition. (p.34)
But the steadiness of a daily childhood habit is a good basis for future disciplined living. (p.46)
Sometimes, when things are going well, we might too easily forget that we have only one sure, immovable, dependable strength---Jesus, who was a baby once and is always and forever God. That is what holds us and keeps us whether or not we can carry out our traditions. May our decorations, gifts, and festivities---or lack of them---never block our view of him but always point us toward him. Only Christ matters. (p.88)
What will I remember most about this book?
- Daily Bible reading can be taught to young children by giving them 15 minutes alone with God to listen to Bible stories on cd or read a picture Bible.
- Thanksgiving should be about thanking GOD. A good way is to put up a poster and have people write or draw pictures of what they are thanking Him for. And read Psalm 95!
- The recipes and the poems were really fun. Someday I hope to try the special Breakfast Cake (p.14)
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