As children grow and experience life, they face “giants” in many forms – the hurts, struggles, fears and temptations of the world that seduce countless young people away from their divine call to represent Jesus in both purity and power. It is vital for parents to train children to defeat these giants – to become giant-killers.
With honesty, humor and keen biblical insight, bestselling authors Bill and Beni Johnson offer practical tools for becoming a Spirit-led parent. Drawing examples from Scripture and their own experience, they show you how to maintain a strong relationship with your children while also upholding discipline, developing character and instilling in them the desire for external significance.
In these pages, you will discover how to support their uniqueness, gifting and strengths as you help them think through the tough questions: Why am I here? What is God’s purpose for me? How do I fulfil it? You will also be encouraged to face and destroy your own giants, knowing that your example will become your children’s inheritance. Let this book guide you to raise giant-killers – children empowered to make a difference, not only in their lives but in the world.
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Parenting with Divine Purpose
Chapter 1: David, Goliath and You
Chapter 2: Raising Parents
Chapter 3: Parents as Teachers
Chapter 4: Ruling and Serving in the Home
Chapter 5: Architects and Designers
Chapter 6: Being a First Responder
Chapter 7: A Case for Godly Discipline
Chapter 8: Trained to Know God
Chapter 9: Prophetic Direction
Chapter 10: Praying from the Unseen
Chapter 11: Government and Such
Chapter 12: Revival unto Reformation
Chapter 13: Sexuality by Design
Chapter 14: Exposure to World Need
Chapter 15: Exposure to Community
Chapter 16: Exposure to the Supernatural
Chapter 17: Warfare Made Practical
Appendix 1: 10 Things I Wanted My Children to Know
Appendix 2: Home Sunday School Parent’s Guide
Appendix 3: Four Cornerstones of Thought – A Declaration
Appendix 4: Praying the Bible
About the Author:
Bill and Beni Johnson are senior leaders of Bethel Church in Redding, California, bestselling authors and international speakers. Together they serve a growing number of churches through an apostolic network that crosses denominational lines, partnering for revival. Their three children and their spouses are all involved in full-time ministry.
