Principles and Practices of Biblical Parenting: Raising Godly Children

The idea is simple: God is the Designer. Parent His way. We do not claim to be perfect parents. Humbled by our own failures and encouraged by what we learned raising eight children, we invite families to apply the principles of God’s Word to everyday life.

Principles and Practices of Biblical Parenting: Raising Godly Children explains what the Bible teaches about raising a godly family and why those principles work. From toddlers through the teen years, it joins biblical teaching with practical guidance. Parents learn to set family standards, train toddlers, develop self-control, respond wisely to teenagers, and restore relationships with their children.

Chapter summaries, study questions, and practical examples help parents pursue a loving, ordered, godly family. God wants you to succeed in raising a wonderful, godly family!

Paul and Linda Bucknell, were both raised north of Boston. Their overseas church planting ministry experience was highlighted by the birth of their second daughter in 1985. Later while pastoring in Pittsburgh, PA in the 90's, six more children were added to the family, for a total of eight (3 boys and 5 girls)! Over many years of parenting and homeschooling (still in progress after 25 years!), they have learned much about biblical parenting. Paul says, "God gave me a lot of children because He knew I needed a lot of practice!" After pastoring for ten years, Paul founded Biblical Foundations for Freedom a web-based training ministry (www.foundationsforfreedom.net). He has written more than twelve books. Paul travels internationally to train Christian leaders on various topics such as spiritual growth, marriage, and parenting. Paul and his wife of 33 years, Linda, still reside in Pittsburgh, PA, and now have two grandchildren.