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FROM SONYA:
Is there hope for change?
Am I a candidate to become a grace-filled mom whose children will one day rise up and bless?
Can I grow spiritually so that love rules and I breathe life-giving words?
I've asked myself these questions so often. In the midst of parenting, there are times when it seems there is no hope left for me as a mom.
I love the gentle hope that the authors, Amber Lia and Wendy Speake, share within this book.
"You can count on God's promise that He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.
Dream big. Let yourself imagine a home where your words set a tone of loving-kindness. A home where your first reaction is compassion instead of annoyance. Where you replace the fiery cycle of anger and guilt with conviction and spiritual growth. A place where you draw the hearts of your children towards grace and where everyone thrives."
I know that is the prayer I have for our home and I'm sure it is for you as well.
Triggers is a wonderful book that is full of practical encouragement. Each chapter focuses on situations and very day actions of our kids that can "trigger" negative reactions from us as parents.
The thirty-one chapters are short, which is perfect for bus parents. You could easily read one a day for an entire month as part of your morning devotions or routine.
I truly appreciate the approach this book takes to changing our parent hearts instead of trying to "fix" our kids. It starts with us.
FROM THE BOOK:
Do you believe your struggle with anger stems from the wrong behavior you see displayed in your children? The knee-jerk reactions and blow-ups you’re facing are often a result of a bigger set of “triggers.” Some of these are external, like a child’s disobedience, backtalk, or selective hearing, while others are internal, like an overflowing schedule, sleep deprivation, or perhaps your own painful experiences from childhood.
Triggers: Exchanging Parent’s Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses examines common parenting issues that cause us to explode inappropriately at our children. Moving beyond simple parenting tips on how to change your child’s behavior, authors Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer biblical insight and practical tools to equip and encourage you on the journey away from anger-filled reactions toward gentle, biblical responses.
MY RATING: ☆☆☆☆
☆ star = highly disliked & probably didn't finish.
☆☆ stars = wouldn't recommend.
☆☆☆ stars = mostly good but may have some concerns.
☆☆☆☆stars = very good.
☆☆☆☆☆ stars = reserved for my absolute favorite books.
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