Foundations

Families are shaped one day at a time through the Word of God You want your children to become Christ followers, obedient to His commands, and fruitful in their faith, but where do you begin? Though there isn’t a formula or prescription for raising godly kids, what you desire for your family begins with heeding God’s instructions to remember and declare His faithful works to the next generation. Bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons, along with her husband, Troy, are gratefully raising six boys on a firm foundation of God’s Word by preaching that truth to themselves and their family daily. In this book, they invite you to join them in the holy work of training children to know and love God for a lifetime.Foundations will help you direct your family one day at a time, as you explore 12 key truths that will help connect your children’s hearts—and yours—to the heart of God. With a simple, chapter-a-day format that includes Scripture, devotional thoughts, meditations, and discussion questions, this book will guide you in leading your family.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. A Word About Time, and Time in the Word
4. Family Worship 101
5. Foundational Truths
6. Foundation 1: Love God Above All Else and With All You've Got
7. Foundation 2: Hate Sin, Especially Your Own
8. Foundation 3: Hide the Word in Your Heart to Live by It
9. Foundation 4: Set Your Mind Where Christ Is and on All That Is Good and True
10. Foundation 5: Be an Encourager and Build Each Other Up
11. Foundation 6: Give Generously in Word, Action, and Supply - There Is Nothing to Lose
12. Foundation 7: Walk Wisely that Christ Might Be Visible
13. Foundation 8: Cultivate Praise, Prayer, Thanksgiving
14. Foundation 9: Bear with One Another Forgive as God Has Forgiven You
15. Foundation 10: Think of Others as God Does
16. Foundation 11: Keep Your Hope in Heaven and Hold Lightly the Things of Earth
17. Foundation 12: Strive in Grace
18. About the Authors
19. Closing Credits