The Shaping of a Christian Family

Parenting in today's world can feel like an uphill battle. How do we guide our children through the social and spiritual minefields of our culture? How do we make sure that they are ready when they leave the nest? And how do we trust God to watch over them as they do?

In this classic book, beloved author Elisabeth Elliot reveals cherished memories and valuable insights she gathered from her experiences growing up in a Christian home. Through the stories of her parents, grandparents, and siblings, Elliot extols the importance of obedience, prayer, trust, courtesy, and forgiveness, among many other lessons she learned as a child.

The Shaping of a Christian Family is an inspiring book for new and experienced parents, grandparents, and all who have come to trust Elliot's compassionate wisdom.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Introduction
4. Preface
5. Chapter 1: A Victorian Home
6. Chapter 2: A Goodly Heritage
7. Chapter 3: A Beautiful New House
8. Chapter 4: The Cottage, the Schottische, the Church
9. Chapter 5: Brave for Daddy Dear
10. Chapter 6: Light and Life
11. Chapter 7: Sit Still, My Daughter
12. Chapter 8: A Man of Decision
13. Chapter 9: A Christian Home Is Born
14. Chapter 10: The New Missionaries
15. Chapter 11: He Lived What He Taught Us
16. Chapter 12: Frugality, Hospitality, and Heroes
17. Chapter 13: The Lord's Day
18. Chapter 14: A Habit of Order
19. Chapter 15: More Babies
20. Chapter 16: A Father's Tenderness
21. Chapter 17: A Mother Is a Chalice
22. Chapter 18: Sacrificial Authority
23. Chapter 19: Trust
24. Chapter 20: Love Is Patient and Kind
25. Chapter 21: Rules
26. Chapter 22: Enforcement: A Mission for Redemption
27. Chapter 23: Encouragement
28. Chapter 24: Franconia
29. Chapter 25: Work and Play
30. Chapter 26: Courtesy
31. Chapter 27: A Mother's Devotion
32. Chapter 28: Letting Us Grow
33. Chapter 29: Letting Us Go
34. Chapter 30: The Matter of Marriage
35. Chapter 31: The Family Letters
36. Afterword
37. Closing Credits