Table of Contents
1 Introduction: Setting the Stage 1
2 Biblical Overview 8
3 Our Home 24
4 Richard's Family: A Study in Contrasts 32
5 Tom's Family: Leading by Example 41
6 The Seven Realities of Experiencing God 48
7 Roles Parents Play 62
8 God Is Always at Work around Us 75
9 God Calls Us into a Love Relationship 90
10 God Invites Us to Become Involved with Him in His Work 107
11 God Speaks by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, Prayer, Circumstances, and the Church to Reveal Himself, His Purposes, and His Ways 127
12 God's Invitation for You to Work with Him Always Leads You to a Crisis of Belief That Requires Faith and Action 142
13 You Must Make Major Adjustments in Your Life to Join God in What He Is Doing 157
14 You Come to Know God by Experience as You Obey Him and He Accomplishes His Purposes through You 172
15 Getting Your Family on the Right Track 187
16 Developing a Godly Legacy 203
17 Blessing Other Families 220
Conclusion: Helping Your Family Experience God Today 233
About the Authors 239