A Spiritual Heritage: Connecting Kids and Grandkids to God and Family

As a parent, you want to give your children more than a happy life today--you want to build a sturdy foundation that fosters health for generations. But what does it mean to be a spiritual heritage builder for your kids?Spiritual heritage is connectedness. It is vision. It's the courage to stand up for what you believe in as a family and the choice to be a family that blesses others. It's everything God says in the Bible about family and parenting all thrown together into a messy, love-filled household. And dads, moms, grandpas, and grandmas who focus on developing a strong spiritual heritage equip kids to understand faith, family, and character and make those values their own.Starting is easy--and it can happen any time, even if your nest is already empty.With three adult children, eleven grandkids, over forty-five years in Christian education, and a home filled with generations of laughter and love, Glen and Ellen Schuknecht are amply qualified to help you discover a vision for your own family. Come journey with them and discover the ideas you need, the hope you crave, and the grace you require to raise passionate and God-connected future generations. Review "Intensely practical and deeply insightful,A Spiritual Heritage is the kind of book I would've loved when I was a young parent desperate for wisdom from parents who have been there. The Schuknechts have an uncanny ability to help you discern what to do in many child-rearing situations--all with grace and peace. Any parent wanting to instill a godly heritage in their children's lives should read this book." -- Mary DeMuth, author ofBuilding the Christian Family You Never Had Published On: 2017-06-27"With the gentleness of grandparents and the wisdom of professionals, Glen and Ellen tell heartwarming and inspiring stories that give practical insight into grace-filled child-rearing. Applying their insights will prepare kids for life in the real world and pass a rich heritage of faith to the next generation." -- Jim Jackson, president and cofounder of Connected Families Published On: 2017-06-27"This book is more than a nice theory that academics came up with while writing in their book-lined offices. I've seen the godly heritage that Glen and Ellen have built in their family. I've pulled up a stool to their kitchen counter, eaten Ellen's famous cinnamon rolls, and eavesdropped on the holy conversations that they've had with their kids and grandkids."So much of the teaching I received as a parent was about breaking a child of their sin. But along with trying to break the sin, we sometimes broke their spirit. That is why I cannot recommend this book enough. Discipline while building up a child's faith instead of breaking their spirit? Yes, please!"A must-read for every struggling parent and grandparent who wants to leave a spiritual legacy and feels that it might be too late. The good news? It's never too late to show God's love to our kids." -- Kathi Lipp Published On: 2017-06-27"I am incredibly blessed to have grown up with parents who gave me a true spiritual heritage?one that carried me through my tough teenage years and into adulthood, where I have started my own family. I can't recommend this book enough to parents and grandparents who want to build strong, connected families that will love God and love each." -- Erin MacPherson, author of more than 12 books including The Christian Mama's Guide series Published On: 2017-06-27"If God has blessed you with children, they are your most important calling. They are immortal souls entrusted to your care. Will your children love God? Will your grandchildren make a difference in the world for Christ? Glen and Ellen's book is filled with powerful Scriptures, honest stories, and everyday ideas that will equip you to shape the faith of your family for generations to come." -- Rob Rienow, founder of Visionary Family Ministries Published On: 2017-06-27"Glen and Ellen Schuknecht