Parenting First Aid: Hope for the Discouraged

“God has given my wife and me the privilege of parenting four children, each one adopted as an older child from backgrounds of neglect, trauma, and abuse. What a delightful gift Marty Machowski has provided for parents like usparents for whom there are days when success is simply surviving and loving one another to the end of the day. Parenting First Aid is gentle, honest, raw, and wholly centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

“If youve got parenting figured out, this book is not for you. For the rest of us, here is good medicine from Gods Wordnot for our childs heart, but for ours. As I read, I was repeatedly refreshed by Martys unblinking candor about the challenges of children and the faithfulness of God. In these pages, youll find wisdom for the weary and hope for the hurting.”

“Parenting is challenging work. Its also a gift from a God and a unique opportunity to display Gods glory as we lovingly shepherd our children and teach them the gospel of Christ. Marty Machowskis new book, Parenting First Aid, is a timely and encouraging reminder for parents to persevere. Every weary parent needs this book.”

“Many Christian parents have a rich knowledge of Gods Word, but they dont always understand how to apply that knowledge to the parenting trials God sends their way and can find themselves in a desert of parenting worries. In Parenting First Aid, Machowski brings the refreshment of Scripture to that desert. I found myself in tears as the rivers of the Word flowed into some parched corners of my life.”

“Parents can wisely face elephant-sized challenges with youthbut best with only one forkful of wisdom at a time. Machowskis book serves Gods wise counsel in bite-size devotionals. This is not so much about what to do as a parent as it is about who to be. The lessons are brief, interesting, and with practical instruction that you can apply immediately. If challenging parenting drains you, exasperates you, confuses you, frustrates you, these weekly meals will nurture you.”

“Marty Machowskis Bible-saturated, gospel-shaped writing has been a blessing to my family. As a pastor, his devotionals are my go-to resource for family worship. Marty has the heart of a shepherd, the wisdom of a sage, and provides hope-filled refreshment to any parent who is weary or discouraged. Parenting First Aid is a wonderful book that has my highest endorsement, and I encourage you to pick up a copy today.”