Give Them Grace: Leading Your Kids to Joy and Freedom Through Gospel-Centered Parenting

“So many Christian parents fall into the trap of asking the law to do in the hearts of their children what only grace can accomplish. Armed with threats, manipulation, and guilt, they attempt to create change that only the cross of Jesus Christ makes possible. It is so encouraging to read a parenting book that points parents to the grace of the cross and shows them how to be instruments of that grace in the lives of their children.“

“This is not just a book on parenting; this is deep training in the gospel. Elyse Fitzpatrick shows parents how to model themselves after the heavenly Father, who changed his children not by wrath and the law but by grace. A lot of books talk about gospel-centeredness in theory; this book shows you how to apply it to one of life’s most important relationships.“

“This book is about how we, as parents, must find our strength in God alone, and how our children need to be invited into that same gospel story. It is both humbling and encouraging, challenging and practical.“

“Ten years ago, Give Them Grace was one of the pieces of parenting gold that helped me understand the gospel myself as a young mother. It stood in such contrast to heavy-handed Christian parental ‘how-to’ advice and instead it centered me on ‘who to.’ I am so excited this is rereleasing in a space with many loud voices. This will be a breath of fresh air to parents who want to center their parenting on the grace of Jesus Christ.“

“I am grateful for this revised and updated edition, which takes a refreshing and more balanced approach to discipline and contemporary challenges while embracing the individuality of each child. Seamlessly weaving timeless biblical wisdom with a sensitive understanding of the whole child, Give Them Grace equips parents to not only raise their children but also nurture enduring relationships with them. A must-read for those seeking wisdom and grace in the journey of parenthood.“