Over the last 13 years of home schooling I have spent many wonderful hours doing family devotions with the children. It has been the joy and the heart of our home schooling. Many women began asking me to write about what I've learned over these years, and what I found to be effective. So finally, I put pen to paper and wrote the first volume in a set of four books for parents to use in their family devotions.
THE GIFT OF VALUES ~ VOLUME TWO
The long awaited sequel to Volume One! Using the same format as Volume One, it includes stories, inspirational quotes, Boom clips, scriptures, questions to ask your children, and all sorts of creative ideas and suggestions for further books to read and DVDs to watch as a family.
The Gift of Values ~ Volume Two covers the following values:
Generosity
Encouragement
Self Control
Compassion
Patience
Forgiveness
RECOMMENDATIONS
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and wisdom in your book, The Gift of Values. I have been struggling with our morning devotions - trying to inspire our six children, who are all different ages, and trying to keep them all interested. Your book really has been an answer to prayer. I feel like God has touched my heart and kissed my forehead. Joanne Van Vliet, New Zealand
Well done for writing such a readable, entertaining, honest and challenging book! Barbara Jones, New Zealand
"Some would say values are better caught than taught. But both approaches are needed. It respects a child's intellect to explain clearly what generosity is, for instance, and why we should be generous. The Gift of Values is an excellent tool for teaching values. Use it while you also demonstrate consistency in living out those values before your children, and you will effectively pass on Godly values to the next generation." - Dave & Neta Jackson, authors of the Trailblazer Books and Hero Tales, America
The Gift of Values ~ Volume One was released on June 23 2006, and has more recently been published by HSM, Australia in a hard back edition.
I hope this book will be a real encouragement to parents as they seek to impart to their children the priceless gift of values. I have written it as a resource that can be used in your family devotions or in any 'teaching moments' you have with your children.
Volume One covers the following values:
Honesty
Right attitudes
Courage
Perseverance
Diligence
Obedience
With each value there are the following sections:
Once Upon a Time - stories that demonstrate some aspect of the value being studied.
Think About It - questions you can ask your children to get the ball rolling.
Boom Clips - personal glimpses into the Boom family!
Something To Do - practical actitvities which will re-inforce the particular value.
So Said - inspirational quotes that you can use to stimulate discussions with your older children.
Words To Live By - verses from the Bible.
Dig Deeper - suggestions for further reading, and DVDs and movies to watch.
Endorsements
*** "This book is just fantastic - it is everything I longed for as a young parent. Rosie Boom has produced an outstanding
resource for parents. As a young mother, I spent many hours scouring bookshops and parenting magazines for help in creating
family times with our children. I searched for material which taught Christian truths, was inspirational and which captured
the hearts of our youngsters.
This book is what I was looking for. Put together with so much love and care, it will be treasured by parents everywhere.
Rosie's passion for educating children, her mother’s heart and her concern for her children’s character all shine through."
Mary Grant, Co-founder of Parents.Inc. and editor of Parenting Magazine
*** "What mother wouldn't want this book? What mother doesn't need this book?"
Mother of five.
** "What an awesome book. It is practical, honest, and contains such powerful keys to raising
children in the ways of the Master. Rosie's heart is poured out through this book, and the love and
devotion she has for Jesus is contagious. We highly recommend this excellent book forevery one to
read."
Ian and Jane McCormack. Evangelist, Tauranga, NZ
THE GIFT OF VALUES ~ VOLUME TWO
The long awaited sequel to Volume One! Using the same format as Volume One, it includes stories, inspirational quotes, Boom clips, scriptures, questions to ask your children, and all sorts of creative ideas and suggestions for further books to read and DVDs to watch as a family.
The Gift of Values ~ Volume Two covers the following values:
Generosity
Encouragement
Self Control
Compassion
Patience
Forgiveness
RECOMMENDATIONS
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and wisdom in your book, The Gift of Values. I have been struggling with our morning devotions - trying to inspire our six children, who are all different ages, and trying to keep them all interested. Your book really has been an answer to prayer. I feel like God has touched my heart and kissed my forehead. Joanne Van Vliet, New Zealand
Well done for writing such a readable, entertaining, honest and challenging book! Barbara Jones, New Zealand
"Some would say values are better caught than taught. But both approaches are needed. It respects a child's intellect to explain clearly what generosity is, for instance, and why we should be generous. The Gift of Values is an excellent tool for teaching values. Use it while you also demonstrate consistency in living out those values before your children, and you will effectively pass on Godly values to the next generation." - Dave & Neta Jackson, authors of the Trailblazer Books and Hero Tales, America
The Gift of Values ~ Volume One was released on June 23 2006, and has more recently been published by HSM, Australia in a hard back edition.
I hope this book will be a real encouragement to parents as they seek to impart to their children the priceless gift of values. I have written it as a resource that can be used in your family devotions or in any 'teaching moments' you have with your children.
Volume One covers the following values:
Honesty
Right attitudes
Courage
Perseverance
Diligence
Obedience
With each value there are the following sections:
Once Upon a Time - stories that demonstrate some aspect of the value being studied.
Think About It - questions you can ask your children to get the ball rolling.
Boom Clips - personal glimpses into the Boom family!
Something To Do - practical actitvities which will re-inforce the particular value.
So Said - inspirational quotes that you can use to stimulate discussions with your older children.
Words To Live By - verses from the Bible.
Dig Deeper - suggestions for further reading, and DVDs and movies to watch.
Songs mentioned in The Gift of Values:
Shepherd's Call:
Beggars on the Road
Riches to Rust:
Compassionate Heart:
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Shepherd's Call:
Beggars on the Road
Riches to Rust:
Compassionate Heart:
Endorsements
*** "This book is just fantastic - it is everything I longed for as a young parent. Rosie Boom has produced an outstanding
resource for parents. As a young mother, I spent many hours scouring bookshops and parenting magazines for help in creating
family times with our children. I searched for material which taught Christian truths, was inspirational and which captured
the hearts of our youngsters.
This book is what I was looking for. Put together with so much love and care, it will be treasured by parents everywhere.
Rosie's passion for educating children, her mother’s heart and her concern for her children’s character all shine through."
Mary Grant, Co-founder of Parents.Inc. and editor of Parenting Magazine
*** "What mother wouldn't want this book? What mother doesn't need this book?"
Mother of five.
** "What an awesome book. It is practical, honest, and contains such powerful keys to raising
children in the ways of the Master. Rosie's heart is poured out through this book, and the love and
devotion she has for Jesus is contagious. We highly recommend this excellent book forevery one to
read."
Ian and Jane McCormack. Evangelist, Tauranga, NZ