Author, Carolyn Larsen, is a mom of three.  This might explain her understanding when creating a book like this.  Moms know that kids need to be reminded again and again.  Sometimes it can get daunting being a parent.  The fact is, this is the time that they are being shaped.  This is the role of parenthood, to shape them with the Word of God and to point them, not just to our own values and desires, but to the expectations that Christ has laid out for us in the Bible.

What Does The Bible Say About That? covers 340 topics that kids (and adults) face.  Some topics that we are dealing with and appreciated  reading about were: Obedience, Lying, Brothers and Sisters, Cooperation, Empathy, Speech and Self-confidence.

I love the length of the lessons.  They are brief and conversational.  They aren't done in a lecturing sort of way, but are instead written gently and honestly.

I view this book as a wonderful teaching tool to point our Children to Christ and away from a parent motivated lecture.  Ultimately It's God's word that I want my children to obey, not simply mine.  Everything else falls into place when they seek His advice and follow His instructions.

I plan to use this book in several ways as issues arise in my home.

First, I will read the topic that relates to whatever issue my children  are struggling with.  If I have to repeat the topic more than once then my next step will be to make the child memorize a scripture from that page.  If it continues to be an area of struggle in my home then I will make my children write out the "Today I will" statements at the end of that topic's page.

I think these are all wonderful teaching methods that instruct without arguements, punishment or yelling.  God's word can't be contested and it must be known to our children if we expect them to be adults who are solid in their faith and moral members of society. 

Carolyn Larsen did a wonderful job of saying just enough  to encourage the heart of a child and inspire them to seek God's opinion in times of uncertainty.

You can purchase What Does The Bible Say About That? for $15.99 at www.crossway.org.  Check it out.