I am currently reading Lou Priolo's book, The Heart of Anger: Practical Help for the Prevention and Cure of Anger in Children. It is amazing for anyone who struggles with anger - if you are a homeschooling mom (or probably any mom!) you probably fit this category - though it is directed towards how to help angry children. It has so much practical and Biblical wisdom I have been convicted of the anger in my own heart and am taking steps to address it, I have been convicted of the sin in my life that can lead to my children's anger and I will hopefully be able to assist my children in learning how to biblically handle their anger so that they don't have to re-teach habits when they are in their 30's! The best thing is that it gives me hope and reassurance that the Bible does indeed have the answers to "everything pertaining to life and godliness". So I highly recommend it and I have only read through Chapter 7! I will try to go into more detail as I am able to get my thoughts together, but had to share!
-J |
• Jul. 5, 2007 - The Heart of Anger
Hello from Australia. I have read this book too, about 4 years ago, and our family found it very helpful. Another book we read at the same time was called Putting Off Anger. I think it is by John Coblentz. It was excellent too.
I agree that mother's often have a problem with anger. I always thought I was such a patient and gentle mother, but life at home with my children all day, proved me wrong. I got so much out of both of these books, and realised it wasn't outside forces causing my anger, it was me on the inside.
Thanks for sharing about the book. I will have to go and read it again.
Amanda