Raising World Changers in a Changing World

Almost any parent you asked would tell you that they want their children to be happy, successful adults. But many of us forget (or never knew to begin with) that lasting personal joy is not necessarily found the way the world says it is--through reaching a certain socioeconomic status, having a certain job, buying a certain house, or having a certain amount in one's bank account. In fact, says Kristen Welch, popular blogger and author of Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, personal satisfaction comes not from grabbing onto things but from holding them with an open hand and, very often, giving them away.

In this inspiring book, Welch shows parents how to discover for themselves and instill in their kids the profound joy that comes from sharing what we have been given--our time, our talents, and even what's in our wallets--with those who have less. Through powerful personal stories as well as stories from Scripture, Welch offers a tantalizing alternative to status quo parenting that has the power to impact not only our own families but the entire world. At the end of each chapter, one of the author's kids offers their perspective on what it's like to be raised as a world changer.

• Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World: How One Family Learned That Saying No Can Lead to Life's Biggest Yes
• Rhinestone Jesus: Saying Yes to God When Sparkly, Safe Faith Is No Longer Enough
• The Lifegiving Parent: Giving Your Child a Life Worth Living for Christ
• The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids
• Just Open the Door: How One Invitation Can Change a Generation
• Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People
• Love Does for Kids
• The Ministry of Ordinary Places: Waking Up to God's Goodness Around You
• The Way of Abundance: A 60-Day Journey into a Deeply Meaningful Life
• The Lifegiving Parent Experience: A 10-Week Journey of Parenting for Life