Families are shaped one day at a time through the Word of God
You want your children to become Christ followers, obedient to His commands, and fruitful in their faith, but where do you begin? Though there isn't a formula or prescription for raising godly kids, what you desire for your family begins with heeding God's instructions to remember and declare His faithful works to the next generation.
Bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons, along with her husband, Troy, are gratefully raising six boys on a firm foundation of God's Word by preaching that truth to themselves and their family daily. In this book, they invite you to join them in the holy work of training children to know and love God for a lifetime.
Foundations will help you direct your family one day at a time, as you explore 12 key truths that will help connect your children's hearts-and yours-to the heart of God. With a simple, chapter-a-day format that includes Scripture, devotional thoughts, meditations, and discussion questions, this book will guide you in leading your family.
Bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons, along with her husband, Troy, invite you to join them in the holy work of training children to know and love God for a lifetime. As your family engages with the truths of God's Word, your own heart is also sure to be shaped and formed from the inside out.
"Foundations is flat-out brilliant and necessary. We as parents are starving for resources that actually help us create a home of peace, life, vibrancy, and robust discipleship. This book by Troy and Ruth does that, but even more so. So rich and full of grace, I'll be buying ten and giving them to every parent friend I know!"
-Jefferson Bethke, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus > Religion and It's Not What You Think
"Troy and Ruth Simons have faithfully pursued Christlikeness in their parenting, and their examples have been inspiring to us in our motherhood journey. We encourage any parent who is hungry for wisdom and guidance to pick up this book and glean from their wisdom."
-Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, cofounders of Risen Motherhood, coauthors of Risen Motherhood
"Foundations is a biblically rich guide for helping parents pass on their faith to their kids. Ruth and Troy share personal stories from their own family to both encourage and equip others. There is so much wisdom in this book, but I especially appreciate their fresh and inviting writing style. If you want your kids to follow Jesus, Foundations is filled with ideas you can put into practice today."
-Sean McDowell, Ph.D., professor of apologetics at Biola University, popular speaker, coauthor of So the Next Generation Will Know
"Not only is Foundations a beautiful book that draws the reader in to further discover all that is written within its pages, but woven throughout it Ruth and Troy Simons highlight the beauty of the gospel and its impact as the foundation of the Christian life. Each day they share a mix of insightful stories, stimulating questions, and interesting bits of knowledge that make it easy to dive into dialogue as a family pursuing a deeper understanding of God's Word. Foundations is a great book to use for 'family Bible time' or even as a personal devotional or study through Scripture."
-Aaron and Jennifer Smith, authors of Marriage After God
"Do you ever wonder what people you look up to do to teach their kids about the love of Jesus? When I try to talk to my kids about Jesus, I often find them hanging upside down from the sides of their beds. That's why I'm so grateful for Ruth and Troy Simons. When I first got to know them, I sat around a dinner table listening to how they parent. I had so many questions. Foundations is full of the answers! Not only do they help lay a framework for what relationship with God looks like, but they open their front door and allow us into their home to watc
