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Family by the Book: How to Build the Family God Intended
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781968541255
Publisher: Nera House Publishing
Published: Dec 12 2025
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Cultural trends constantly redefine the family, but God's blueprint remains timeless and trustworthy. Family by the Book: How to Build the Family God Intended provides that blueprint, offering a clear and practical guide for constructing a family that honors God and reflects His unchanging design.
With over four decades of ministry and personal experience, Mark Hobafcovich presents a compelling vision for family life, using the powerful and intuitive analogy of a construction project. This book is not a collection of abstract theories but a hands-on manual for building a family on the solid rock of Scripture.
The journey begins with an exploration of God's divine blueprint, revealing how the family is designed to be a living reflection of God's own character and His relationship with His people. With Jesus Christ as the unwavering cornerstone, you will learn how to lay a foundation that can withstand the storms of life.
Family by the Book then guides you through the essential framework of a godly home, detailing the unique and complementary roles of each family member. You will discover:
- God's Divine Blueprint: Understand how the family is designed to reflect God's character and His relationship with His people, with Jesus Christ as the cornerstone.
- The Husband's Foundation: Discover the husband's role as a servant-leader who loves his wife as Christ loved the church, providing a solid foundation of love and security.
- The Wife's Support Structure: Understand the wife's vital role as a helper and supporter, a role that reflects the ministry of the Holy Spirit and brings strength and harmony to the family.
- Children as Willing Helpers: Learn how to cultivate a heart of obedience and honor in your children, viewing them as active participants in the family's construction.
- Parents as Master Builders: Equip yourself with the tools to be a wise and loving parent, raising your children in the training and instruction of the Lord.
- Building Through Challenges: Find practical wisdom for navigating difficult seasons, building within a community, and addressing the hard work and imperfections of family life.
- Creating a Lasting Legacy: Learn how to construct a family rooted in God's grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit that brings glory to His name for generations to come.
This book does not ignore the messy realities of construction. It acknowledges that building a family is hard work, filled with challenges and imperfections. You will find practical wisdom for building within a community, navigating through difficult seasons, and ultimately, constructing a lasting legacy of faith for generations to come.
Rooted in the grace of God and empowered by the Holy Spirit, Family by the Book is more than just a guide-it is an invitation to partner with the Master Builder in creating a family that is not only strong and enduring but also a beautiful masterpiece that brings glory to His name.
Whether you are laying the first stones of your marriage, are in the midst of the demanding child-rearing years, or are seeking to reinforce the foundations of your established family, this book will provide you with the encouragement and biblical wisdom you need to build the family God intended.
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