When it comes to Christian parenting, we crave confidence, wisdom, and―most of all―peace.

We pray for peace when our little ones are tossed about by waves of emotions, for connection and confidence when navigating stressful mornings and exhausting nights, and for wisdom in knowing how best to discipline our kids. As Christian parents, we're desperate to get it right, to raise our children to be strong, courageous followers of Jesus―and yet, despite the overload of endless advice at our fingertips, we often feel completely and utterly lost.

You can become the parent Christ has called you to be―and change your home and family from the inside out. In The Flourishing Family, Dr. David and Amanda Erickson offer a new parenting perspective―one that cultivates peace, gentleness, and confidence. Deeply rooted in Scripture and backed by modern neuroscience as well as insight into child development, their book will equip you to

• rethink common assumptions about what the Bible says about parenting―and align your parenting approach with the teachings of Jesus and your identity in Him,
• cultivate the inner peace needed to lead and guide your family with Christ, and His grace, at the center,
• critically assess various gentle parenting principles through a Gospel lens so that you can respond to your child with understanding and patience, honoring the divine image and unique personality God created them to have, and
• use compassionate discipline as discipleship to focus on the heart behind your child's actions, addressing the developmental or neurological roots of their behavior rather than merely correcting or punishing their actions or choices.

Your legacy is not defined by your parenting perfection but by your commitment to follow in the way of Jesus and to trust His Spirit to cultivate the seeds you're diligently planting throughout your children's lives. Trust that He will meet you in these pages―and that He will transform your hearts and home.

A six-session study to equip, empower, and help you feel less alone in your parenting journey.

What does the Bible actually say about parenting? How do we establish a Jesus-centered foundation for our family--and get our children to actually listen to us?

If you're lost in the sea of parenting advice, you aren't alone. Created for individual or small group use, Dr. David and Amanda Erickson guide Christian parents on their journey to confidently disciple and develop their children--without relying on threats and punishment.

Each session includes:

• Extended teaching on the theology and principles from The Flourishing Family along with ideas back by neuroscience
• Helps parents examine popular parenting methods such as gentle parenting through a Gospel lens
• Practical exercises and invitations to infuse peace into your family relationships, practices, and behaviors
• Discussion questions for reflection or for fostering community of like-minded parents
• Introductory video available for streaming

In the midst of the chaos inherent to parenting, Jesus invites us to be anchored to His peace. He remains undisturbed by spills and messes, unruffled by sibling disagreements, and non-anxious about our internal struggles. In The Flourishing Family Study Guide, discover how to parent with grace and patience, peace and purpose.

Streaming videos for each session also available (sold separately)

It is within our power to provide an opportunity-rich childhood for all

In 1941 President Franklin Roosevelt delivered his famous Four Freedoms speech. In that speech Roosevelt proposed that all Americans should be granted the freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. In his new book, The Fifth Freedom, senior vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York David Erickson makes the case for the freedom to an open future.

The status quo in the United States is unfair and expensive. We spend too much on downstream consequences of people living in poverty rather than spending money on the upstream conditions that would guarantee an opportunity-rich childhood for all. A strong foundation in childhood is the best predictor of a healthy and productive adulthood. A commitment to the fifth freedom would save trillions on avoided chronic disease, incarceration, educational failures, and lost productivity.

The Fifth Freedom calls for place-based institutions that support growth and development--good schools, well-funded libraries, safe streets and public spaces, quality health care, spiritual homes, and well-functioning transportation that puts other essential amenities in reach, especially jobs--that work in concert with individual interventions--tutoring, counseling, and coaching. Not providing children with the resources they need is more expensive than reacting the negative consequences of not having them.

CALIFORNIA, IT'S YOUR FAULT!

Robbie Martin was a simple student of seismology who was mentored by Dr. Rudolph Stone, a famous seismologist and geologist. On one of his first adventures to the San Andreas Fault, Robbie met Dr. Julie Richardson, and together with the help of Dr. Stone, they formulated a theory of what might happen in the next few months on the great fault line in California.

After several adventures traveling all over the Golden State and investigating earth movements in Oregon, the team had a reprise that culminated with a grand wedding in a snowstorm at Lake Tahoe.

The status quo doesn't work for millions of Americans, and the consequences of millions of failures are expensive for everyone else. There has to be a better, fairer, and more cost-effective way of helping people achieve success. That is what this book is all about.

This book is intended for the new homeowner, pre-owned homeowner and renter. It will give you valuable and concise information on how to assess the inner workings of your new residence, thereby providing you with the consumer awareness you need as you go through this exciting journey.

You will find a breakdown that takes you from room to room identifying items you should look for as you inspect your new home. We have also provided for you examples and helpful hints in caring for your new home as well as a section for notes in the back of this book. This book will also assist you in properly maintaining your new residence.

Typically, for the new homeowner, the builder's representative will meet you at the home for an orientation to explain the inner workings of your new home. The warranty will be explained as well as how to obtain service from their company. Usually the builder has a set time limit per home when performing an orientation. By having a checklist and a set of preset questions for this day, your orientation will be smooth and free of distractions. You will find the questions you need to ask in this book as you go from room to room.

For the pre-owned homeowner, you will be able to assess your new home like a pro. This book gives concise information which will enable you to check the inner workings of the home in an easy format.

For the renter, this book gives information for you to assess the home for any minor deficiencies prior to moving in. Thus being able to secure your deposit when it is time to move to your next new home.

To every HomeOwner who isn't afraid to ask the questions...

Knowledge of your home is a powerful tool!

Things are definitely getting weird. Izzy's choices of late have not improved this situation. Coming to Alaska with a wild bunch using stolen tickets, and when she didn't put out, they threw her out the into the cold with only a light coat Later, no one returned to the domed-house in Healy, where that nice preacher had brought her last night; or was early morning? What strangeness, but she has a job, winter clothes from her friends, and a room. Tomorrow she starts her first real job. She can't call home because the telephone isn't working. She can't find the preacher and the owners of the domed-house. Many are missing. People were saying it's all because of aliens. Others are blaming God. This doesn't help her problems. Who can she trust; her new employers? Not those two strange boys but the old guy? She should have listened to her mom, stayed out of trouble, and maybe gone to church. How is she going to survive day two of her new life, or even day 3?

Continue to follow the adventures and miss-adventures of the teenager Izzy and her new friend Geo as they meet new friends during the Tribulation period. These two, who recently came to know the Lord, are out to save the world before the anti-Christ takes control. They Came From the North is an exciting trip into what it would be like in Alaska as the Northern Force builds into a powerful movement for God at the end of time.

The Truth Alaska Style was inspired from a sense of adventure that is created in ones mind when you think of Alaska. The Fairbanks police and its investigative team lead us all over the interior of the Great Land in search of truth. The truth that is written in the local and state laws. Dave, a young detective from the San Francisco area, steps right into the fire as he lands in the largest city in northern Alaska. He meets his fellow investigators, Lieutenant 'Jake' Jacobson, Chief Morrison, Investigator Gloria Caruthers, Doc Morgan, the chief pathologists, and Detective Smokey Smothers. Together this unlikely team, through the good and bad, attempt to find the truth behind varoius local and statewide crimes. Their adventures take them through many parts of the state as they chase the 'bad guys.'

Thousands of years ago the Holy Bible spoke of a time that would come when God would judge the earth and his own chosen people, the Jews. This time period is what the Word calls Jacob's Trouble. A time of plagues and tribulations that man has never seen before will encompass the whole earth, The antichrist will make his appearance and he will do his best to destroy the Jews and anyone else that will not worship him as god. The true God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob will return and destroy this antichrist and return peace to the whole earth.

In the 30th century, the vast expanse of space harbors secrets darker than the void itself. On a remote prison planet, shrouded in mystery, an innocent man named Deon Jones languishes behind impenetrable force fields and towering durasteel walls, guarded by an army of soulless droids programmed to crush any hope of escape.

Yet on Earth, a flicker of hope still burns bright in the heart of Joseph Doherty, Deon's best friend and commander of the elite Sky Corps. A man of unwavering faith guided by celestial whispers, Joseph receives a divine revelation - angels unveiling the existence of this clandestine prison and Deon's wrongful imprisonment. Resolute in his quest for justice, Joseph vows to traverse the cosmos and liberate his friend from this interstellar purgatory, no matter the cost.

However, embarking on such a perilous journey requires more than just courage; it demands resources far beyond Joseph's reach. He must acquire a starship capable of breaching the unknown regions where the prison looms. Fate intervenes when Joseph encounters Jim Kirk, a grizzled star pilot haunted by his own demons, who agrees to lease his craft for this daring rescue attempt.

Assembling a ragtag crew of believers and skeptics alike, Joseph convinces his devoted wife Mary, the gentle yet unshakable pillar of his life, to join the mission. Her quiet strength a beacon in the darkness ahead. They are further bolstered by the presence of Monster Man, Joseph's longtime friend whose towering physique belies a heart of gold, and General George, a battle-hardened retired Navy SEAL seeking one final adventure.

As their starship hurtles through the inky blackness, navigating treacherous cosmic phenomena and evading hostile alien encounters, Joseph and Mary's unshakable faith is tested time and again. At every turn, they encounter deception, lies, and those who would see their quest fail. Even Jim Kirk, their reluctant captain, remains skeptical of their seemingly impossible mission, his bitterness a constant thorn in Joseph's side.

Yet, with each trial they face, Joseph's conviction only grows stronger, his message of divine love slowly penetrating the hardened hearts of the crew. As they inch closer to the elusive prison world, the crew finds themselves hunted by the prison's cybernetic guardians - a relentless army of droids programmed to annihilate any who dare breach their defenses.

In a climactic battle that tests the limits of their courage and faith, Joseph and his crew must confront these merciless sentinels head-on. Deon's life hangs in the balance as the droids unleash their full arsenal, from searing laser cannons to impenetrable energy shields. It is only through a series of daring maneuvers and selfless sacrifices that they finally breach the prison's formidable defenses and locate Deon, his spirit miraculously unbroken despite years of torment.

Their harrowing escape sparks an epic pursuit, as the enraged droids give chase, determined to recapture their prey. In a final, desperate gambit, the crew must confront their own doubts and fears, placing their trust in the divine guidance that has led them this far. It is in this moment of ultimate surrender that the true power of faith is revealed, as the droids' advanced systems inexplicably falter, allowing the crew to slip through the cosmic void and return to Earth as heroes.

In the aftermath, Deon's release becomes a rallying cry for justice, while Joseph and Mary's unwavering testimony of their journey spreads like wildfire across the galaxy, igniting the hearts and souls of all who bear witness. Even the cynical Jim Kirk finds his hardened exterior melting away, embracing the hope he once thought lost.