Now updated with discussion guides for families and small groups, Families Where Grace Is in Place continues to minister to couples and parents nearly twenty years after it was first published. Using his professional and personal experience, VanVonderen shows readers how to nurture God-honoring relationships free of manipulation, legalism, and shame. This book is a practical and insightful discussion on living a graceful life and building a strong and happy home using God's tools.
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Jeff VanVonderen is an internationally known speaker on addictions and church and family wellness. He is the author of several books, including The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse and is one of the featured interventionists on the A&E documentary series Intervention. Jeff makes his home in Hayward, Wisconsin.
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49 of 52 people found the following review helpful
By jenlemen
Format:Paperback
This book is an absolute must read if you privately wonder if God is more concerned with your behavior than the needs of your heart. Vanvonderen explains why we will never feel fulfillment or joy simply by conforming to Christian standards. Using the Bible as the basis of his discussion, he reveals a God who wants to meet our deepest needs and transform us from the inside out. Vanvonderen shifts the focus from outward performance to the "fight of faith" in our marriages and our family life--defining the fight as the struggle to believe that Jesus can truly fill us when we are tempted to find our significance in people or things. Much of the book is devoted to parenting, and Vanvonderen shares honestly about his own process of becoming a grace-full parent. Without shaming or guilting, this book helped me reconsider what it means to really live a free and honest life. This practical and insightful discussion of grace is one you won't want to miss.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Davina Lock
Format:Paperback
This is an outstanding book. Now I really know what a shame-based family is. OUCH! But I also now know how I can change to make my life better. To become more gracious in my relationships. It was so good, I ran a workshop at our church to share the excellent information to others. No one can afford to spray shame on our spouse and children. This may just be what you are looking for if you are READY TO CHANGE.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book at a point when I was frustrated and at the end of my rope as a parent. This book was a God-send. Now, the challenge will be to work on ways I can change my discipline style from one of controling behaviors to controling environment and let my kids choose their behavior (and the consequences thereof). But at least I know that God loves me, and loves my family, no matter what. Thank you!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best on child training!
This is a balanced approached to family dynamics. I was raised with much manipulations so in training my own children I used it myself! Read more
Published 11 days ago by D. Billing
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wish I read this years ago
Wonderful book, very well written. Really makes you think, and unless you are very hard hearted you can see clearly how this is the proper way to behave and live together in a... Read more
Published 25 days ago by J. A. Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best!
The is the best book I have ever read on marriage/family relationships. Highly recommended. Very practical helps and Biblically based.
Published 1 month ago by CW
5.0 out of 5 stars
Families Where Grace Is in Place
This one of the best books on parenting I've read. It is very clear and applicable, with plenty of real-life examples. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mother in Mexico
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Most Informative Book Ever
I chose to give this book a 5 star because it taught me a lot of things that I have never ever heard preached or taught in all the days of going to church. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sandra
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great thoughts on Grace and Family
This book truly does help you to understand the importance of grace in our families. It deals both with the marriage relationship and the parent child relationship and gives a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Linda Harding
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Love this book!
Wonderfully book for learning how to have healthy relationships instead of controlling people.
The book is incredible resource for every family to learn how to live together.
The book is incredible resource for every family to learn how to live together.
Published 3 months ago by anonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars
Insightful
I felt Jeff VanVonderen did a great job explaining God's plan for family structure. I really liked this book, and plan to reread it with my husband as we are currently raising our... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Eyedoc
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely fantastic!
I love this book! It's so important to break the cycle! My husband and I are pregnant with our first child and this book will really help us create a grace-filled home with... Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. Pennington
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best book I've ever read on parenting & marriage
This book covers many aspects of life with one concept--grace. It highlights how grace has not been taught or encouraged in mainstream society and how we as parents/spouses can... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Andrea Barnes
