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Heartfelt Discipline: The Gentle Art of Training and Guiding Your Child [Paperback]

Clay Clarkson
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April 15, 2003
Christian parents are sure of one thing–they must discipline their children. Ask them to define discipline, however, and you will find little agreement. Many parenting experts support a strict, “hands-on” approach–usually in the form of spankings. Other believers think a permissive, “hands-off” is the best way to demonstrate love. Caught between these extremes, well-meaning parents feel torn and even more confused about what the Bible really says on the subject.

Is there a better way to lovingly train and guide our kids? Yes, says author Clay Clarkson, and in Heartfelt Discipline he offers a long-awaited, biblical discipline solution that is caring and effective–one that leaves parents feeling confident and guiltless, not saddened or conflicted.

At last, here is a faith-directed approach to discipline that spares the rod but doesn’t spoil the children. Through biblical advice, answers to commonly asked questions, and positive encouragement, Clay Clarkson presents a new, biblical model of discipline–one that allows parents to embrace a completely new way of thinking about childhood discipline, renew their relationships with their children, and transform the dynamics of their family life.


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Christian parents are sure of one thing?they must discipline their children. Ask them to define discipline, however, and you will find little agreement. Many parenting experts support a strict, ?hands-on? approach?usually in the form of spankings. Other believers think a permissive, ?hands-off? is the best way to demonstrate love. Caught between these extremes, well-meaning parents feel torn and even more confused about what the Bible really says on the subject.

Is there a better way to lovingly train and guide our kids? Yes, says author Clay Clarkson, and in Heartfelt Discipline he offers a long-awaited, biblical discipline solution that is caring and effective?one that leaves parents feeling confident and guiltless, not saddened or conflicted.

At last, here is a faith-directed approach to discipline that spares the rod but doesn?t spoil the children. Through biblical advice, answers to commonly asked questions, and positive encouragement, Clay Clarkson presents a new, biblical model of discipline?one that allows parents to embrace a completely new way of thinking about childhood discipline, renew their relationships with their children, and transform the dynamics of their family life.

About the Author

Clay Clarkson is executive director of Whole Heart Ministries, an outreach dedicated to restoring a biblical pattern of parenting and family life. Clay speaks frequently on the topic of discipline and other parenting issues. He holds an M.Div. from Denver Seminary and has served on the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ and in lay ministries and adult ministries both in the U.S. and overseas. He is the author of Educating the WholeHearted Child and Our 24 Family Ways. He and his wife, Sally, live in the Nashville area with their four children, ages seven to eighteen.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: WaterBrook Press; 1 edition (April 15, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1578565839
  • ISBN-13: 978-1578565832
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #830,581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am a sixty-something husband of one and father of four. When not working (see below), I write. I write to examine, explore, explain, expose, and expand. I resonate with Chaucer's self-description in A Knight's Tale: "I'm a writer. I give the truth, scope!" I am also a songwriter-guitarist, a blogger, an imaginer of games and apps, and a collector of interesting domains. As to work, I am the Executive Director of Whole Heart Ministries, helping parents raise wholehearted Christian children. As to education, I acquired a BJ from UT (the one in Texas), and an MDiv from Denver Seminary (the one in Colorado). I consider books to be paper pulpits and windows of wonder. I press on.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
This book was a breath of fresh air. Carissa L. Norris  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
It's a very important contribution to Christian thinking on this issue. K. Thile  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Very important book to read February 6, 2004
Format:Paperback
This is a heart-changing book that talks to parents about genuinely Christian, Christ-following discipline. Don't miss Clarkson's chapter of exegesis on the whole rod issue. He comes to some conclusions that are surprising and persuasive. It's a very important contribution to Christian thinking on this issue.

Too many times Christians approach discipline as an effort to control outward behavior. And while that's important at times, this book puts discipline into the context of the whole parent/child relationship, with Christ at the core.

Unlike other popular books on Christian parenting that are circulating these days, this book goes beyond behavior issues to actually touching on forms of discipline that relate to discipling your children in Christian matters and pointing them to the grace of Christ. If you've ever wondered about concrete ideas to incorporate sharing Christ with your children as a matter of daily family life, this book will give you many ideas and much to think about.

This book will bless your family--highly recommended.

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Marvin
Format:Paperback
I read, A LOT of books, especially about parenting. This book is the best one I have read, and every parent needs to read it. First of all, it is wonderful to read a book that helps you believe in yourself, instead of the author's "method". Secondly, it shows you how to make room for the Holy Spirit to work in your own individual family, it's not a generic method of legalistic rules. Thirdly, it brings up the discussion of interupting scripture, which more people need to do for themself, instead of following church tradition. I was a spanker, (I just thought it was the "Christian" thing to do!) and it was breaking my heart, and my children were becoming distanced from me. Now my heart and home has more peace and joy, thanks to the wisdom from Mr. Clarkson. I am planning on giving this book to everyone I know who has a baby, and am recommending it to everyone.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Every Parent should read this book! April 18, 2004
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Format:Paperback
My husband is only 2/3 of the way through this book and already he is back to leading the family they way God intended! I no longer feel like a single parent. Our children are happier and our house is much more peaceful now. Anyone who has children should read this book. Other couple I know have had the same results with this book as well
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5.0 out of 5 stars Life and Outlook Changing
I have read many books on training children and have found that they frequently reduce child training to behaviorism. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Kyndra Steinmann
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, huge help for the Christian parent
I am almost finished with this book and I have to say that I am very impressed with it! I had the privilege to hear this author speak at a MomHeart conference in NC last month. Read more
Published 2 months ago by V. Craven
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Christian Parents
Absolutely excellent book, biblically based and accurate. Clarkson explores how God's Word calls parents to parent--like God himself. God is a parent's example and guide. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Carissa L. Norris
5.0 out of 5 stars I can't wait until the new edition comes out!
Finally a godly man is brave enough to go against the mainstream christianity and tell the truth about disciplining in love and grace without hitting our children. Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. Harder
5.0 out of 5 stars A book to read for all parents...
I love Clay and Sally Clarkson's books. I homeschool my three children and my parenting and educational philosophies have been greatly influenced by this Godly couple. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Suzanna
5.0 out of 5 stars The most refreshing book on parenting
My husband and I were raised in Christian families, and after having our first baby, started really thinking about discipline. How to do it? What to do? What works? Read more
Published on January 28, 2010 by A. Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars Christ-lead parenting
After spending 8 years reading Parenting book after Parenting book this is the best one I have found...and believe me I have read high and low. Read more
Published on August 24, 2009 by Isom
5.0 out of 5 stars Personal Favorite! And I've read MANY!
There's no agenda here, accept Biblical truth. I was thrilled to finally find an author that would take the time to define the words for Biblical child training using the original... Read more
Published on June 20, 2007 by T. Barnes
4.0 out of 5 stars Minus chp. 3, it is a great book
This book is divided into 4 Parts, each having 4 chapters. If you are short on time, SKIP Part 1 and go straight to Part 2, beginning with chapter 5. Read more
Published on March 19, 2007 by Ben
5.0 out of 5 stars Thankyou
Thankyou Clay Clarkson for a wonderful tool, and for being brave enough to write this beacon of light, in a world with LOTs of books on how to do ....a.b. Read more
Published on January 18, 2007 by Goat Lovin' Mama
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