This book is a gift to anyone who needs someone to come alongside them on the parenting journey. You will be inspired and encouraged.

This is not a book about being perfect or raising perfect children; rather, it inspires, reminds, and guides us to focus on the inside — to raise up a younger generation with a heart after God.

I can’t say enough good things about being the third attempt. The curve was well-established, my parents’ defenses were worn down and standards lax, cookies were left unguarded, bedtimes were more theory than actual hard practice. But maybe all this had more to do with me being the favorite and not the third . . .

A lot of people complain or feel bad about being a middle child, but it was the best of both worlds for me. I could do things that my older brother could do, but I could also avoid responsibility when circumstances called for it. Life in the middle was pretty perfect.

This book explains a lot.

I hope that all who get to read this book will benefit from these tales as much as I did. I realize that while Pastor Steve’s brand of parenting may sound simple, it definitely isn’t easy; and like all things, only truly accomplishable by the grace of God.

William married my precious daughter, and I saw in him a humble and caring Christ-centered spirit. His father, Steve, is a humble man who has been blessed with a beautiful family and God-inspired wisdom regarding what’s really important in raising our children in the way they should go. I have been truly humbled by reading this book!

I'm happy that a book like this was written to guide young parents. Read, ponder, and follow the advice of this great father! My granddaughter is blessed to be part of the Murrell family.

It has been a blessing and inspiration to witness the way Steve and Deborah Murrell raised their three sons — William, James, and Jonathan! The boys were always top priority for them. This book is a precious gift to parents yearning to be guided in bringing up their children in the Lord’s ways!