Endorsements
In an era when depression and anxiety are on the rise among kids and teens, todays parents are asking how to help their children safely navigate a culture that does little to instill true, biblically based confidence in the younger generation. In her new book, Cyndie Claypool de Neve shows moms and dads how to nurture a God-centered perspective in their kids hearts. This is a must-read for any parent seeking wisdom for their vital and increasingly challenging role.
Jim Daly , president of Focus on the Family
Kids increasingly derive their confidence from liked selfies and video game accomplishments. This is shaky ground! God- Confident Kids will open your eyes and shift your perspective to what really counts in life. Your children will thrive beyond your wildest dreams as they place their confidence in Christ alone.
Arlene Pellicane , speaker and author of Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God , Respect Authority , and Value What s Right
Parents, you need this book! Grandparents, teachers, and church workersyou do too. God- Confident Kids will help you communicate truth to the young people you love: they were created on purpose, for a purpose, and with a passion that can change the world. Added bonus: your God-confidence will also grow as you read!
Dr. Jeramy and Jerusha Clark , authors of Your Teenager Is Not Crazy: Understanding Your Teen s Brain Can Make You a Better Parent
Cyndie does a masterful job in writing a much-needed resource you will want to refer to over and over again. It provides valuable, helpful, and insightful directives and powerful Scriptures to assist you in raising God-confident, happy kids. Please read this book. It will give you hope!
Fern Nichols , founder of Moms in Prayer International
Everyone is aware that raising children and teens in todays busy, digital, and always-changing world is a challenge! That is why Cyndie Claypool de Neves God- Confident Kids is a must-read for parents! I have watched Cyndie be an amazing parent, and now she is sharing practical principles based on timeless biblical truths to help us all raise kids who gain the best God haspurpose, passion, peace, and the power to live positively even in negative surroundings. Give your kids the best you , a well-prepared parent.
Pam Farrel , codirector of Love-Wise and author of forty-eight books, including Best Decisions a Parent Can Make and the bestselling Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti
I had the great joy and privilege of writing several books with Cyndie. She is a gifted writer who draws you close to God, His Word, and His will for your life. And now she has written a powerful book! I believe God- Confident Kids is a must-read for every parent.
from the foreword by Sally Burke , president of Moms in Prayer International, www.momsinprayer.org
Parenting is messy and children make mistakes. We as parents have the best intentions for our children, and the world is working against us. Cyndie Claypool de Neve takes personal experience, parenting advice, and biblical encouragement and gives us God- Confident Kids: Helping Your Child Find True Purpose, Passion, and Peace . This book offers a practical and positive approach to parenting with a fresh perspective that every parent will value and appreciate. Having our children lean into their faith and embrace the values imparted to them is every parents goal. With solid advice, great examples, and a desire that every child find their purpose, passion, and peace, Cyndie has written a worthy read that provides encouragement for parents everywhere.
Cameron Curry , executive director of the Classical Academies
What is our God-given purpose, and how do our goals and standards impact that heavenly purpose? There isnt a more important conversation to have in Christian homes today. Cyndies book God- Confident Kids: Helping Your Child Find True Purpose, Passion, and Peace shares biblical insights on how we can influence not only the hearts of the children in our own homes but also the hearts of the families around us and ultimately the hearts of the community at large.
Jon Goodman , high school football coach/teacher and founder of Field of Faith community sports ministry
In God- Confident Kids , Cyndie Claypool de Neve points out that while we live in a culture that promotes the value of self -confidence, what our kids really need is God -confidence! Cyndie brings her biblical insight, relevant research, and real-life experience to bear on this important topic, showing us that raising God -confident kids is possible. This is an intensely practical book written by a tried-and-tested mom who has lived these principles out in her own home and has successfully raised God -confident young adults.
Pastor Josh Rose , former high school pastor, now adults pastor, Emmanuel Faith Community Church, Escondido, CA
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
2019 by Cyndie Claypool de Neve
Published by Baker Books
a division of Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
www.bakerbooks.com
Ebook edition created 2019
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ISBN 978-1-4934-1918-0
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version. NIV. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com. The NIV and New International Version are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.
Scripture quotations labeled MSG are from THE MESSAGE, copyright 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Scripture quotations labeled NASB are from the New American Standard Bible (NASB), copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. www.Lockman.org
Scripture quotations labeled NLT are from the Holy Bible , New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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Dedication
To Elliott and Zoe
Thank you for being our beta-testers and letting your dad and me practice parenting on you, allowing others to benefit from our mistakes. Thanks for always being willing to let me write about you, starting with my newspaper column, Are We There Yet? I am ever so thankful for the privilege of raising such creative and God-confident kiddos who love God and others.
Contents
Cover
Endorsements
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Foreword by Sally Burke, president of Moms in Prayer International
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Identifying the Confidence Crisis
2. Discovering God-Confidence
3. When Self-Confidence Becomes Overconfidence
4. Building Confidence on Unshakable Truths
5. Practical Tips to Develop God-Confidence
6. Parenting by Personality
7. From People Pleaser to Christ Pleaser
8. Helping Youth Find Their Purpose and Passion