Just as a garden starts with soil preparation, Christian families must prepare their homes to be 'good soil' for growing children. Once planted, a garden must be blessed with favor, flavor, and gratitude - just as our children require models of kindness, joy and appreciation. Without water a garden dies, and without healing respect for feelings and diversity our children will suffer the dryness of a spiritual desert. As our garden grows we must tend it - in the same way we must encourage our children by providing a safe place for them to become their own persons. Some important topics covered in this helpful book are how to be 'together' as a family, cultivating good intentions, fostering the habit of gratitude, dealing with fear and death, learning patience, and setting up a household church. This book will bring thoughtful guidance about each stage of raising your children and encouraging their growth - especially in spirit and faith. A welcome companion, and thoughtful resource that can make your home and family yield an abundant spiritual harvest.