How Can A Parent Find Peace Of Mind? (Discovery Series Booklet)

So much of our parental anxiety is rooted in unrealistic expectations.

Few experiences are more wonderful and difficult than raising children.  Solomon recognized both sides when he said, "A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is the grief of his mother" (Prov. 10:1).  For this challenge, the Bible offers wisdom.  Nowhere is there more realism than in the experiences of Abraham, Sarah, David, the father and mother of the prodigal son, and others.  Nowhere is there more understanding and comfort than in the Father of heaven who patiently loves and waits in the lives of His own growing children.

Mart DeHaan is the grandson of Our Daily Bread Ministries founder, Dr. M. R. DeHaan, and the son of former president Richard W. DeHaan. Since 1969, he has served the ministry in a variety of roles and, in addition to being heard regularly on Discover the Word radio, continues as a senior content advisor and contributing writer for the Our Daily Bread devotional. He and his wife, Diane have two children, Benjamin and Jennifer.