parents? Way too many Christian parents have a great big, trouble-causing gap in their understanding, celebration of, and reliance upon God’s grace. Let me say it now because it will be a theme that will be, in some way, in every chapter of this book. There is nothing more important to consistent, faithful, patient, loving, and effective parenting than to understand what God has given you in the grace of his Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Maybe you’re thinking right now, “Paul, I don’t need more theology;