Many Christian leaders are not reaching their own families and are losing them to the influences of the world around them. Our job is to lay hold of Biblical principles, employ them in our own families, and then teach and train people in our congregations to do the same. Then we will see a legacy of blessing continue." Rev. Kathy Barton, The Christian Family In The Christian Family, Rev. Barton returns biblical definitions of family, fatherhood, and discipline to the Christian conversation of legacy and blessing. Through biblical examples and scriptural references, the father's role in the family is established as the "the one God designated to show His nature and character.” The Christian Family defines Gods view of children and gives biblical direction on their training and disciplining. Admonition, nurturing and chastening is discussed in practical detail. Finally, Rev. Barton sets the record straight on love and discipline, championing their eternal importance. The Christian Family re-establishes God the Father as the final authority on family relationships and unflinchingly maintains biblical principles as relevant for every culture and every age of human history.