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Off with the Old, On with the New: A Biblical Guide to Cultivating Character in Your Children
Do you desire to reach your children's hearts rather than just change their behavior?
Discover a biblical approach to cultivating Christ-like character in your children!
Off with the Old, On with the A Biblical Guide to Cultivating Character in Your Children teaches parents how to guide their children through a transformative, simple practice to help them replace negative traits like complaining, foolishness, and selfishness with the character of Christ. This Bible-centered resource provides parents with clear guidance, discussion points, and tools for promoting positive character formation in their children.
In this book, you
Discover an intentional way to bring your children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.Learn how to encourage true heart transformation rather than mere behavior modification.Gain vocabulary to identify both positive and negative character qualities.Be equipped with a consistent discipline method for addressing undesirable behavior.Learn a simple practice to teach your children to develop Christ-like qualities.Off with the Old, On with the New offers practical guidance for parents seeking to foster deep character change in their children, rooted in biblical principles. This empowers parents to confidently nurture their children’s spiritual growth and development. Intentional discipleship and consistent discipline more often than not lead to a home characterized by love, joy, and peace.
Be empowered to foster such an environment and confidently nurture your children's spiritual growth and development!
Discover a biblical approach to cultivating Christ-like character in your children!
Off with the Old, On with the A Biblical Guide to Cultivating Character in Your Children teaches parents how to guide their children through a transformative, simple practice to help them replace negative traits like complaining, foolishness, and selfishness with the character of Christ. This Bible-centered resource provides parents with clear guidance, discussion points, and tools for promoting positive character formation in their children.
In this book, you
Discover an intentional way to bring your children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.Learn how to encourage true heart transformation rather than mere behavior modification.Gain vocabulary to identify both positive and negative character qualities.Be equipped with a consistent discipline method for addressing undesirable behavior.Learn a simple practice to teach your children to develop Christ-like qualities.Off with the Old, On with the New offers practical guidance for parents seeking to foster deep character change in their children, rooted in biblical principles. This empowers parents to confidently nurture their children’s spiritual growth and development. Intentional discipleship and consistent discipline more often than not lead to a home characterized by love, joy, and peace.
Be empowered to foster such an environment and confidently nurture your children's spiritual growth and development!
154 pages, Paperback
Published November 5, 2024
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About the author
Stephanie Ripple
2 books8 followersStephanie lives in the Midwest with her husband, James, and her daughter, whom she homeschools. She treasures time with her son and daughter-in-law and loves playing with her twin grandsons. Alongside nurturing godly character in her own children, she has had the privilege of mentoring teens and young women throughout much of her Christian life. Over the years, she has also led and participated in a variety of prayer ministries. Since its inception, she has served on the prayer team at Jennifer's Harbor in addition to various other roles, and more recently she joined the team as their lead editor.
Whether she's tending vegetables and herbs in her garden or creating something delicious and healing in the kitchen, she finds joy in the simple, meaningful rhythms of life. As a licensed massage therapist, she is honored to walk with others on their journey toward health and wholeness—spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically.
Becoming an author was a dream she didn’t know she had. She always loved writing, but it was through teaching her children to write well that her passion deepened and her skills sharpened. When God began nudging her to share all she'd learned about cultivating Christlike character, she resisted at first—she knew nothing about publishing a book! But as He often does, God won her heart, she surrendered, and Off with the Old, On with the New was born. It’s been an adventurous and faith-building journey ever since.
Whether she's tending vegetables and herbs in her garden or creating something delicious and healing in the kitchen, she finds joy in the simple, meaningful rhythms of life. As a licensed massage therapist, she is honored to walk with others on their journey toward health and wholeness—spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically.
Becoming an author was a dream she didn’t know she had. She always loved writing, but it was through teaching her children to write well that her passion deepened and her skills sharpened. When God began nudging her to share all she'd learned about cultivating Christlike character, she resisted at first—she knew nothing about publishing a book! But as He often does, God won her heart, she surrendered, and Off with the Old, On with the New was born. It’s been an adventurous and faith-building journey ever since.
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February 13, 2025
For a woman who is working on developing her children’s characters, I am over the MOON with what I have learned from reading Off with the Old On with the New! This book gives you the tools and helps guide you for disciplining your children with an approach to learning and learning on God. I really appreciate the contrast Stephanie uses when distinguishing the difference between the “old character quality” to the “new character quality”. She gives a great understanding of the words and reflecting on scripture on how to be transformed from old character to new character quality. For anyone who is looking for a way to break from old habits and continue to grow with God through his word when teaching your children discipline, this is a MUST!
December 4, 2024
A Simple, Direct Discipleship Tool
Raising children, so I hear, is the most character-forming tool used by the Lord in our sanctification. What parent wouldn’t want a clear, direct guide encouraging the formation of good character traits in replacement for the all-too-natural traits of the flesh?
(No one has to teach kids those traits. I’m still in need of the Anger vs Self-Control chapter, the Resourcefulness vs Wastefulness chapter, Decisiveness vs Double-Mindedness, and so on…)
I’m fully expecting that this book will be used for small group study as well as rearing children, since it has so much to do with training disciples in the faith. I do appreciate the author’s realistic perspective, and affirm that teaching good principles is not a guarantee of positive results….and also that the Word does not return to Him void/without effect.
The Spirit is needed for real application from the heart, but it’s so helpful to have the right tools!
Raising children, so I hear, is the most character-forming tool used by the Lord in our sanctification. What parent wouldn’t want a clear, direct guide encouraging the formation of good character traits in replacement for the all-too-natural traits of the flesh?
(No one has to teach kids those traits. I’m still in need of the Anger vs Self-Control chapter, the Resourcefulness vs Wastefulness chapter, Decisiveness vs Double-Mindedness, and so on…)
I’m fully expecting that this book will be used for small group study as well as rearing children, since it has so much to do with training disciples in the faith. I do appreciate the author’s realistic perspective, and affirm that teaching good principles is not a guarantee of positive results….and also that the Word does not return to Him void/without effect.
The Spirit is needed for real application from the heart, but it’s so helpful to have the right tools!
October 14, 2025
Off with the Old, On with the New is a refreshing reminder that parenting is about shaping hearts, not just correcting behavior. This biblically grounded guide gives parents simple, practical tools to help their children grow in Christ-like character—replacing negative habits with godly ones.
What stands out most is the focus on true heart transformation and intentional discipleship. It offers both encouragement and structure for parents who want to raise their children with purpose, consistency, and faith at the center of their home.
If you’re a parent who desires to build a family culture rooted in Scripture, love, and spiritual growth, this book is an excellent resource to have on your shelf.
What stands out most is the focus on true heart transformation and intentional discipleship. It offers both encouragement and structure for parents who want to raise their children with purpose, consistency, and faith at the center of their home.
If you’re a parent who desires to build a family culture rooted in Scripture, love, and spiritual growth, this book is an excellent resource to have on your shelf.
September 5, 2025
Where has this book been all my life? Stephanie Ripple clarifies the difference between fruitfulness and fruitlessness, character quality by character quality, in a book that is PERFECT for family devotions or conversations around the dinner table! It's simple yet powerful. My children are ages 7 to 13, and everyone is able to participate in our family discussions - including mom and dad!
This book is a much-needed resource for every Christian family - thank you, Stephanie, for writing it!
This book is a much-needed resource for every Christian family - thank you, Stephanie, for writing it!
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