A topical Bible study for parents and children, Character Building for Families, Volume 1 is designed to be used for family devotions or homeschool Bible/character curriculum. The 165 lessons (approximately one school year) are designed to be done by parents with their children, and include reading Bible passages together, thought-provoking discussion, Bible memorization, practical application, and prayer. Each lesson takes about 20 minutes to complete. The studies are written at an elementary level, accommodate large or small families, and can be reused again and again. The King James Version of the Bible was used in preparing the studies, but the lessons are flexible enough to accommodate any translation. Features: Sound Bible content - Parents learn with their children - No lesson preparation for parents - No written work for children - Easy-to-follow, to-the-point layout - Proven to bring positive changes within the family Twelve Topics: Obedience, Orderliness, Diligence, Loyalty, Deference, Cheerfulness, Gentleness (Kindness), Contentment, Gratitude, Truthfulness, Servanthood, and Hospitality "This is a terrific Bible study and character training program for the whole family ... one of the most practical and worthwhile no-frills programs for Bible study or family devotions I have seen." -- Cathy Duffy, Christian Home Educators' Curriculum Manual If you are looking for a super way to develop important character traits in all family members while memorizing a few scriptures, Character Building for Families is the way to go. -- Shelley Ashcroft, The Homeschool Exchange I originally wrote Character Building for Families for our own family, because I wasn't sure the hit-and-miss character training we had been doing with our children was enough. As I sought God's guidance for each lesson, I was thrilled to have Him bring topics, Bible passages, and insights to mind that were just what we needed. The manual is presented in a flexible, easy-to-follow outline format, because this is what we found worked best in teaching our own family.  Because Character Building for Families was written by a real-life, busy, homeschool mom for her real-life children, I think you will find that it is practical and genuine in its approach.  My hope is that you will be blessed as you and your family journey through it together.