Books by Monte Swan

An avid reader and homeschooler wrote, in her review published on Amazon.com: “The wisdom, life, humor and joy that pour through each page of ‘Romancing Your Child’s Heart’ has revitalized and inspired our home . . . for Monte’s passion for Jesus is real and extremely contagious! It’s so clearin these chapters that the One Who captured this author’s heart has also given him the burning desire to share the reality of this Divine Drama with his own children . . . and also with us. I am so grateful for that, and confident that this book will shine a whole new light on the high honor we have of introducing our children to the Author of what Monte calls ‘the original Love Story.’”“If out of all the multitudinous books on parenting out there, we were told that parents could choosebut one—this would be the one.”JOE L. WHEELER, PhD–Great Stories editor, Focus on the Family“I can tell you without reservation—this is a book you ought to read. . . . Romancing Your Child’sHeart will make you a better spouse, friend, brother, sister, and most of all a better parent.”TEDD TRIPP, PhD–Pastor and author of Shepherding a Child’ HeartThe fresh vision of parenting in "Romancing Your Child’s Heart," based on relationship, not rules,is modeled after the original love story—the gospel of Jesus Christ. Here you’ll find the courageand passion, through the biblical concept of romance, to be an instrument of the Holy Spirit inturning the desire of your child’s heart to God.

Monte swan shared a fresh vision of Christian parenting in the companion book "Romancing Your Child’s Heart;" specifically, just as God romances us, so we must romance our children. In this visioin and strategy manual designed for personal and group study, parents will discover that the best approach to opening their children’s hearts is to lead them to an intimate relationship with God, thus building up their resistance to evil. This book equips parents with enthusiasm for the challenge ahead—and with many concrete and practical ways to win their children’s hearts, including creative projects designed to help visualize the process as well as the goal.This manual takes the focus off what you can do. It guides you toward what you can be, namely an instrument of the Holy Spirit in the contest for your child’s heart.• Twelve sessions coach you in establishing your vision and strategy as a parent• Questions and activities inspire reflection, discussion, and brainstorming• A “commencement” chapter includes suggestions for a group retreat