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Janna Berge <jannarae@geocities>
Bemidji, MN USA - Tuesday, December 23, 1997 at 14:15:19 (PST)

Thank you, Thank you!!! This is the first time I have ever been on the web, and I searched for your info. I am, and always have been, committed to natural parenting, feeding on cue, and responsive mothering. In a society which seems to me to be largely sympathetic with schedules and cry-it-out, it is truly a blessing to come across such a supportive group of people! It is good to know I am not alone.
Rachel
Arlington, VA USA - Monday, December 22, 1997 at 22:00:09 (PST)

Hi, Rebecca, just wanted to let you know I *finally* have gotten to look at your site and I love it! So full of good stuff! Keep up the work so that more people can benefit! Love, Melanie from the PAMily
Melanie <emeleel@juno.com>
Montgomery, AL USA - Thursday, December 18, 1997 at 14:55:52 (PST)

Well, I can't believe I spent this much time on a christian website. Great job there. Your children are lucky to have a spiritual mother. Although I am NOT christian myself, I believe it is important for kids to be raised with deep religious beliefs, a "higher" power to answer to. Funny, except for the religion thing, I hold the same beliefs as you toward education, breastfeeding, and most other things I've read here. Keep up the good work, your children will thank you.
Lisa <Rainmother@juno.com>
Palmdale, CA USA - Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at 02:58:54 (PST)

I LOVE your website! I have only gotten into the family issues articles so far (and have printed out at least half of them!), but I plan to work through all of your articles -- theology, health, etc. You really have a wealth of information here. The family issues articles put so well into words how I feel about parenting. Thank you so much for the refreshment!
Carrie Shiomos <JWCBW@aol.com>
Downingtown, PA USA - Tuesday, December 09, 1997 at 16:42:43 (PST)

Oops!! I meant Ezzo.
Diane Silva
USA - Thursday, December 04, 1997 at 11:55:35 (PST)

Very informative website thank you. I am looking for information on the Ezzp program that deals with adolescence. I think it is called Moral Innocense but most of the information is on the infant program. Anyone have any facts on this teaching? Thanks.
Diane Silva <dsilva@bvg.com>
Modesto, Ca USA - Thursday, December 04, 1997 at 11:53:15 (PST)

What an awesome web site my dear sister Rebecca has put up, and what a shame that I am no longer on it! I must submit something right away. I wanted to add my "AMEN" to those on the list who are wondering why (or whether) anybody ever adopted every last thing the Ezzos said on child training without picking and choosing, as Rebecca has given herself the freedom to pick and choose among my outlandish notions! I am being tempted to major envy over this website. God spur us all to dominion. The ever-controversial, lovingly censored from this site, Jill Barrett.
Jill Barrett <BeFruitful@juno.com>
Norfolk, VA USA - Tuesday, December 02, 1997 at 08:06:10 (PST)

Found your homeschooling SAQ's to be a delightful article! Thank you so much for sharing. Unless I hear otherwise, will put it as a link to my web site. Keep up the good work! Theresa, homeschooling mom of 3
Theresa Merkling <rizamerk@aol.com>
Rapid City, SD USA - Tuesday, November 25, 1997 at 20:16:13 (PST)

Good Stuff!
Charles Felder <CSM2B@AOL.COM>
USA - Sunday, November 23, 1997 at 17:44:21 (PST)

Loved your page and look forward to coming back and spending more time!!
Janice Miller <rmillerfamily@geocities.com>
FL USA - Saturday, November 22, 1997 at 10:24:58 (PST)

I am a sophomore here at Holy Family College and appreciate reading your comments. As a homeschooling mother of five, and having breastfed all of them, I can appreciate your concern. Pray for God's will in your lives and continue to support each other in love and peace.
Theresa Kuhar <tkuhar@hfc.edu>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Friday, November 21, 1997 at 10:48:17 (PST)

Rebecca, I visited your site for the first time today, and I just want to thank you for having it! It is wonderful, and full of info. I was sad to read that some people love the E**o program. It seems so selfish to put babies on a rigid schedule just to get them to sleep through the night. Every thing I learned about the program I do not agree with. I was happy to read that Focus on the Family also disagrees with the program.
Darlene Williams <DarryW@aol.com>
NY USA - Friday, November 21, 1997 at 10:36:43 (PST)

Thank you for the information on your page regarding breastfeeding. My son was totally breastfed (I pumped at work) and my 7 week old daughter is also totally breastfed (even though I had Bell's Palsy when she was a week old-I refused steriod therapy so I could nurse). I nurse on demand and find it hard to restrict my child to a nursing schedule; I know when I'm hungry, shouldn't she? I don't know much about the Ezzos, but after reading some of the info on your page, I plan to do some research for myself before making a judgement call; however, I think I'll disagree with a lot of their theories. Thank you for your page. I've recommended it to several friends. Laura
Laura <bouslaug@murlin.com>
Sedalia, MO USA - Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 08:45:34 (PST)

Found your website quite by "accident" (although there really are no "accidents", are there?). I am a new parent and am looking for information on child rearing, discipline, etc. in a Christian home. I am proud to say that my nine-month-old daughter has been fully breastfed since birth, even though, for financial reasons, I returned to work when she was six weeks old. I am SO PROUD of our successful nursing relationship and share the benefits of breastfeeding with everyone with whom I come into contact. I have enjoyed your articles on breastfeeding and child- rearing and look forward to MORE, MORE, MORE!!!
AM Sims <simsfam@bitstreet.com>
Breckenridge, TX USA - Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 22:05:41 (PST)

I am very excited to see someone addressing such serious concerns as I had when exposed to some of the Ezzo's philosophies. My former church was steeped in what I call Ezzoology. When I had my first child 2 years ago (and another is due in Jan.) I was 35 yrs old. After spending several years writing articles and warning people about OBE and other education programs that directly attact the family, and being a strong advocate of homeschooling, I was not gullible when it came to the Ezzo's methods. (Years ago I was told it would not be likely I would ever have children, but God has his own timing. I was not going to give up a long awaited dream to comply with a modern day Spock method.) And I was quite offended when those at church kept pressuring me that my frustrations as a new parent were because I wouldn't employ the Ezzo's methods. My problems were just typical "new Mom" type frustrations. Incidentally, this church has a notice in the bulletin that basically commands people to leave their infants and children in their child care facilies. (I wondered why I was the only one in the back with a babysling nursing on demand.) Since I left the church I have had the opportunity to teach my 2 year old to behave well in a church service at another church in town. She loves it, and even tries to sing along with the hymns. Unfortunately, I have found that the Ezzo's method works very well in churches that like to separate thier members and indoctrinate them individually into beliefs that may not be correct interpretation of the scriptures. For example, the former church teaches men that there is "no time it is OK to lie", yet in private council, the pastor told me that Sarah went along with Abraham's lie in Gen.12, and that was an example of good submission. He said that God will protect a woman in her "obedience" even if it means she must sin to obey her husband. In other words, men shouldn't lie, but women may be required to???!!! This is heresy!! God never commands us to sin. The pastor has been confronted by others on his teaching, but refuses to admit error. Anyway, thanks for what you are doing. I am glad someone has taken the opportunity to provide alternative resources. So often I hear people say that the Ezzo's are better than the LeLeche League and their "New-Age" agenda. But I must say that I have received more helpful information from them! And besides, my daughter was named after Hannah. Hannah, Samuel's mother, nursed him for the first 5 years of his life. I would say it is more biblical to nurse than to bottle feed if you want to get legalistic and talk about "God's Way". It is a sad thing that families are missing out on the trusting/bonding relationship they could have with their children because of pressures created by the church itself. I'm sure God is not pleased. He never turned away the little children. Can you hear him saying..."oh just let them cry it out" when the little children came to him? God Bless you guys. Congrats on the new baby you had in May!!
Katie Coffin <kcwatchman@aol.com>
Kansas City, KS USA - Saturday, November 08, 1997 at 09:15:17 (PST)

How sad I found your web site through controversy. I wanted to add my encouragement to those who are looking for inspiration and wisdom on parenting. GKGW has been such a blessing to our family and to Rob & I as a married couple, enriching our lives together as we seek to parent in a godly way. I have found, in my limited knowledge, much encouragement to seek God as I use the tools taught through GFI to be a better person, mom and wife. I pray the ministry to others that God has blessed us with will be a blessing to others and not one that is characterized by "proselytizing GFI",but one of real concern and wisdom from using a great teaching tool like GKGW and that above all; Love; for where they are at in their parenting. Well,we all have much to gain by looking to Jesus and not looking at divisiveness, so I pray God will show you how to conduct future issues.
Shari Hooper <rhooper5@earthlink.net>
USA - Thursday, November 06, 1997 at 17:24:27 (PST)

currently working on my Psy.D in clinical psych. supervised under Dr. Barbara Francis. she turned me onto your web page. currently writing a paper on moral development. look foreward to any comments. Good work. In His Steps, todd
Todd E. Murray, M.A. <tmurray@apu.edu>
Long Beach, CA USA - Sunday, November 02, 1997 at 23:53:32 (PST)

With all the junk I'v found online, it was nice to finally find someting that reflected Chistianity. I was looking for information on how becoming a parent affects a couple as a family unit (not just the adjustments that the mother makes). An article on how the first child brings a change of roles to both parents and the good/bad stress it creates would be very useful. If you or anyone else reading this could help, please let me know at:
Rochelle Belder <jrbelder@rttinc.com>
Red Deer, AB Canada - Saturday, November 01, 1997 at 17:06:07 (PST)

Why don't you post Mr. Ezzo's response to the letter from the elders at Grace Community?
Marie
USA - Thursday, October 30, 1997 at 16:12:22 (PST)

I appreciate the info. youshare and your gracious attitude.
Diana Tyree <tyrees@shianet.org>
Owosso, Mi USA - Thursday, October 30, 1997 at 11:51:25 (PST)

I truly enjoy your little corner. You have filled it full of all kinds of thought provoking items. Not only about GFI but also about worship. Your father must be a wonderful man.
Sonia Henson <henson@WAGA.net>
Norcross, GA USA - Thursday, October 30, 1997 at 08:07:35 (PST)

Thanks for your balance to what can only be described as a "subversive" program. After being proselytized by our neighbors about how GKGW was THE ANSWER (and how everyone who I initially asked about it was so gung-ho), I was starting to feel like I was in "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" or something. It was such a relief to find humble, sincere, godly people who didn't put their convenience ahead of ministering to their children and responding to them in love the way God designed them to. Keep it up, even if no one else will admit that "the Emperor has no clothes!"
Chris Wulfsberg <wulfsberg@juno.com>
Arlington, TX USA - Wednesday, October 29, 1997 at 12:59:17 (PST)

Have read over your web sight a few times. I could really appreciate your emphasis on breast feeding and large families as a blessing. I think that view of children as a blessing has been forgotten in current society. I breast fed both of my daughters until 13 months, and eagerly anticipate when our family will increase! There were times I nursed them to sleep, and plenty of flexibility. As we are at a small church, our nursery worker just sent for me if our little one got hungry early - no problem! I thoroughly enjoyed the experience! It might surprise you to know that I did all of this on flexible routine, as a matter of fact I am an email contact mom! Pretty much the reason I view your sight is to advise the moms who have found it, and then contact me. It is a great pleasure to clear up what is a matter of your opinion and what can only be described as slanderous lies. I inform, and then I let the parents think and decide for themselves. This is, after all, the way GFI works.
Wendy Pannell <dpannell@swbell.net>
TX USA - Tuesday, October 28, 1997 at 19:10:48 (PST)

After reading the letter from Grace Community Church, I can only say, "Who does Gary Ezzo think he is?!" A seemingly "nice guy" in person, but if you have concerns about his program, he'll attack your character and ignore your concerns! I know that we as Christians are to love all men and women as God loves us, but this guy is misleading people "in God's name!" Where is the righteous anger?? Who is going to confront the Ezzos in Christian love and concern and tell them that they are sinning?
Wren
MI USA - Tuesday, October 28, 1997 at 06:09:47 (PST)

I was happy to see this website! As a midwife, I have personally seen the Ezzo method at work. I have had worried mothers call me frantic because they are loosing their milk supply. I have seen very thin small babies because they are not feed on demand. Someone needs to get the word out. I have been blessed to have personally breastfed 6 of my 7 children successfully for a total of 9 years breastfeeding. My first attempt was a failure because I have my little daughter on a 3 hour schedule and she did not gain weight adequately. The Ezzo way is for the convenience of the parents not the best for the baby by any stretch of the imagination. I hope in the future this ignorance will be a thing of the past and I won't have women calling me upset because their milk is not good enough, they don't have an adequate supply, or their baby is not gaining weight. God's Way?!, really! Michelle Bartlett, Christian Midwife
Michelle Bartlett, MW. <bartlett@in-tch.com>
Bigfork , MT USA - Monday, October 27, 1997 at 22:46:05 (PST)

Just a note of praise...I found your web-site and was able to give much of the material to a pastor at our church who had been asked by another church family to begin the GFI programs...becasue of the material I was able to present to him, our church will NOT be using Ezzo's curriculum!!! Plus, he's planning on showing some of the info to the denominations leaders...AND, I just gave the same material to a pastor of a church in Canada - they have been holding the classes, but will now be questioning that decision...Thank you SO much for all your hard work...you are a gem! Please know that your work is fruitful! On behalf of the many babies you have "saved" from Ezzo's programs , God Bless You!!!!!
Sharder <harder3@juno.com>
MN USA - Monday, October 27, 1997 at 07:12:26 (PST)

My husband & I have taught the "Growing Kids God's Way" classes in the past. The last time was about 2 years ago. We've only been on the Internet for a few months, and I was surprised to see all the controversy regarding GKGW. I was shocked at the letter from the elders at Grace Community Church. We will be doing more research before we teach this class again. I appreciate you making this information available. On a lighter note, I loved the Home School SAQ's. I needed a laugh after reading the Grace Comm. Church statement! Thanks!
Kathleen McCarl <wensleydale@mailexcite.com>
CA USA - Thursday, October 23, 1997 at 21:03:47 (PDT)

I have found several of your articles to be very thought-provoking. It seems that they were written with sincere humility. I do not agree with all of the conclusions that were drawn from reading the GFI material, though. I have used it for several years and feel that I have been a wiser parent because of it. One thing that was mentioned several times in an article that I read on this site was with regards to "fruit". I've had a home daycare for 11 years, as well as served as a Sunday School "overseer" for several years. I can always pick out children who have been raised with the "Attatchment Parenting Style". They are the children who are the most disrespectful, undisciplined, out-of-control, insecure kids that I have ever seen! On the other hand, the kids who are well behaved, well mannered, and the most enjoyable to be around turn out to be the ones who have been raised with the principles from GFI. Now, I realize that I have very limited experience - just having over 300 kids in my house, but this is the fruit that I, personally, have witnessed. The articles do bring up some very alarming issues, and have caused me to do some deep soul-searching, but my personal conclusion is that the Ezzo "method" is one that we will use as a resource for raising our children. In the prep. tapes, we heard the Ezzos encourage us to seek the Lord in prayer for wisdom on how we parent. This is what we strive to do. Thank you for this web site - I've learned a lot about what I feel is important.
Robin Metcalf <rshaye@pacbell.net>
Mission Viejo, CA USA - Thursday, October 23, 1997 at 14:31:05 (PDT)

My daughter is now 14 months old. I first found your site when she was about 3 months old and I had just read Babywise . Although my daughter never cried with hunger, we did not have instant success getting her to sleep at night by letting her cry. Your site and the critiques of Ezzo helped me see that although Babywise presents the method as foolproof, it is not the only way. Now, with a year of experience under my belt as a mother it seems silly that I was so upset by this all. However, when you are sleep deprived and a new, unsure parent, Ezzo seems like the solution to all your problems. Thank you for putting time and energy into this site. It really made a difference to me. Magan Harper
Magan Harper <Jbharp@cwia.com>
Hanford, CA USA - Wednesday, October 22, 1997 at 15:57:19 (PDT)

Dear Rebecca, I am so thankful to have found you. I am a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, mother of 4 teenagers, and a Christian. The information that you have provided is so helpful in trying to counteract the damage done by young parents eager to adopt a system of childrearing with potential for harm. I have worked with numerous failure to thrive babies whose mothers innocently followed the PDF method with disasterous results. Although I am very committed to the unity of the Body of Christ, when a single group claims to have a corner on "God's Way" certainly we should wave a red flag. If the followers and leaders of that method are threatened by holding their teaching up against the standard of God's Word, then so be it. I so appreciate the effort and thoughtfulness you have put into your articles. God has given you a gift to be able to discern and address important issues in the Christian community. I am sorry for those who have attempted to read motives into the message you are sending. I pray that God will continue to bless you and your precious family as you strive to serve Him. Helen
Helen Hawkins <HLHawk3>
Garland, TX USA - Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at 21:42:52 (PDT)

Dear Rebecca, I am so thankful to have found you. I am a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, mother of 4 teenagers, and a Christian. The information that you have provided is so helpful in trying to counteract the damage done by young parents eager to adopt a system of childrearing with potential for harm. I have worked with numerous failure to thrive babies whose mothers innocently followed the PDF method with disasterous results. Although I am very committed to the unity of the Body of Christ, when a single group claims to have a corner on "God's Way" certainly we should wave a red flag. If the followers and leaders of that method are threatened by holding their teaching up against the standard of God's Word, then so be it. I so appreciate the effort and thoughtfulness you have put into your articles. God has given you a gift to be able to discern and address important issues in the Christian community. I am sorry for those who have attempted to read motives into the message you are sending. I pray that God will continue to bless you and your precious family as you strive to serve Him.
Helen Hawkins <HLHawk3>
Garland, TX USA - Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at 21:41:37 (PDT)

We are currently taking this course at Brightmoor Christian Church and are enjoying it very much. Thank God for people like you and your family!!!
Kari Kulbaba <kari7@ix.netcom.com>
Farmington Hills, MI USA - Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at 18:26:35 (PDT)

Thanks for your balanced information regarding the Ezzos. You have an informative website that will help many people---myself included. We took Prep for Parenting and Prep for Toddler Years classes with our first daughter. The principles are good when applied with liberal amounts of common sense, love, mercy and PRAYER. We used more flexibility with the first one than we were "supposed to" and that caused us to be stressed out. We are expecting our 2nd one in a few weeks. We plan to be even more flexible with this one, and not stress about whether or not we're following the program "correctly." Thanks again for your wonderful website. I'll be back!
Debra B. <BreckNrdg@aol.com>
Warrenville, IL USA - Monday, October 20, 1997 at 19:45:38 (PDT)

Hello again - it's been a while and I wanted to read your latest article from Grace Community Church. THANKS for your faithfulness to the Lord Jesus and to proclaiming His truth... I'll be linking to you as soon as I update our links page. :) Blessings - Deb
Deb Vaughn <debv@mindspring.com>
MD USA - Monday, October 20, 1997 at 18:59:12 (PDT)

Thanks for diligently monitoring the situations regarding the Ezzo materials. Your sensitivity to the Holy Spirit's discernment has yielded much fruit that you may never know how you have benefitted others in their searches for information regarding GKGW and related materials. I, for one, have benefitted greatly and you serve as a Godly example for resolving conflict between Christian brothers and sisters. Thank you so much. God bless you! Priscilla
Priscilla Miller <pj@xroads.com>
Tempe, AZ USA - Sunday, October 19, 1997 at 17:03:48 (PDT)

Just found this site today. I am a Lactation Consultant by profession, but a Christian by grace. I believe that your sensible message here is needed by many folk who want to do well by their children. We must not forget that Jesus himself did not force himself down anyone's throat. He loved us first. We must do the same for our children and express that love in a way they can understand. God bless this ministry. I will spread the word to others.
Jane Kershaw <jfk37188@aol.com>
White House, tn USA - Sunday, October 19, 1997 at 13:03:22 (PDT)

Thank you for posting the statment from Grace Church disassociating themself from the teachings of Gary Ezzo. Gray Ezzo is a CULT leader and they have exposed him for the dangerous man he has become to our society.
Ruth
USA - Sunday, October 19, 1997 at 08:57:00 (PDT)

I have no problem with individuals having different view points. But I do wonder about when someone claims to be Christian and then slanders another person. It does not show biblical character. As for the Ezzo program....Aren't we all called to be THINKING adults? Shouldn't we all evaluate material and take what is GOOD from it, and leaving what may not fit for you or may be in error? Why would anyone want to throw out the "baby with the bath water" just because they may not agree with a few points. And, it is my experience, that the accusations made here are false. What I have seen are individuals trying to seek the Lord to rear their precious children to His glory. Can I ask what is wrong with that????
Ann Maughan <LA4@AOL.Com>
North Hills, CA USA - Saturday, October 18, 1997 at 20:10:13 (PDT)

I just read the "You know you have a large family when..." page! We fit EVERY ONE! I would love to print this page out to show my husband...may I? My family doesn't necessarily agree with our decision to let God bless us as He did, but they do love us, and this page would really make them laugh. Please email your reply as soon as possible. Thanks!
C. Hollaway <catherien@hotmail.com>
Petaluma, CA USA - Saturday, October 18, 1997 at 10:03:53 (PDT)

Thanks for keeping us posted with the Grace Community Church statement! I appreciate it!
Liz Magness <EAMagness@aol.com>
CA USA - Friday, October 17, 1997 at 22:40:47 (PDT)

Thanks for the intelligent info. re: the Ezzo stuff. My husband and I have used their methods flexibly with our first baby (now 8 mos.) and have been thankful for the results and confidence it has brought us, but also have been concerned with what I sensed as "pride" and rigidity in some of the manner of presentation. I believe that the comment about the students becoming like the teacher is applicable here: that it is unfortunate that the prideful/ rigid nature of this teaching seems to be passed on and was creeping into my heart as I ran into other parents who differed. I knew something needed to change in my heart so as not to have such a judgemental/divisive attitude when I saw others parenting differently. Thanks again for the balanced perspective. God grant us all wisdom and love for each other. Bless you!
Ruth Henn <mrhenn@juno.com>
Cincinnati, OH USA - Monday, October 13, 1997 at 17:42:38 (PDT)

We did not follow the Ezzo theory early on in the first child's life, but later adapted. We started from the very beginning with the second and are reaping the benefits. We are sorry to hear so many misinformed individuals spending countless hours providing contradiction and words to destroy the ministry.
The O'Keefe's <sokeefe@ctlnet.com>
Fort Wayne, IN USA - Saturday, October 11, 1997 at 20:22:31 (PDT)

Forgot to add my website! http://www.angelfire.com/ca/matooshka
Annette <matooshka@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, October 08, 1997 at 07:12:15 (PDT)

You have a great website! So much good info and a lot of good links. God bless all of you! Annette PS: Visit my website too! :)
Annette <Matooshka@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, October 08, 1997 at 07:10:31 (PDT)

It's very good
Yehezkiel B. Syamsuhadi <kls32@indo.net.id>
Salatiga, Jawa Tengah Indonesia - Tuesday, October 07, 1997 at 09:19:06 (PDT)

Dear Rebecca (or Mrs. Prewett) & family, Thank you so much for your very insightful and well-thought-out articles and comments. I would have to agree with Tom S. at the beginning of your guestbook (at least when I found it) that the Prep for Parenting has worked very well for our son ( we have only one, but intend to have more!). We have used these principles with him and they have worked wonderfully. I must say, though, that we never had to make him wait to eat, and felt freedom to feed him if we thought he was hungry. The basic routine did help us, and I love it for HIM that he takes good naps and wakes up happy when he's had enough sleep. If he does cry, it's only for a brief moment before resettling himself if he's not done napping yet. He also is a wonderful night sleeper and has been from early on. Given our wonderful experience with this program, we agreed when asked to lead a group at our church. However, in the middle of this group, I stumbled across the wealth of concerns regarding this program via the Internet. Doing so resulted in a very heavy heart and much prayer over where to go from here. I can honestly say that I DO agree that a "schedule" per se is hardly God-given, and it grieves me to know that so much legalism has been the result of these programs. I am also bewildered by the response of Gary Ezzo to those who are sincerely seeking information in order to better parent their children. Although I do feel that there is much in the programs that is worthwhile, I do NOT feel that the specifics they set forth (particularly in Prep) represent God's personally designed way of parenting an infant. I have been doing MUCH thinking & praying in this area, and am very thankful that God has issued yet another "wake-up call" to remind me that my husband and I, as our son's parents, carry the ultimate responsibility for how we choose to parent him. That process can NEVER be reduced to a program or formula! Thus, in returning to our class, I have been very careful to urge the participants to be in constant prayer over how God wants them to use the principles in Prep. I have also explained the research with regard to breastfeeding and why a three hour routine may be totally inappropriate for some infants. I am still concerned about the controversy surrounding these programs, and hurt for those who have been shunned or mistreated in any way because of the misguidedness of others. Sorry to take up so much space, but thank you for allowing me to share in your "Little corner of the Web." Your web site is a real encouragement, and I intend to visit often! In Him, Tracie Aldridge
Tracie Aldridge <ejt3@searnet.com>
Danville, KY USA - Monday, October 06, 1997 at 20:15:45 (PDT)

Having read through several of the Ezzo articles in the site, I just wanted to second the comment by Mr. Dekker a couple of entries before me. No method will ever substitute for using a modicum of judgement and discernment, but there are also times when you have to have to take a step of faith. We did so several years ago when we first read a book "My first 1,000 Babies" by Hendricks, which discusses a scheduling philosophy similar to that of the Ezzos "Babywise". Application of her helps allowed our young son to comfortably settle into a routine within a short period of time. Our second son was much easier since we were more confident, and also his personality seems to be more pliable. The Ezzos specifically discuss the issues of context and characterization, which boils down to THINKING about how to tailor the GENERAL principles to the SPECIFIC situation and child. Rigid personalities are always vulnerable to misapplication of any system. That does not mean the system is faulty, just the individual applying it, who needs additional coaching perhaps with their application. After 5 years and two sons my wife, two sons and I are very happy with the results of applying the Ezzo materials. I would commend the study of them to each of you. Some of these comments come from open and searching hearts, others do not. As always, pray for wisdom in consideration of any teachings offered to you. But also pray for the faith that it sometimes take to do something that is a little beyond your comfort zone in the parenting area, if you come to believe that it will help your family.
Tom S.
Monroe, WA USA - Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at 16:57:09 (PDT)

I read with interest your articles. I am currently doing research on the Ezzo issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Laurie Moody <LaurieMood@aol.com>
Mishawaka, IN USA - Monday, September 22, 1997 at 08:41:56 (PDT)

I appreciate thoughtful discussion about Growing Kids Gods Way. My wife and I have been through just about all of the curricullum that is offered by GFI and lead classes in our church. We have three great kids with one on the way. The first two were past the "prep" years so we only had the opportunity to use it with are third child. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! She unlike her siblings slept thru the night in just 6 weeks. For those of you who may be scared off by the so called controversy, please look into GFI. The Ezzo's are great people[We've met them] and their Biblicly based curriculum is not legalistic or rigid, but it is sound and defininely works. And for all of you out there who seem intent on dividing the body, please be careful, the Bible speaks very clearly about the divisive brother[or sister] In Christ, Jon
Jon Dekkers
Gilbert, Az USA - Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 19:38:41 (PDT)

Thank you for your wonderful articles. They have been a blessing to me. Thank you for the link to Vaccine Information & Awareness. Vaccine safety is something I have been concerned about but hadn't found much information on. Thanks again.
Susan Hignight <rsks.hig@juno.com>
Idabel, OK USA - Friday, September 19, 1997 at 21:24:26 (PDT)

I like the look. I'll add it to my site when I update
Coni Ann <coniann@aol.com>
N. Ridgeville, OH USA - Monday, September 08, 1997 at 06:33:11 (PDT)

Very nice articles. How can I get in touch with Valerie Jacobsen and Jill Barret? Appreciated their articles on legalism. I maintain a family resource site for parents, my two children are teenagers. I had forgotten all about the issues associated with babies, what fun to read through now that it all history! I am linking to your site from mine. In him
Mark and Sallie Benedict <benedicts@2b4.com>
Yorktown, VA USA - Saturday, September 06, 1997 at 19:33:37 (PDT)

WHAT A GREAT SET OF ARTICLES. I ESP. LIKED THE SAQ FOR HOMESCHOOLERS. IN MAY I WENT TO AN HS CONFERENCE AND THAT WAS THE FIRST TIME I WAS EVER IN THE PRESENCE OF "PRAYER VEILS" IF THAT IS IN FACT WHAT THEY ARE. THANKFULLY, MY HSING FRIEND WHO WAS ALSO THERE, ASSURED ME THAT IT WAS PART OF THE MENNANITE CHURCH . ANYHOW, THAT PAGE ESP. WAS JUST THE CHUCKLE I NEEDED AT THE END OF THIS VERY LONG DAY!!!!!
VICKI PEACE <VIC4GOD>
TEMPERANCE, MI USA - Saturday, September 06, 1997 at 18:52:15 (PDT)

Thanks a million for providing a site such as this one, where real people can come to find helpful Christian info on raising our kids. I especially enjoyed your article on the Helpless Parent Syndrome! It sounded really familiar! Keep up the great work.
Roxana Hernandez
Miami, FL USA - Friday, September 05, 1997 at 06:26:38 (PDT)

Hi guys!! Last checked in more than a year ago but needed to recheck since the Ezzo stuffs keeps coming up. You remain a super resource. I thank God for you and all you do. Congrats HUGELY on the new little one!!!!! Blessings abound!!!!!!!
Lora Payne <LoraMP@aol.com>
Tijeras, NM USA - Thursday, September 04, 1997 at 15:40:55 (PDT)

I love your page! I don't know how you do it with 6 kids! I only have 1 and I can't seem to find the time! I have read BABYWISE by the Gary Ezzo, and although his theories would be nice to think about, some of them do seem cruel. Sadly, I had to bottle-feed my son (but that is another story all in itself!). So we had to put him on a *basic* schedule, just so that we could have a little bit of organization in our family, and he was MISERABLE. ***BUT*** if he is hungry, I feed him. And I didn't just set an arbitrary feeding schedule, I thought about how often he got hungry, and I went with that. He gets hungry earlier sometimes when he goes through a growth spurt or doesnt' eat his full meal the feeding before. I think it is just plain mean to make a child wait just because it's not *time* to eat yet. They don't know patience yet! You seem to be a very practical mother (you have to be with 6 kids!), and your article on "But I don't want to nurse all the time..." hit it right on the nose!!! BTW, I agree with your thoughts on family size. Children ARE a blessing. My hubby & I had originally thought, oh maybe 3 or 4 kids, 3 or 4 years apart. But after our 1st, my husband says he wants "12 more just like him" (our son). And so much for this 3 to 4 years idea. I want another one ASAP! I would like to hear more personal info. about you and your family. I'm adding a link to your page on mine! God bless you!
Kirstin Reeder <kreeder1@juno.com>
San Antonio, TX USA - Thursday, September 04, 1997 at 09:20:34 (PDT)

Your site is wonderful--what a wealth of information! The Ezzo info is especially eye-opening. My husband and I _had_ decided to do GKGW when we have kids (don't have any yet), but now I am having serious doubts. Your writings have given me a new (and better, I think!) attitude about children. Keep it up!
Mrs. Renee Zienert
Ypsilanti, MI USA - Friday, August 29, 1997 at 10:21:36 (PDT)

Rebecca: Saw your comments in the "concerns re: Ezzo" website and agree with you 100per cent. I loved your Isaac story; of course, I'm partial to Isaacs..I have one, also!
Priscilla Miller <pj@xroads.com>
tempe, AZ USA - Thursday, August 28, 1997 at 23:51:10 (PDT)

Hi, I stumbled into your web page following my noze on the "Ezzo" issue, and wasn't aware of the controversy until today. (Maybe it hasn't been as fierce 'Downunder', but more likely because I'm new to all this - Baby #1 is due in 3 weeks). I picked up a copy of Babywise a few months ago, but I can now thank you for opening up a far more balanced and sensible approach to the whole issue. Now I'd better get back to work... Its been a long lunch break!
Jon Meyers <epa.epaajm@memo.ericsson.se>
AUSTRALIA - Wednesday, August 27, 1997 at 22:10:16 (PDT)

ENJOYED BROWSING AND READING THE ARTICLES, WILL BE BACK TO LOOK FURTHER AND GET MORE RELEVANT INFO, WELL DONE.
KATHRYN
New Zealand - Wednesday, August 27, 1997 at 18:45:25 (PDT)

WOW!!! I've been lurking on PAM for a couple of weeks and enjoyed your posts there so tonite I looked up your website.FUN FUN FUN!!! I knew immediately I hit on a treasure and entered it on my favorite places list - will return again and again! Thanks for sharing! By the way, we just had baby # 5 on May 16, 1997 - close to your Jesse.Thanks for sharing your pictures. He's adorable, as are the rest!
Lynn Campbell <Xnbygrace@aol.com>
Selma, AL USA - Sunday, August 17, 1997 at 21:58:10 (PDT)

I found your website after searching for information on breastfeeding. I enjoyed reading the articles written on the subject; they were well-written and logical. While I agreed with the conclusions about the schedule- feeding vs. on-demand feeding, I can't see that this was more than just a common sense issue. It never occured to me that I would ever want to try to control my newborn's hunger pains. I don't enjoy waiting to eat when I am hungry, so why should a helpless newborn wait (or be forced to eat when not hungry?) These people who advocate enforcing a feeding schedule on your newborn are really quite dangerous - to use Christianity to support their view should not be tolerated, either. I plan to avoid books from their publishing company. My husband's question: "Is is ever too early to provoke your children to wrath?" My husband and I are expecting our first child the end of November, and continue to be suprised at the wide range of advice we get, even within a more conservative church setting. I hope to read more of your internet page soon. Thanks.
Kristie Davis <kristie@weblust.com>
Valley City, ND USA - Sunday, August 17, 1997 at 19:25:51 (PDT)

Would love to see some articles on the following topics: Favorite Recipes, Organizing - bedrooms, school stuff, multi-level teaching , even tips on things that have worked for you. For example, my linen closet was stuffed and a friend suggested I only have two sets of sheets per bed, storing the extra set between the mattress and the boxsprings - I truly felt a burden lifted!!! Simple things for simple people, you know... :-) BTW we're a growing family with four children, the first three were demand fed and didn't sleep through the night until 12 months or so. I read Bwise for number four, didn't really care for a lot of the advice but did try putting more time between feedings, playing with baby before bed and putting him to bed awake. He slept through the night at 13 weeks! This enabled me to be a much better mother, teacher, wife, etc... and I highly recommend anyone who feels frazzled when they experience long periods of sleeplessness to give this a try! I appreciate your contribution to the WWW as this has been a fun site to visit!
Terry Stackhouse <wjstack@wil.net>
southport, nc USA - Saturday, August 16, 1997 at 07:13:44 (PDT)

My husband and I have enjoyed your site. We found it thru an article from the Couple to Couple League's magazine. We found it very informative with the Ezzo's, especially since my sister has gone thru the program and has talked to us about joining the program. Thank you for all the work and the information that you provide on this site.
Anne <JAGG03@prodigy.net>
TN USA - Thursday, August 14, 1997 at 20:36:39 (PDT)

Fantastic work! How in the world do you find the time? I enjoyed the breastfeeding info. I am a Christian mother of a 7 month old son who has been nursed on demand since birth. I've never read any Ezzo material, but from what I've learned from your sight and others (both pro- and con-Ezzo), that would never have worked for my baby. He was born a big boy (9' 11") and fed pretty frequently in the beginning. He wasn't overeating--babies don't know how to do that. He just needed all of that milk. He is not overweight, never was. To have forced him to wait longer that he needed would have been cruel. Also, I could never force "mandatory playpen time." How can a newborn left alone understand anything except that he is crying for love and attention, and yet is being ignored? I held my precious so much during the first couple of months, and I can assure you that he is NOT spoiled. Now he is happy and secure enough to crawl around and explore his surroundings and not always stay completely attached to me. He rarely cries. Why should he? He knows that his needs will always be met WHEN they need to be met. This is the love and compassion of our Lord!
Stacy Howard <showard@viperlink.net>
Charleston, SC USA - Thursday, August 14, 1997 at 16:06:42 (PDT)

finally found you with the help of hvaughan
j brigham <brighams5@aol.com>
pismo, ca USA - Wednesday, August 13, 1997 at 22:38:28 (PDT)

finally found you with the help of hvaughan
j brigham <brighams5@aol.com>
pismo, ca USA - Wednesday, August 13, 1997 at 22:38:26 (PDT)

finally found you with the help of hvaughan
j brigham <brighams5@aol.com>
pismo, ca USA - Wednesday, August 13, 1997 at 22:38:19 (PDT)

This site is fantastic....it has wonderful information! I just read the Babies on schedules, breastfeeding page. As one that plans on having children in the near future, this is wonderful to read and know BEFORE being blessed with having children. Thank you!
ilive4theking (as known in ICQ & chat rooms) <ilive4theking@reborn.com>
Bridgeville (a suburb of Pittsburgh), PA USA - Wednesday, August 13, 1997 at 08:59:43 (PDT)

Thank you for the enlightening articles on the Ezzo method. The Ezzo method has been getting a lot of publicity recently here in the Philippines, since a Christian bookstore has been given rights to sell it here, and unfortunately, it looks like it is doing well, since I had been trying to purchase a copy these past two weeks, and they are still out of stock! But after reading your articles, I'm glad that I have not been able to purchase the book. What I do have is Dr. William Sears' "The Baby Book" which my husband purchased earlier this year during a trip to Boston. It's a good thing we got hold of the right material. I plan to write to the newspapers who came out with these articles on the Ezzo method, and I will reference your site for supporting materials. Thanks again, and may the Lord continue to bless your family and your website!
Maripi T. de Leon <deleonpt@ph.ibm.com>
Manila, MM Philippines - Monday, August 11, 1997 at 20:06:06 (PDT)

I found out about your site from the recent issue of The Couple to Couple League newletter. What a great site! I'm looking forward to much future reading. My husband and I are Christians and we have nursed our 3 girls on demand. We have felt our girls have thrived and are growing into young girls who love Jesus and are seeking to be more like Him. I have come across the "Ezzo" method and followers many times and just did not feel comfortable with what they promoted. But certainly searched scriptures and my heart to see if I was wrong and being disobedient. I certainly desired to "grow my children in God's way" but did it mean I had to put my babies in "boot camp"? The thing that finally helped to rest my heart was realizing that my post partum ammenorhea that had lasted 14.5 months after first girl and 15.5 after 2nd and still no period after almost 16 months with third. Anyway, God designed a special way for our bodies to have a break between children and gather strength and so on. Sorry for going on so long. It's so good to have found your site!!
Kelli Van Doren <vandoren@showme.missouri.edu>
Columbia, MO USA - Saturday, August 09, 1997 at 12:03:33 (PDT)

I'm signing your guestbook again because I'm new to the computer and don't know how to E-mail! I just had to let you know how grateful I am to God for giving you this talent and to you for sharing it. You have helped me so much! I feel like I've been alone in my opinions for so long and I can see you believe many of the things I do. You write so well and will such a good sense of humor. I hope I'm not gushing too much!! Thank-you! You've given me more confidence!!
Liz Magness <lmagness@aol.com>
La Habra, CA USA - Wednesday, August 06, 1997 at 23:43:47 (PDT)

Hi! Great Web site. Very encouraging to find some positive Christian ideas about parenting. As far as I can tell, the analysis of the Ezzo programmes are accurate and justified, and provide a necessary balance to the general tendency to accept anything that claims to be "God's way". It's scary to think that some people think that numbers count (e.g. The Ezzos site get's more hits), or that the means justify the ends (E.g. The Ezzo method "works" - I guess that depends on what your goal is for your children. I've already got too many programmable devices in the house - computers - I don't want any biological ones). Yours in Christ, Paul.
Paul Brebner <paul.brebner@cbr.soils.csiro.au>
Canberra, ACT AUSTRALIA - Monday, August 04, 1997 at 21:31:34 (PDT)

Thank-you so much for your well written article about the Ezzos, "Some Concerns..." I am an attached mother of two and have little support for my beliefs. I've recently started to attend La Leche meetings but so far I haven't found an attached Christian mother. Just knowing you are out there is so helpful! I've been aware of Ezzo for some time now and frequently encounter his recruits. I can't help but think he's a goat. His book, "Babywise" is such an attack. I plan on distributing the articles about him to do my part to help babies. Keep up the good work. I agree and I support you! Thanks again!!
Liz Magness
USA - Sunday, August 03, 1997 at 00:38:01 (PDT)

I sure appreciate your well-written articles which come from a biblical perspective. What a refreshing site in the midst of a world with such a skewed view of parenting. As the father of five and a pastor, I am grateful to find a site that offers free and helpful material with such wit and wisdom. Keep writing, and by all means keep being the godly parents you obviously are. I look forward to reading new articles often and sharing them with others.
Mark W. Buhr <mwbuhr@provide.net>
Gibraltar,, MI USA - Tuesday, July 22, 1997 at 18:41:34 (PDT)

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! I ahve added you to my favorites list, and will be back often! Thank you so much for a great parenting site!
M.Yokeley <myokeley@sprynet.com>
NC USA - Thursday, July 17, 1997 at 11:21:43 (PDT)

Lovely site--I enjoyed browsing around a bit, and I'll be back!
Cindy Marsch <CMarsch786@aol.com>
Jackson, TN USA - Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at 15:55:29 (PDT)

Thank you and all glory, laud and honor to our Lord Jesus Christ for guiding me to your page. I have been made to feel extremely guilty and out of place at our church lately as my husband and I are the only ones (it seems) who don't feel at all comfortable with Babywise or GKGW. We knew instinctively that those programs were too rigid for our family and have been critisized for it ever since. It's odd to me to be considered a second-class mother simply using the instincts that God so graciously gave me. So my son wasn't the best sleeper, no amount of starving him would have changed that. I will definitely be back. Thank you and many blessings.
Elizabeth Vander Esch <eveapple@aol.com>
San Jose, CA USA - Tuesday, July 08, 1997 at 23:19:39 (PDT)

Thanks again for a wonderful trip to your website. Many thanks for the article on likemindedness. My best friend feeds on demand and I schedule feed, and our discussions about our parenting differences have only enhanced our relationship. How empty my life would be without my sister in Christ to talk to. She respects my parenting decisions and I respect hers, she even came from Michgan to help me when the baby was born. We have directed each other to many parenting resources and only desire God's best for each other's families. Thank you for your words of encouragement. I visit your site often and always find valuable information here!!
Ann S. Brown <ANN1001001@aol.com>
Apex, NC USA - Tuesday, July 01, 1997 at 07:18:09 (PDT)

I appreciate the information you offer on your homepage! My husband & I are currently looking into the "scheduling" versus "on demand" methods of feeding. We are to be first time parents! I would also like to suggest that you add some adoption information to your section on becoming parents. Many Christians we have met (in person and on the internet) have felt God's call to build their families through adoption. Adoption is a beautiful and very real way to "become parents", and I know other readers would appreciate this information as well. Thanks again for your wonderful page! We will be back to visit more often!
Dana <natedana@preferred.com>
Blountville, TN USA - Monday, June 30, 1997 at 16:19:59 (PDT)

It's a shame that you have such a bitter and one-sided staff. I am in utter disbelief that you would print material that is as inaccurate as you have printed and even more exasperated with the disdain of fellow Christians you have displayed. I pray that the disinformation you have disseminated will be viewed in light of your tainted reputation and the truth about the issues can be gleaned from reading other material. You have issued articles in total disregard of the truth at the expense of your readers and other Christian organizations. Your actions are reprehensible!
Bret Hagemeier <bhag@worldnet.att.net>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Monday, June 30, 1997 at 11:10:25 (PDT)

It was great to find you .Could you add some Christian School Education materia to read or any aditional information about this subject? Thanks from Mexico.l
Mrs. Sandra Serna <sergar@solnet.com.mx>
Monterrey, N.L. Mexico - Sunday, June 29, 1997 at 20:13:40 (PDT)

Thanks for a great first visit! I'll be back!
Kay Hodgkins <shodgkin@gte.net>
Bartow, FL USA - Tuesday, June 24, 1997 at 20:52:07 (PDT)

Hi! Have just discovered you and have really enjoyed the visit. I've bookmarked you so that I can return. I am one of those homeschooling mums whose hankerchief got misplaced but it sure has helped my prayer life and my marriage!! It constantly reminds me who I'm in submission to (God and my husband.) Anyway, loved the SAQ's! God bless you:)
Jenny Waldron <waldron@xtra.co.nz>
Raetihi, New Zealand - Tuesday, June 24, 1997 at 03:21:00 (PDT)

Sorry I typed my email address wrong its kanga1 not kanga!.
Lisa Torres <Kanga1@aol.com>
Queens, NY USA - Monday, June 23, 1997 at 20:29:39 (PDT)

I was truly blessed to have found this "corner of the web". I've only read a few articles but already I've been edified. This site is truly a blessing. Thanks Keep it coming.
Lisa Torres <Kanga!@aol.com>
Queens, NY USA - Monday, June 23, 1997 at 20:25:21 (PDT)

Greetings! I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your website. I'm a newly-wed, Catholic woman who strives to live her life prayerfully according to God's will. I think that I've visited your site every day since I discovered it three weeks ago. Even though I disagree with most of your politics and much of your theology, I find that I can't stop reading your articles. You write so well and with so much respect for your subjects and your audience. You seem so truly gifted with wisdom, faith and love for God and your family. I admire those qualities and pray to grow in them even as I realize that my ideas about love of God and family and faithfulness look different and will be played out differently than they have been played out in your life. Thank you for your strong, clear voice. My best, Grace Lynch Shannon
Grace Lynch Shannon <rockridg@hooked.net>
Oakland, CA USA - Sunday, June 22, 1997 at 18:06:03 (PDT)

Hello! I loved the article on Breastfeeding In Public, by Rebecca Prewitt, so much, I have added it to my Resource List on my Parenting Babies and Toddlers site under Child Health and Nutrition at http://babyparenting.miningco.com/msubhlth.htm I found it very inspiring and feel other women who are faced with that question will benefit greatly from her article. Thank you! Lynn Johnson, Guide Parenting Babies and Toddlers http://babyparenting.miningco.com
Lynn Johnson <babyparenting.guide@miningco.com>
USA - Saturday, June 21, 1997 at 08:29:24 (PDT)

I really enjoyed your article: Nursing Your Baby In Public! I wish more Christian moms could read it and be encouraged! Thanks to MOMBAKES for pointing me in your direction; you are now on my Bookmarks list! Kendra
Kendra Borland <kborland@dbu.edu>
Arlington , TX USA - Monday, June 16, 1997 at 15:14:25 (PDT)

I had heard about GKGW through a friend at a MOMs (Mothers of Miracles)meeting at church. She has four children, with her youngest being ten months. I was initially appalled at how rigid and impersonal these methods seemed to be. I also happened to be present in the nursery when her youngest was fussing and the nursery workers were upset because they weren't supposed to feed him until a certain time (a long time from then) - it was obvious that he was hungry! She also told about homeschooling her oldest while the younger ones have "playpen time" and how she would have to move around the house to avoid her baby seeing her and crying because it wasn't time for him to be out of the playpen. Aaugh!! This disturbed me then and gives me chills now that I have read about the Ezzos and their extreme parenting principles. I know my friend feels she is doing the right thing and she does have well behaved kids (for the most part), but I feel good knowing I breastfed both of my boys on THEIR schedule, not my own, and hugged and cuddled them when they needed it, not when it was convenient for me. All this method does for me is frustrate and sadden me - definitely NOT what God had in mind for parents. Keep up the information and good work. God Bless!
Tonya Reames <dareames@infogo.com>
El Dorado, AR USA - Sunday, June 15, 1997 at 16:03:12 (PDT)

Wonderful site. Keep up the good work. Congratulations on #6!! :-)
Elaine Mazzo <Cape_May@juno.com>
USA - Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at 23:07:40 (PDT)

Wonderful page. Lots of interesting and helpful stuff!! Blessings to you!
Leah Miller <leah@volstate.net>
Spring City, TN USA - Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at 20:35:35 (PDT)

Great Website. In My "favorite Places " file on AOL. I'm always edified here. Thanks for such an interesting place to visit.
Kathryn Berkowitz,CCA,CCE,ALACE <Birthdance@aol.com>
Newton, NC USA - Thursday, June 05, 1997 at 20:11:14 (PDT)

Congratulations again on little Jesse Covington!! It was fun to see his birth announcement here on your site. You all are in my prayers...looking forward to meeting Jesse Friday! (my day to bring a meal :))
Christine <rcwright@mail.telis.org>
USA - Tuesday, June 03, 1997 at 22:46:41 (PDT)

I had to tell you how refreshing it is to find a website that is uplifting regarding families and encouraging Christian values. My husband and I have four children and we are also in the ministry. My youngest is not yet 2 yrs. and is still breastfeeding. What an encouragement to know there are many families seeking God for the wisdom to raise their kids as He would have them do so. I plan to visit your sight regularly. Thanks again and God bless you!
A. Gilligan
FL USA - Wednesday, May 28, 1997 at 20:40:43 (PDT)

I have found you through the maze of researching the EZZO stuff. My impression of their materials is not that they are bad people nor that they are errant Christians; rather, my impression is that their methods lacks mercy and grace. That study method could vary drastically depending on who would be the teachers or leaders. As a nurse, I am greatly concerned about such a method. I love the Lord and am unable to reconcile this method of parenting with what I understand God's character to be. Obviously, the best parenting considers the Lord's leading, one's own upbringing, and more than one opinion or method. Thanks, Rebecca, for your God-given discernment. I have reached the same conclusions which you have so eloquently articulated. Priscilla Miller
Priscilla Miller <pj@xroads.com>
az USA - Friday, May 23, 1997 at 17:44:58 (PDT)

Wonderful page!!!! I have been just recently hearing about the Ezzo method. I hadn't heard about it at all until this year. What I have heard somehow doesn't sit well with my Spirit. Thank you for being honest and Godly in your approach to a very sensitive matter. I have 6 daughters ranging in age from 7 mos. to 12 years. I have breastfed all of them on demand . They are all precious, beautiful girls. I am confident that God, in His abundant grace will cause them to walk uprightly and in His ways. I can't beleive that people have been so taken in by one man's opinions. It is a sad but accurate picture of where the Body of Christ is at.I pray that we would all rightly relate to Him our Head and thus our relationships to each other will be also in right standing. Again, thank you for your insightful information . It has been a tremendous help to me!! Julie Hempstead
Julie Hempstead <HEMPSJU@aol.com>
Deposit, NY USA - Thursday, May 22, 1997 at 18:24:43 (PDT)

This was my first visit to your site...interesting. We have 9 children and have changed our methods over the years. It seems that the most "rabid" enthusiasts of one method or another are first time parents or parents of small families. Experience and humility are keys of good parenting. We should be willing to admit that we don't know all there is to know about parenting.This not only disarms those who would attack our advice,however humbly given, but keeps our hearts teachable as well. Our oldest is 17 and youngest is 9 months. We change gears constantly from teens to preteens to toddlers to infants and learn something new every day. Parenting is a wonderful adventure, a journey to be enjoyed. No one can do it "right" all the time. I am always a bit skeptical of those who try to present a method of parenting which they claim to be the "scriptural" way to the exclusion. By what authority do they claim to be able to interpret scripture? That's another issue for another day and another web page! I've said enough! If anyone would like to correspond w/ me concerning having a large family and trying to homeschool, I'm game if you are :) !! Loved your "You know you're a big family when.." ! Laura George
Laura George <Momof9kids>
woodstock, ga USA - Thursday, May 22, 1997 at 12:11:21 (PDT)

Greetings!
Ann Solomon <tulip@datasync.com>
Lucedale, MS USA - Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at 07:30:17 (PDT)

I enjoyed your comments on Christian Parenting. It is hard to find help, even in Churches, that speak to the issues of teaching our children to be Christlike. I didn't find your comments about the Ezzos to be bashing, simply providing the alternatives. Thank you!
Amy <Amy.Murphy@juno.com>
Garland, TX USA - Tuesday, May 20, 1997 at 14:46:51 (PDT)

I am a La Leche League Leader and need to learn all I can about the Ezzos. Your site was the most comprehensive I've read. Thank you.
Deb Wirtel <saturn7@ix.netcom.com>
St. Louis, Mo USA - Thursday, May 15, 1997 at 21:48:28 (PDT)

I am a 26 year old mother of a 2 year old little boy. I have become increasingly concerned with the teachings of the Ezzos. A dear friend of mine, and her husband, have used GKGW with their 2 1/2 year old and are currently leading a Prep class at their church. They invited mutual friends of ours, who were expecting their first child, to take the class. I assisted the birth of their child and enjoyed it thoroughly! Not until a few days after the birth did I realize that they had decided to follow the teachings of the Ezzos. I say all of this because it broke my heart. We had discussed together GKGW many times in the past and we had all raised concerns, so to find out after their baby was born that they had changed their minds was devastating. Well, I now feel so encouraged to know that I am not alone. I have read many of the articles that you have provided and am delighted to find that there are other like-minded Christian parents out there! I am also interested in finding others who are breastfeeding\have breastfed a toddler and\or have chosen not to use vaccinations. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to become informed and to find support from other Christians. I will put my e-mail address here because it doesn't appear the way it should when it is underlined: shawn_hallahan@msn.com
Dana <shawn_hallahan@msn.com>
Kirkland, WA USA - Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at 01:44:24 (PDT)

I just submitted my entry to your guestbook and saw that my e-mail address didn't quite appear the way it normally does because it is underlined. Here it is again: shawn_hallahan@msn.com
Dana
Kirkland, WA USA - Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at 01:39:24 (PDT)

I am a 26 year old mother of a 2 year old little boy. I have become increasingly concerned with the teachings of the Ezzos. A dear friend of mine, and her husband, have used GKGW with their 2 1/2 year old and are currently leading a Prep class at their church. They invited mutual friends of ours, who were expecting their first child, to take the class. I assisted the birth of their child and enjoyed it thoroughly! Not until a few days after the birth did I realize that they had decided to follow the teachings of the Ezzos. I say all of this because it broke my heart. We had discussed together GKGW many times in the past and wehad all raised concerns, so to find out after their baby was born that they had changed their minds was devastating. Well, I now feel so encouraged to know that I am not alone. I have read many of the articles that you have provided and am delighted to find that there are other like-minded Christian parents out there! I am also interested in finding others who are breastfeeding\have breastfed a toddler and\or have chosen not to use vaccinations. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to become informed and to find support from other Christians.
Dana <shawn_hallahan@msn.com>
Kirkland, WA USA - Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at 01:31:54 (PDT)

Hi, I am enjoying your page! It seems to be very informative. I will visit again! Thanks, Danielle
Danielle Hale <thale@zoomnet.net>
Oak Hill, Ohio USA - Tuesday, April 22, 1997 at 04:22:38 (PDT)

Hi! A friend gave me your web site today, and I just love it!
Amanda Axelby <macruadh@ozemail.com.au>
Canberra, ACT Australia - Monday, April 21, 1997 at 02:45:37 (PDT)

I found your page when researching the Ezzo philosophy. I know many parents who are tempted to follow this teaching because their children are completely out of control. There has been no scriptural discipline in the home, probably because the parents have never seen good scriptural discipline modeled. I agree with comments that state the Ezzo philosophy seems to say you can change the inner heart of a child by changing his/her actions. I don't believe this is true. May I suggest that parents discipline attitudes rather than actions? If we teach our children to be respectful, obedient, honest, etc., the good actions will follow. God gave the children to us, not to anyone else, and WE are the authority, not ANYONE who wrote a book. I am also a midwife, and I believe the scheduled feeding recommended for newborns are not physiologic, and don't take into account the extra stimulation required to involute the uterus after birth, bring in the breastmilk, and to allow for growth spurts of the baby. The Ezzos keep saying more breastfeeding is not the answer for low milk supply for instance - FORMULA is not the answer. Parents, please follow your hearts when raising your children. Pray for answers, don't just read a book. Our children are individuals, and cannot be raised by formulas. God deals with each of us individually, we need to do the same for our children.
Edie Wells <ewells@execpc.com>
Milwaukee, WI USA - Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 18:55:51 (PDT)

I just discovered your page today, and I love it! I have a very healthy 7 mo. old son, weighing 23lbs. I Have let him nurse whenever he has needed to, from the day he was born. He sleeps between mommy and daddy everynight, and we have responded to every cry of his. We continuously hold, cuddle, rock, and play with him. He also plays well on his own. Attachment parenting has worked well for us. Bill and Martha Sears have wonderful parenting advice. I recommend their books. Especially "Parenting the high need and fussy baby". I think that the Ezzo method is selfish and I feel bad for children who are raised that way. God gave us these precious little gifts to give all of our attention to. We know we're doing the right thing when people tell us what a happy, good natured baby we have. We also know by the smile on his lips, and the look of love in his eyes. What a BOND! I am my kids mom, Jen :-)
Jennifer Brechbill
IN USA - Friday, April 11, 1997 at 15:10:14 (PDT)

I love your page (I've only just discovered it today (11 April 97). I publish a magazine for Christian women here in Australia, called *Welcome Home Australia*. (I believe there is a magazine in the US with a similar title, but I've never seen it, so I don't know if we have anything in common. I have 6 children, aged 3 -23, have homeschooled them, and the last four were born at home. I breastfeed them on demand and encourage my readers in this and all these areas. I would love to reprint some of your articles. I have already reprinted your article on the Ezzo's approach a few years ago (I was given permission by the Pride's.) I will get back to you with specific requests. Delighted to have found your page! Love, your sister-in-Christ, Maureen Tully.
Maureen Tully <ssaa@u030.aone.net.au>
Canberra, ACT Australia - Friday, April 11, 1997 at 03:37:04 (PDT)

Thanks for the interesting and well thought out articles on Legalism (a tough issue). I just happened to stumble on your "Theological Issues" page while preparing a teaching on Phillipians 3. I'LL BE BACK (a la Arnold)!
Martin Young <martinyoung@msn.com>
Columbus, Oh USA - Friday, April 04, 1997 at 09:07:38 (PST)

I just bookmarked your home page and will be visiting it often. It has become one of my favorites! Thanks for using your gift for writing to educate and entertain the rest of us!
Barbie Towner <htowner@erols.com>
Virginia Beach, VA USA - Thursday, March 27, 1997 at 18:34:05 (PST)

Hi, Rebecca! I found your web page while trying to connect to Quiver-Full. I appreciate all the wonderful resources you list. May God richly bless you! In Jesus, Lee Ann
Lee Ann Roberts <rossroberts@juno.com>
Albuquerque, NM USA - Saturday, March 22, 1997 at 16:06:38 (PST)

Toys and the Christian Family encouraged me You Know You're a Big Family when . . . made me laugh Mothering in the Shadow of the Cross threw me to the foot of the cross, praying/begging for His mercy. This is a very power piece. Thank you Rebecca, for sharing your heart. God has used it to mold me into a more sensitive mom.
Cindy <mccaam@juno.com>
Waukesha, WI USA - Tuesday, March 18, 1997 at 21:18:03 (PST)

I read through all your new articles in the parenting section. Loved 'em all! My favorites were the one about Should children respect adults and the marshmallow experiment. Thanks for the good reading. See you Sunday!
Christine Wright <rcwright@mail.telis.org>
Santa Maria, CA USA - Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at 14:49:18 (PST)

I saw a note by Rebecca on misc.kids and decided to check out the website. Was delighted to find a believer and so many pointers to good resources. God bless!
Liz Allen <collegepark@earthlink.net>
Manassas, VA USA - Saturday, March 08, 1997 at 21:43:16 (PST)

Great to see Christian outlooks on parenting.
Margo Duff <duffm@nbnet.nb.ca>
Saint John, NB Canada - Saturday, March 08, 1997 at 18:35:51 (PST)

Was just browsing and came across you site. Looks interesting. Your site seems to deal with children and home and I found an excellent book on child training. It is called To Train Up a Child by Mike and Debi Pearl. I have a study listed with my husband's website. It is called the Woman's Corner. I have a Proverbs 31 study. I would encourage anyone to check it out. The address to order this book is listed at the end of the study. Our address :http://www.bisman.com/pwp/sound_doctrine The Lord Bless You. Nancy
Nancy Rowley <drowley@bisman.com>
Bismarck, ND USA - Monday, February 24, 1997 at 18:18:51 (PST)

Guess I pushed the wrong button! My main reason for coming was to gather more information on the "Ezzo doctrine". In briefly reading the posts, I gather that the method may work well for older children but is disastrous for babies. I haven't investigated thoroughly yet but want to thank you for keeping the information available and out there for us johnny come lately's! In WV, everything tends to arrive two years after it hits Calif. so I recently had my first nursing mom with milk drying up come and see my and she was *surprise* using the Ezzo method of infant non feeding! Now she has abundant milk again, praise God for her discernment! Please keep this available to all forever since who knows when someone will be trying to get the background again. Thanks!
Elaine Matheny <matheny@zoomnet.net>
Point Pleasant, WV USA - Friday, February 21, 1997 at 11:09:38 (PST)

Dear Rebecca, It's a pleasure to write this note here. I think your information is quite accurate and useful. Those of you who doubt the harm the Ezzos haave caused please hear me out I have personally been devastated by what these Ezzos have promoted within the Body of Christ. My family and I have been ex-communicated from our old church because they started teaching the Ezzo classes and wanted to silence me. (I am a strong advocate of attachment parenting and as the mother of seven people are interested on how I've managed to bring up decent Christian children) I have personally seen the damage the Ezzo material has caused. (It's interesting to read one of the Ezzoites who posted a letter was unable to breastfeed because she used the Ezzo method, but continues to support it) It is also refreshing to see a democratic attitude in this site. Allowing those who support the Ezzos their free speach is an exersize in Christian brotherhood. (something you won't be able to find in the heavily censored Growing Families Website!! Please weigh the material Rebecca provides in the balance of God's grace and mercy and compare it to other material and judge for yourself which reflects the character of our loving, merciful, and gracious God!! In His Love, Debra Baker
Debra Baker <dbakes@erols.com>
Downingtown, PA USA - Thursday, February 13, 1997 at 14:12:52 (PST)

Hey Rebecca -- the improvements in the pages are WONDERFUL. However, whatever happened to Kindred spirits??? That is also a wonderful site for people that love Anne of Green Gables & Emily.... I've loved getting to "know" you through e-mail and your outstanding ability to cut to the chase and your spirit of discernment. Thanks for all you have done for mothers & babies everywhere! Warmly, Jan
Jan Barger <ibclc@aol.com>
Wheaton, IL USA - Wednesday, February 12, 1997 at 11:22:55 (PST)

I am not a one issue person either, but I cannot help commenting on those who comment about what they do not know. My husband and I took Growing Kids when my daughter was 18 mos. She will be 3 at the end of April. We have used the principles faithfully and have really seen a wonderful child develop. Children need to be taught self-control and I am saddened to see so many Christian parents who parent from a world-view. I teach my daughter with love and discipline because I love her. Maybe the world doesn't like it, but the things of God are foolishness to them. Call me a fool for the Lord. My daughter is growing into a kind sweet little girl who is fairly self-controlled and cares about others. Growing Kids is a super program. Just like anything, you must have discernment. People fail to realize that context is very important and the Ezzos DO NOT teach authoritarian or legalistic parenting. To say that they do defames them. I know they are controversial. But HEY so is Jesus! God is more concerned with our children's long-term holiness rather than their short-term happiness. To obey is better than sacrifice. Obedience to God is everything. If our children cannot obey us how can they respect authority in the world? And how can they obey God if taught that everything is negotiable?
Tina Cruz <casadecruz@aol.com>
Fountain Valley, CA USA - Saturday, February 08, 1997 at 03:39:58 (PST)

Very interesting and enjoyable site...my .02 about Ezzos vs AP, etc.....Hey you all....God had a reason for giving us big brains - we are NOT sheep....soooooo.....raise your children with dignity, respect, and abundant love....you don't need some "formula" or rules to follow...follow your hearts....I have a beautiful, healthy 8 month old daughter...I breastfeed her whenever she wants and I spend most of my time adoring her and thanking God and her father for creating her...I don't need any rules and she doesn't either...she just wants love (and lots of good breastmilk!)
Brooke <brooke.oestreich@peostamis.belvoir.army.mil>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Friday, February 07, 1997 at 06:23:30 (PST)

I am very happy to find your page - particularly after tonight. I just got home from a bible study where everyone, pretty much, was raving about the "Ezzo's". I had read a couple articles about their methods and knew that it sounded like a selfish and cruel way to raise children. I am glad you have the articles available, as I am hoping to bring copies to share next week. It's unfortunate that so many sincere believers are swept away by the latest fads, charasmatic/popular teachers, winds of doctrines. Why can't we all just look to "the author and perfecter of our faith," our "Wonderful Counselor" for guidance instead of human teachers? Perhaps I'm simplistic, but it seems to me we, as parents, ought to follow the pattern of our Heavenly Father for the way to parent our (His) children. He hears us when we cry and meets our needs and holds us close, protecting us, and has a unique relationship with each of us as we are unique individuals, created in His image. I am sooooooo grateful that I looked to Him instead of the "experts". And my joy is made greater to find a wonderful place to receive encouragement in what I already know is true. "What is true is not always popular & what is popular is not always true" (unknown origin) Thank you again and may the LORD bless you richly!
julie <krohn@starfire.mn.org>
minneapolis, mn USA - Tuesday, February 04, 1997 at 00:09:21 (PST)

Thank you so much for such an informative page. I enjoyed reading as much as I could in one visit. I know I'll be back again. I am very grateful for such a wonderful Christian family web site full of information. God Bless!
Rhonda Harris <raharris@tir.com>
Hamtramck, mi USA - Monday, February 03, 1997 at 19:18:41 (PST)

I'M VERY INTERESTED IN HOMESCHOOLING AND CHRISTIAN INFORMATION.
JIMMY MAPPS <FAJZ15A@PRODIGY.COM>
CLARKSVILLE, TN USA - Sunday, February 02, 1997 at 17:32:17 (PST)

Oops, my last entry got goofed up. Anyway, glad to read that you're not "one issue people". Too bad some people who sign your guestbook are. I thought maybe I was on the GFI website by mistake. Keep up the good work. I like the Mac goodies and the health stuff.
anon
USA - Saturday, February 01, 1997 at 12:17:29 (PST)

Like the new stuff and the new look. Glad to read you're not
anon
USA - Saturday, February 01, 1997 at 12:15:41 (PST)

I look forward to using this page for all types of research and general information. Thanks.
Charlie Hayes <CHayes367@aol.com>
Collingswood, NJ USA - Friday, January 31, 1997 at 09:48:38 (PST)

I'm excited to see how many parents are concerned with raising their child right, even though this concern gives way to heated arguments about methods! It saddens me to see that the greatest and least balanced persecution Christians and Christian organizations face is from other Christians. No single program is going to be able to fit itself 100% to the personality and needs of your child, though some are further "out there" than others. I look at many programs, secular and alike as fish. Sure, there may be a few bones, but you sort them out and keep what applies. I have raised two children on the Ezzos program, as have many friends. I'm grateful for their instruction, and haven't felt in any way pressured to legalistically do every last thing they suggest exactly as they do. When I've contacted their personnel for support, I've found loving, helpful Christian people with some great advice. Considering some of the scary stuff I've seen on parenting, I'm surprised to see this relatively sane and biblically- based approach fall under such harsh criticism from Christians.
Carole
Salt Lake City, UT USA - Thursday, January 30, 1997 at 08:26:25 (PST)

I'm just browsing parenting websites and it looks as if you have a useful and interesting one. I've always been interested in homeschooling, and this looks like a great resource. (I'm a Kindred Spirit, too!) One caveat: I was a little turned off by all the Ezzo controversy. I've been using the principles in "Babywise" since my daughter, Anna Kate, was born and I can testify that they really do work! I have many friends (loving parents) who have found it successful, too. I'm not as familiar with GKGW; perhaps it comes across as legalistic (I don't know), but "Babywise" seems very balanced to me. My daughter, now 8 months, is healthy and thriving (even though formula-fed; despite all my efforts she could not breast feed, but I did pump my breast milk for her for about 2 1/2 months). She's been for regular well-baby check-ups and the doctor is always thrilled to see such a healthy baby. She hasn't had as much as a diaper rash! Best of all, she has a regular schedule that allows me enough sanity to enjoy her thoroughly AND still run my household and be a wife, etc. She's a real blessing! I love being a stay-at-home mommy, and I feel the Ezzos have contributed to that. Of course, God holds us individually responsible for our parenting techniques, and I believe in using common sense. Perhaps you ought to de-emphasize this controversy in the future. It sure seems as if some spurious claims and accusations have been made on both sides and it might be in the best interests of your brothers and sisters in Christ just to drop it & agree to disagree. (I was a little hurt by the last article that implied PDF was a selfish parenting philosophy. I would NEVER do anything I thought would be harmful to my baby! I use this technique because I feel it provides a happy & healthy environment for her.)
Susannah Cox <dwc@emmanuel-college.edu>
Franklin Springs, GA USA - Monday, January 27, 1997 at 22:30:51 (PST)

Nice page. We will come back and read more when we have the time. Our baby boy is now 3 & one-half weeks old! His name is Joseph William Mace (Attorney-At-Law) :-)
Bob & Robin Mace <pendrago@shadetree.com>
Cincinnati, Oh USA - Saturday, January 25, 1997 at 10:25:24 (PST)

The Ezzos helped lead me and my family to God. Let us not judge them (Please read Matthew 7:1). My family is so blessed by their ministry -- my children, ages 3 and 1 are happy, outgoing, and confident in their family stability. This is not radical, just traditional parenting!
Page <PVPAGE@aol.com>
Alexandria, VA USA - Tuesday, January 21, 1997 at 13:18:14 (PST)

I Praise THE LORD for your discernment and encouragement. My neighbors are taking this Ezzo course that is filled with human psychology! How sad. I asked thm one question, In the (11) weeks they have been attending, have they been encouraged to sit with their children and teach them THE HOLY SCRIPTURES, The WORD OF GOD, THE TRUTH? That IS what GOD'S WAY IS. Sadly they answered no. Need anymore be said? My heart aches for those being decieved into following a mans way.
Camagna's <Camagna @Dynanet>
Thornton, Pa USA - Saturday, January 18, 1997 at 08:29:33 (PST)

Although I am not yet expecting, I found a lot of useful information in your website. I put in my "favorite places" folder so I may visit it often. Thank you for such an informative website. It will help me now & in the future. Kim
Kim Mix <KDISME@AOL.COM>
Goose Creek , SC USA - Tuesday, January 14, 1997 at 16:31:13 (PST)

May God bless your ministry. I was just looking for some alternate family devotions. I can see from your text that you know why. Great to find you are another of the soldiers ready to be a servant for His flock.
Scott Maclellan <scottmac@cdc.net>
Lookout Mtn., TN USA - Tuesday, January 14, 1997 at 14:14:18 (PST)

My wife and I are parents of three children - two girls ages 17 and 19 and a son who is 13. All three are homeschoolers and my oldest starts college this month at Washington Bible College. She will be studying voice and music. We are also long time users of Great Christian Books. I enjoyed viewing your web page and I will return in the future. Thanks for your the interesting and helpful information.
Charles Hoke <cbhoke@aol.com>
Andrews AFB, MD USA - Sunday, January 12, 1997 at 04:24:29 (PST)

I hope all who read your page will know that there are many people outthere who have been blessed by GFI. We do not want to divisive. We believe we have found something that works wonders in our lives and in our family lives. It changed my family so for the better that I can't help but want to tell the world about it. I have personally never seen any of the problems with not thriving or dehydration with GFI. Failure to thrive is ussually because the mom does not see the clues. The Ezzo say, if the baby is hungry feed him, but not every cry is a cry for food. I hope anyone that reads your page will look a little deeper and find the truth out for themselves.
margaret <netcom>
summerville, sc USA - Monday, January 06, 1997 at 21:25:13 (PST)

Thanks for such a beautiful article on Parenting in the Shadow of the cross. It really touched my heart. Maureen Jackson, Bradley Natural Childbirth Educator & Labor Doula
Maureen Jackson <BabeDame@pacbell.net>
San Jose, CA USA - Sunday, January 05, 1997 at 18:49:17 (PST)

Rebecca, What a wonderful resource you have here! Thanks for your work sharing so much with so many!
Kelly Griffith <griffy@bherald.infi.net>
Bradenton, FL USA - Saturday, January 04, 1997 at 21:50:08 (PST)

I just had to jump in here and address the comment concerning updating Rebecca's article on PREP. Aside from the time factor, one of the biggest obstacles is the cost, along with the frequent updates of the manual. You cannot just purchase the book; you must purchase a set, which costs $50+. To put this kind of money out every year or two can become quite an expensive outlay! But I think it is also worth noting that the Ezzos do state in the most recent editions that none of their principles have changed, and that changes have been made for "clarity", no more. They have not retracted anything contained in earlier editions (though many proponents will say that the critique is outdated and point to the latest edition as the "latest" and "most current" information); therefore, the critique should still apply, since nothing of substance has admittedly been changed.
Lisa Marasco <lmarasco@lightspeed.net>
Santa Maria, CA USA - Monday, December 30, 1996 at 22:12:02 (PST)

We like your page, We publish free EMAIL books for children, if you know anyone who would like some info pass it on. All christian pro-family based.
Darrell D. & Connie Neet <oughtobe@aol.com>
Spfld, OR USA - Saturday, December 28, 1996 at 16:15:23 (PST)

This website is great! I am a single mom of a 1 year old girl and 2 1/2 year old boy. Since my divorce, my son has been intolerable. I have tried to be patient with him because I know that it has been hard for him. I had him completely potty trained at one point. He even continued with the potty training for a little while after the divorce. We take turns having the children for a week at a time (not my choice!!). Since their father put them into child care, my son refuses to go anywhere near the potty chair. I don't know what to do anymore. My daughter is showing readiness to be potty trained. Hopefully, once she starts potty training, he will want to start. Does anyone have any suggestions???????????
Norma Wills <cranstev@icanect.net>
Hollywood, FL USA - Saturday, December 28, 1996 at 15:03:00 (PST)

Hello, fellow Pamster! :-)
Evelyn Clark <clark@smtc.mtcs.tec.me.us>
Portland, ME USA - Thursday, December 26, 1996 at 18:42:50 (PST)

I am expecting my second child on January 28, 1997. My first was a little girl, and I am praying for a little boy this time. I would like to know if there are any other single mothers out there who have had to deal with the baby's father dating another girl, and still trying to act like nothing has happened?
Kathleen Mattox
Lawrencburg, KY USA - Monday, December 23, 1996 at 13:16:40 (PST)

I am expecting my second child on January 28, 1997. My first was a little girl, and I am praying for a little boy this time. I would like to know if there are any other single mothers out there who have had to deal with the baby's father dating another girl, and still trying to act like nothing has happened?
Kathleen Mattox
Lawrencburg, ky USA - Monday, December 23, 1996 at 13:15:10 (PST)

I am expecting my first child in about a month. Your website has reassured me that there are other parents out there that believe in the same values that my husband and I do. Keep up the good work!!
Jennifer Harris
Darien, IL USA - Monday, December 23, 1996 at 08:29:19 (PST)

I have really enjoyed this website, I found it when my husband and I were enrolled in an Ezzo prep class. We had many concerns and this helped us work through some of the problems that we had with the material. I find it interesting that even though the material in the Ezzo method is unbalanced, the material here that reviews their products is outdated. I would love to see a critique of the current edition of prep. We have done much research on parenting in preparation for the upcoming birth of our first child. It is our conclusion that we will probably take a little bit from a few resources. For those of you who would like some medically documented backup to the Ezzo's claims, I would refer you to a book called "Solve your Child's Sleep Problems" by Richard Ferber, MD, Director, Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders, Children's Hospital, Boston. It is excellent and very balanced, contains material on teaching your child to sleep as well as a small section on feeding schedules and the benefits that they have for some children. It also contains sections on other sleep disorders, such as night terrors, sleepwalking, bed wetting, sleep apnea and other problems children have with sleeping. Because of our individual personalities and lifestyle we want to try some scheduling to see if it works for us, if it doesn't, we are adults and will change as we need to, and yes, we are making the choices so I believe that puts us in charge as parents, as it does anyone else who makes choices about parenting, wether or not you feed on demand, cue or schedule (I have yet to see a newborn infant walk up to it's mother and nurse, I believe that the mother is in charge every time she chooses to pick up the infant. In regards to "failue to thrive" I believe that the parents are more at fault here than the Ezzo's are. All infants should be monitored by their parents and physician to make sure that they are gaining weight at the appropriate weight. If a parent is told that there is a problem, they are responsible for correcting it. I am amazed at the rate at which the Ezzo's consider adding supplemental formula feedings to help with growth, why not just add a feeding or two? This can still be done in the context of "the schedule". It is my understanding that breastfeeding has the most benefits for the child, so why not try to work with the food that God gave us for our infants? Maybe I'll understand after I am a parent, but I hope that childbirth doesn't cause a loss of common sense!! Those who blindly follow any parenting method are accountable to God for any damage they do to their child, be it physical, emotional or spriritual. We must be discerning when we read any parenting "advice". I do have a question, though. Does anyone have any resources on the spiritual preparation for parenthood? It seems to me that we are about to embark on what could be the most challanging time of our lives. Are there any good resources out there that address the spiritual challanges that parents face as they raise a child? I am thinking of things like servanthood, responsibilities parents have to live out their faith, not just instill doctrine/theology in their children, learning to be at peace w/God at various stages of your child's development (i.e., the "terrible twos" or when you have a child that is disabled. Any resources would be helpful. I appreciate this web site very much and am looking forward to visiting it in the months to come to get additional insights as we embark on our grand adventure of parenthood!!
Ann <ANN1001001@aol.com>
Apex, NC USA - Monday, December 23, 1996 at 01:27:59 (PST)

God Bless you and your ministry!
Jan Martin <Jan Pedi@aol.com>
Gardner, MA USA - Thursday, December 19, 1996 at 23:00:28 (PST)

Enjoyed your site and the different points of view. If your interested in an educational math boardgame please let us know. Thanks.
Jim McInnis <Pacegame@netwestonline.com>
Odessa, Tx USA - Sunday, December 15, 1996 at 14:40:39 (PST)

Just wanted to comment on the Ezzo parenting. As the sixteen-year-old daughter of a La Leche League leader, I was appaled to read some of the Ezzo's views on the family bed, infant feeding, "mandatory" plypen time, etc. I was glad to find allies on the net concerning this issue. I only hope more people see the light before too many children are harmed, psycologically or even physically (I have heard of babies becoming dehydrated as a result of their parents following the Ezzo's suggested feeding schedule).
Genevieve Spanjer <spanjer@alltel.net>
Dalton, GA USA - Wednesday, December 11, 1996 at 20:01:45 (PST)

I am a long-time friend of Georgiana Rodiger and through her, with the Sears's. The Sears put us in contact with Kathy Nesper who in turn provided us with your web-site address. I have written an article for her on hocal response to the Ezzos. II am now completeing the final draft. Would you be interested in looking at it and perhaps destributing it from your web-site? Let me know.
Dr Gary W. Deddo <gwdeddo@phoenix.princeton.edu>
Cranbury, NJ USA - Tuesday, December 10, 1996 at 08:47:37 (PST)

great!
Jennifer Vinson <vinsonjj@student.montevallo.edu>
Montevallo, Al USA - Friday, December 06, 1996 at 19:37:57 (PST)

Where do you get the time to do all this? Blessings to you, Rebecca.
Deb Amburgey <kamburgey@telis.org>
Big Bear City, CA USA - Monday, December 02, 1996 at 13:04:31 (PST)

I really like your homepage. I will be coming back often. You have a lot of good info on the Ezzos. I didn't follow all of the Ezzos advice when my baby was young--for which I am very grateful!!!--but their opinions did influence my parenting choices. I didn't start to realize that there were so many problems with PFP until my little girl was about six months old. I mean, I figured their way was the Christian way, so who was I to question it? I wish I would've known that it's not a terrible thing to sleep with your child, and it's not a terrible thing to always try to find out why your baby is crying and try to meet that need instead of saying --"you are supposed to sleep now" and then just leave her crying and crying and crying or "you can't eat yet, it's not time." Thank you for all of your hard work and information. Keep it up!! You are doing a good work for the Lord.
Jeri Carr <approbat@aa.net>
Tacoma, wa USA - Monday, December 02, 1996 at 00:50:08 (PST)

I'm glad I found you again. I've been updating and adding to my web pages, but couldn't find you on an Alta Vista search. Maybe some more keywords prominently displayed on your home page would help those of us who know about you to be able to find you. Or to find you when we're looking for something else. I find it fascinating that so many people feel that to speak out in disagreement with some unproven parenting hypotheses is to attack the hypothesizers. This attitude is apparent when I try to post on the GFI guestbook page about my concerns about Baby(un)wise and 'Prep'- always it is assumed that I am attacking the founders of the organisation. *sigh* I dont' know the founders- I just don't like the results that I see for many people who follow their 'ideas'. I continue to hear of mothers who are in great conflict because they want to raise their baby in a loving manner, but are being told not to follow their hearts and listen to the baby. I continue to hear of babies who are not thriving because they are needlessly nursing on a schedule and they are not blessed with a mother who has sufficient breast storage capacity to feed them on a limited schedule. I continue to wait in vain for the scientific references on such ideas as "metabolic chaos" and continue to be unable to find *any* references at all despite repeated Medline searches- something at which I am very skilled. If I can't find them- no one can. So what does that suggest to me about the scientific basis of such a non-biblical child-rearing hypothesis? Thank you, Rebecca for your work in this area. may the Goddess watch over you and guide you.
Kate Hallberg <kolina@cs.colorado.edu>
Boulder, CO USA - Sunday, December 01, 1996 at 18:30:34 (PST)

My husband and I support Growing Families Int. In fact, we lead classes for GKGW. We have never known anyone to say this is the only way to parent, and we never tell anyone that. We feel the class offers some great ideas for parenting from the Bible and each family is definitely unique. We also tell our classes it is not acceptable, as Christians, to put down another person's way of parenting. I agree that there are many moments in parenting that require context. I, also, don't think that Growing Families Int. encourages division. People do. It is too bad that people can't just accept one another as they are and not have to find fault with them. That is, afterall, our human nature, though. If we can raise children who are morally responsible and serve the Lord, what does it matter how we got there? (barring abuse - which I understand not everyone agrees with what that is, either.) I also agree that, as Christians, we are to check everything against what the Bible teaches, not what man say the Bible teaches. Rebecca, you have a very interesting web page, and I can tell you put a lot of work into it. I am sure the Lord will bless you for all of your efforts!
Pam <stoco@goodnet.com>
Mesa, AAZ USA - Saturday, November 30, 1996 at 13:42:17 (PST)

I have read both books, Babywise I and II. Love them both, put them into practice and have a wonderful, happy, baby girl. Thanks for your guidelines.
Felice Raucci <FELRAU@AOL.com>
Branford, CT USA - Monday, November 25, 1996 at 05:20:08 (PST)

Ah, I feel like I've come home! A page that warns about the Ezzos, links to homeschoolers, homebirth resources, and Above Rubies, and sees parenting as ministry. Wow. I read that there have been over four thousand visitors to this page. I think I may have been three thousand of them! It's great that God has given you this forum! May He BLESS it's use!
Jenney Greer <Tom_Greer>
Santa Cruz, USA - Thursday, November 14, 1996 at 09:51:32 (PST)

I have read a lot of your info with great interest and then I read through this guestbook. Anyone who does not believe that the Ezzo method of parenting is divisive need only to read the few comments from Ezzo supporters here to see that divisive is the exact word. I appreciate you speaking up in this potentially dangerous situation. Praise God for people who do not remain silent when they see potential harm. Unfortunately we may not see the effects of the Ezzo method for years to come.
Annabel Henley <hmschler@aol.com>
Knoxville, TN USA - Wednesday, November 06, 1996 at 08:52:42 (PST)

First of all: Please help me out here! I would love to read more of your materials, but I can't seem to get acrobat reader. I'm barely computer literate, so if anyone could give me some direction, I'd greatly appreciate it. Secondly, I have really struggled with the Ezzos material. Our baby is nearly 6 months old and their methods have worked on and off since he was born. I have several little problems that I would love to get some answers to, or at least some encouragement. I feel your web site could be helpful. I just can't seem to access everything. - Erin
Erin Stanteen <Erin476777@aol.com>
harlingen, tx USA - Tuesday, November 05, 1996 at 12:57:31 (PST)

Hi! great site! I would like to add my comments and experience regarding the Ezzos. As the mother of seven children, of whom I homeschool the oldest five, I found the Ezzos advice to be just what I needed. My first four were demand fed and I was really getting frazzled. To make a long story short, my 9-month-old daughter, raise on a 3-4 hour breastfeeding schedule from birth, weighs 24 pounds. You call that failure to thrive?! We need to remember, we've got to use common sense as well as listen to advice. I highly recommend the newest edition of their secular book, Babywise, as well as Babywise II.
Sara <mda@ghgcorp.com>
Pasadena, tx USA - Tuesday, November 05, 1996 at 05:47:25 (PST)

A question really...As a senior at Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey I am required to take a senior seminar class. My course is entitles "Society, Law & Morality". For this class my sole project is to lead a discussion on a specific topic. My topic is: Should homosexuality be the sole reason for lossing custody of your child. Is anyone at your site interested in providing for me any information, input or insights on this subject. I am required to present both sides of the arguement and you very much appreciate any help that you may provide. My only constraint is that I must have responses by Saturday Nov. 9, 1996. My e-mail address is tfranc@Ramapo.edu . Thanks much for your help. TORI
Tori Franc <tfranc@Ramapo.edu>
NJ USA - Friday, November 01, 1996 at 09:46:10 (PST)

I really enjoy this site. Especially the Above Rubies section. It was really nice to find a site for Christian moms. With so much junk open to all on the Internet this one is a nice change. I have told my internet friends about it. The only problem is that the site doesn't seem to be updated all that often. I hope that there is some new additions soon. May God continue to bless you in this special ministry Sincerely Sandra
Sandra Larkin <klarkin@mnsi.net>
Windsor, ON Canada - Tuesday, October 29, 1996 at 13:49:09 (PST)

What does Pamela Anderson have to say about all this?
Reece Prewett
Bahrain - Thursday, October 24, 1996 at 12:28:30 (PDT)

Hi, we had to reload our computer and lost all our bookmarks, fortunately so many of the ones we would really like to use are on your web page. Thanks so much for all this work. I intend to continue to give out this site to anyone I can. Congratulations again! Our good news ended Wednesday morning. So pray my body heals. Lokking forward to many more great camping trips.
Marty Carpenter <bobmarc@c-zone.net>
Redding, Ca USA - Saturday, October 19, 1996 at 10:13:59 (PDT)

A friend shared your website with me! I really like it! Keep up the good work! I have 6 children (& 6 dogs *:o)...homeschooling now for 10 years!
Sheila Avalos <salshe@c-zone.net>
Redding, CA USA - Saturday, October 19, 1996 at 09:28:04 (PDT)

I found this sight while trying to get some insight and understanding of homeschooling for my 11th. grader. I have been opposed to homeschooling for years but after seeing the dreadful job the local HS has done educating my daughter, I will try anything! I have no idea who the Ezzo's are or what they stand for, but the authors of this page have their right to write what they feel just as the Ezzo's have to teach their "method" of childrearing. We as parents have to sift through different ideas and use those that seem appropriate for the child and our families. Are we robots, forced to use this method or that? Get real! The authors of this page have done an excellent job and I for one am tickled to death to see that it was done on a Mac! Mac may be down but the Mac is not OUT! We can still do things on our Macs that PC's only wish they might, and ten times easier! And come the year 2000 we won't wig out like the PC's when the date changes. We have a built in date to 2040! So, if anyone has any good information on teaching a high schooler please let me know! Thanks.
F. Walker <fewalker@frii.com>
Estes Park, co USA - Wednesday, October 16, 1996 at 13:22:56 (PDT)

Great Work. Sharing ideas and information on the net will help me keep up and pass along the information. God Bless You.
Kathleen Kirchoff
Mesquite, TX USA - Friday, October 11, 1996 at 22:25:26 (PDT)

I've been reading the other entries in the guestbook, and was troubled by the rebukes concerning "Ezzo bashing". No one takes joy in criticizing a brother in Christ; every article was written with sober-mindedness and much prayer. What really troubles me is the idea that there is no right to ask questions or critique theologies and philosophies that are taught as "scriptural". If we never asked questions, heresy would abound! And no man is immune to error, not even the celebrities. People need to realize that the reason these critiques exist is because the Ezzos have been unwilling to hold substantive discussions regarding the very sincere concerns that are being raised. Worse still, the existence of these concerns and their validity has been largely negated and dismissed as insignificant. GFI's website does not allow anyone who does not agree with the Ezzos to post their concerns or discuss them there. It is only fair and logical to create an alternative place to air such issues, and I would not call that bashing. A "good" Christian is not necessarily a "quiet" Christian. We are called to stand up for truth; Gary Ezzo is standing up for truth as he sees it, and we are standing up for truth as we see it. God alone will be the judge. Rebecca's website does not revolve around the Ezzos; they are only one aspect of many different topics. I appreciate her very fair airing of different thoughts, and her expression of her own perspective.
Lisa Marasco <LCPower@aol.com>
CA USA - Friday, October 11, 1996 at 12:55:05 (PDT)

I want to share that I think that people need to stop putting so much emphasis on the so called "experts" and start acting on their own beliefs and principals. You can never substitute your morals or beliefs for someone elses, if you try then you would not be yourselves but only shadows of someone else. We have breastfed our 16 mo old son since the min he was born and have decided to let him decide when he is ready to ween, not make a decision based on Social standards {which do not agree with our morals and choices anyway}. He has breastfed on demand since the beginning and is a well developed little man for HIS choice. I think people like these so called "experts" need to get off of the power trip and admit that they do not necessarily know what is best for each individual child. Thank you for your time. And I would love to corrispond with people who feel the same.:)
Danielle Lyons <D2the3rd@cris.com>
Winston-Salem, NC USA - Thursday, October 10, 1996 at 09:14:23 (PDT)

Hopefully I am in the correct place for this comment. My 2 yr old son is being "trained" if you will under the Ezzo parenting advice. My husband and I feel that this is the plan that God would have us parent our child but most importantly under the constant teacdhing of God's Word!! In the Bible God tells us to Study to show thyself approved... and continues by saying rightly dividing the word of truth... God is teaching us to be adults and be discerning when it comes to His leadership. There are many things in our lives we can take to extremes like parenting issues, but from that advice yoiu determine what will work for your family and with constant prayer and guidance from God's Word , He will lead you in the proper techqnics to train your child to be obedient and responsible God loving and fearing young men and women. Keep up the good work Mr and Mrs. Ezzo, I'm a parent who is proud to say my child is being raised under the Scripture and the advise of Growing Families International!!!!
Donna Lamb <Lambbdm>
lutz, fl USA - Tuesday, October 08, 1996 at 17:44:25 (PDT)

the guest book doesn't allow you to enter 2 letters for your state...
Theresa Merkling <Books4U@juno.com>
Rapid City, Ss USA - Thursday, October 03, 1996 at 18:48:17 (PDT)

keep up the good work thanks again jennifer ingram keller tx
jennifer
USA - Wednesday, October 02, 1996 at 12:40:56 (PDT)

Just stumbled in - enjoyed visiting your site so much that I will be adding a link to it from ours. BTW, I have no idea who the Ezzos are, but if they recommend putting nursing babies on a 3-4 hour "schedule", well... they obviously don't know much about babies!
Bev Jones <dbjones7@flash.net>
Liberty Hill, TX USA - Tuesday, October 01, 1996 at 22:54:11 (PDT)

Dear Prewetts, I thought you might like to have a guestbook entry with a hyperlink in it... But seriously, I truly praise God for you and your insights. In Him! Steve Rein
Steve Rein <srein@vcu.edu>
Richmond, VA USA - Thursday, September 26, 1996 at 08:42:04 (PDT)

I sincerely appreciate the balance your site provides. Please be encouraged that there are those out here who appreciate your research and thought. There appears to be a danger among Christians today where it is considered inappropriate to criticize others. All teaching is not Biblical or even correct. I have printed out some pages from your site and shared with many others who do not have access. It is hard to find the con side of many issues and again I appreciate it and keep on thinking! Larry Whitman
Larry Whitman <lwhitman@arri.uta.edu>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Wednesday, September 25, 1996 at 11:13:14 (PDT)

Very impressive!! I have been surfing around quite a bit and you take the prize! If only you had a real computer system to do this there wouldn't be so many people who could not read pages and see the nice gfxs. Keep up the good work and don't let the rude posers get you down.
Tom Williams <pasttom@aol.com>
Santa Maria, CA USA - Friday, September 20, 1996 at 21:50:49 (PDT)

Very impressive!! I have been surfing around quite a bit and you take the prize! If only you had a real computer system to do this there wouldn't be so many people who could not read pages and see the nice gfxs. Keep up the good work and don't let the rude posers get you down. Pastor Tom
Tom Williams <pasttom@aol.com>
Santa Maria, CA USA - Friday, September 20, 1996 at 21:49:45 (PDT)

Enjoyed your sight but I do agree that the Ezzo bashing has got to stop! This un-Christian attitude of tearing others apart is actually tearing apart our society. What works for one person doesn't work for another. Does that mean we have to be hateful about those we disagree with? Actually, I agree with alot(not all) the Ezzo's have to say. We value the opinion of other Christian *brothers* in our family. We may not agree with all they have to say but we are intelligent enough to know what will apply to our family, and if something doesn't work then it was not for us! We don't go bashing simply because it didn't work for us or our opinion was different.
Lisa <blue1@airmail.net>
Tx USA - Sunday, September 15, 1996 at 20:23:41 (PDT)

I am one of those who have not stppoed and prayed to OUr Loving Father I guess. I have seen the Ezzo material change lives. We are beginning a new season of Growing Kids Gods Way and people are contacting us from all over the area to join our class. What a blessing.
Matt <netcome>
USA - Wednesday, September 11, 1996 at 20:03:52 (PDT)

This is great! I really appreciate all the time and effort you've spent setting this up. We'll add you to our list of bookmarks.
Laura Dowling <sdowling@onslowonline.net>
Jacksonville, NC USA - Wednesday, September 11, 1996 at 07:11:03 (PDT)

I truly appreciated the thoughtful articles about the Ezzos. Those who say you are bashing them have not stopped to really pray and evaluate what is on your pages in the light of the love and care of God the Father! The "becoming parents" area is also exceptional. I'll pass along your web page to others.
Deb
MD USA - Saturday, September 07, 1996 at 20:56:23 (PDT)

home phone:702-876-7502 are we family?
chuck prewett <cprewett@skylink.net>
las vegas, nv USA - Sunday, September 01, 1996 at 11:40:00 (PDT)

Do you spend all your time trashing the Ezzos. Their material despite your claims actually work. It may not be Le Leche League Doctrine, but for millins of parents it is a gift from God. LM
LM <AOL>
USA - Friday, August 30, 1996 at 20:29:52 (PDT)

Great page. Enjoyed it thoroughly. So glad I found it.
Faith Greenwell <faith@thepoint.net>
Louisville, KY USA - Saturday, August 24, 1996 at 12:33:53 (PDT)

I have not been able to figure out Acrobat Reader. I wish your material was more accessible!
Erin Stanteen <erin476777@aol.com>
USA - Friday, August 23, 1996 at 07:33:36 (PDT)

Get a grip. You really do not know the Ezzo programs or just misunderstand them. They have been nothing but an enjoyment to our family. Ihave seen husbands come to the Lord because of the change in thier children behavior because of the GFI material. You may parent how you like but why spend so much time trying to tear down another servant of Chrsit.
Anne
USA - Wednesday, August 21, 1996 at 20:44:04 (PDT)

Why do you have to attack the Ezzos? All this controversy boils down to is that you have to use your common sense! If your baby isn't thriving, it's not the Ezzos fault! Whose baby is it anyway? I have to say, their methods work very well for us! I sincerely think their intentions are good. No one intends your baby to not thrive or your milk to dry up. What is your intent here?
Erin <Erin476777@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, August 20, 1996 at 08:05:30 (PDT)

Rebecca, Glad that a wonderful friend told me you are on the net! You have a wealth of information concerning raising one's children in a Biblical manner! I am so glad you have sane input and backings! Keep up the good work! I've watched friends of mine (including my own sister) use some of the Ezzo's programs,andI am appalled at what they are instructed to do, how it divides the church (as well as the home, in some cases), and that the cases I am aware of have lead to failure to thrive and breast milk drying up. Thank you for your well researched paper (my good friend bought me a copy) and this site! God bless and keep up the good work!
Heather Taschereau <heathert@ptw.com>
Quartz Hill, CA USA - Thursday, August 15, 1996 at 19:05:35 (PDT)

I find you spend too much time down playing the Ezzos. They have a growing ministry with a huge following. BTW there website has been visited 10x yours. I disagree with most of the comments on the Ezzo and could write a long critique bot it would be wast of time. Just to say the Ezzo material may not be for everyone but it sure works for many of us. BTW so they call it Grwoing Kids Gods Way why is that more offencive than Christian Parenting AMY
Amy King <73312,405@compuserve.com>
Summerville , SC USA - Monday, August 12, 1996 at 17:30:55 (PDT)

I appreciated many of the views expressed by Rebecca Prewett and have had many of the same thoughts and opinions myself. We in Canada have much more limited access to many of the resources and support systems available as do our American cousins, so it was interesting for me to be exposed to the critiques of the different philosophies regarding parenting. Any parenting movement that considers itself Christian or Biblical is almost unheard of (I find this particulary true here in Quebec where the Christian population here is negligible at best). Thank you for the encouragement I received, I think I appreciate that more than the criticism of others' philosophies, although it is always good to challenge one's own ideas and opinions in the light of scripture. I would love to see more "Up with Parenting!" type articles.
sharon peters <peters5@netcom.ca>
montreal, Quebec Canada - Thursday, August 08, 1996 at 13:31:13 (PDT)

I like this website. I'd like to be able to view more documents, but haven't figured out Acrobat yet. I especially enjoyed Valerie Jacobson's article on legalism. Looking forward to reading more in the future. Thanks!
Samantha Smith <GloryHonor@aol.com>
Casselberry, FL USA - Sunday, August 04, 1996 at 12:28:34 (PDT)