“The absolute last thing that most parents need is more pressure. That’s why I’m so glad that Adam Griffin wrote something different—a book full of grace and relief for parents. I trust his voice to encourage families by helping them see how much their faith can bless them and their God can unburden them.”—Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor, The Village Church, Flower Mound, Texas

“Good News for Parents offers wise remedies for the inevitable fears parents face. This book is not a list of how-tos but a biblical vision of how God provides the guidance we need. Through a careful explanation of the fruit of the Spirit, enriched with poems and prayers, Adam Griffin helps us relax and trust Christ with the results of our parenting. His message is clear: We are not the center of it all—Jesus is. And that is truly good news for every parent!”—Ray and Jani Ortlund, President and Executive Vice President, Renewal Ministries

“In Good News for Parents, Adam Griffin offers relief for those stuck in a loop of self-sufficient striving to ‘ace’ the parenting test and the shame that comes from inevitably falling short. Griffin intentionally avoids formulas, techniques, and checklists in order to point readers to something much better: a Spirit-empowered, gospel-saturated parenthood flowing out of parents’ identity as beloved children of God. I recommend this book for moms and dads in need of gospel refreshment!”—Caroline Cobb, singer-songwriter; author, Advent for Exiles

“There is no shortage of good advice for parents, and Adam Griffin has offered some of the best out there. But in this book we don’t just get something helpful; we receive something better: good news for parents. Good news for faithful parents, good news for failing parents, good news for fatigued parents—good news for us all.”—Kyle Worley, Pastor, Mosaic Church, Richardson, Texas; author, Home with God: Our Union with Christ; Cohost, Knowing Faith podcast

“In Good News for Parents, Adam Griffin takes us on a gospel-centered journey, rich with Scripture and story, revealing how God can transform both the parent and the very atmosphere of the home! Using the fruit of the Spirit from the book of Galatians, Griffin helps us see how a house filled with stress, despair, and anxiety can be changed into a home full of unending love, joy, peace, and—dare I say—the very presence of God himself! What follower of Jesus wouldn’t want that?”—Phil and Diane Comer, Cofounders, Intentional Parents International

“There is real grace on every page of this book. If you, like me, are a parent who veers between feeling proud, complacent, overwhelmed, and crushed, this realistic yet hope-filled book will root you in the goodness of Jesus and show you how his Spirit really does enable you to be the parent you’d like to be. Chapter by chapter, Griffin showed me how to be a better dad, but even more than that, he showed me how to enjoy having a perfect Father.”—Carl Laferton, author, The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross and God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook

“After reading this book, I have a word to describe it that I’ve never used for a parenting book: refreshing. Sometimes books on parenting make me anxious, or I come away feeling less confident. Not this one! Adam Griffin is a great writer and storyteller, and his book is practical, insightful, and authentic. Griffin is a pastor who gives us a biblical but not ‘preachy’ way to look at our most important role.”—Jim Burns, Founder, HomeWord; author, A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity and Doing Life with Your Adult Children

“I was literally clapping my hands as I read this book, applauding the way it provides grace-filled, Holy Spirit–focused encouragement for parents! What an incredible relief to know that we have both the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit and the gift of grace to carry us as we raise our children to follow Jesus. This is an incredible resource for young parents to provide them with a Christ-centered vision for their parenting journey. I am confident that you will be empowered as you apply these profound truths to your parenting.”—Jason Houser, Founder, Seeds Kids Worship; coauthor, Dedicated: Training Your Children to Trust and Follow Jesus

“Good News for Parents offers relief to parents struggling with anxiety and shame by ushering them into the rest the gospel provides. Adam Griffin helps moms and dads apply the gospel to various parenting challenges, empowering readers to parent as though they really have been saved by grace. This book is a breath of fresh air!”—Hunter Beless, author; Founder, Journeywomen Ministries