Permanent Markers: Spiritual Life Skills to Write on Your Kids' Hearts

"Janel Breitenstein has given every parent a gift in this book.  With her characteristic candor and wit and her love for God and His Word, she offers hope and encouragement to moms and dads who can easily find themselves growing weary as they raise their children.  Her insights are profound and right on point. "
—Bob Lepine, cohost, FamilyLife Today

"This much-needed parenting book does not disappoint! Janel’s global perspective, practical suggestions, and insightful wisdom will guide your family in necessary conversations to navigate today’s culture. I highly recommend this book!"
—Kristen Welch, bestselling author of Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World

"Through honest story-telling that will make you audibly laugh, along with raw vulnerability that doesn’t put you under the pile, Janel helps you pursue the most important part of your kids: their hearts. I’m grateful for the ways Permanent Markers has helped us refine and reshape the goals we have for our kids, giving us practical tools and guided conversations to meaningfully engage with our kids with deeper intentionality."
—David Robbins, President, FamilyLife

"Enlightening and enjoyable to read, Permanent Markers will equip you as a parent to tattoo messages of truth from God on the heart of your child that they will carry throughout life. With practical activities every parent can do, this book will focus your investment of time in what is eternal and what is best for your child."
—Ron Deal, bestselling author of The Smart Stepfamily and Building Love Together in Blended Families (with Gary Chapman) 

"Permanent Markers is a treasure trove of creative, practical ideas for shepherding children more deeply into the love of God. With passion, candor, and wisdom, Janel Breitenstein offers parents a grace-filled approach to discipleship that lays down the burden of behavior modification and instead embraces the adventure of cultivating a listening ear—not only to our children’s hearts, but to God’s. This book is a winsome invitation to relinquish control and rehearse our dependence on the God who generously gives us everything we need as we navigate the complexities and joys of parenthood."
—Sharon Garlough Brown, author of the Sensible Shoes series and Shades of Light

"Janel makes learning God’s Word attractive and has created engaging activities that will make these truths something kids can enjoy and remember. The tools found here will help families make inroads into the hearts and minds of their children!"
—Jason Houser, founder and president, Seeds Family Worship