"Here's a book that takes the pressure off the 'one size fits all' syndrome that characterizes many family-life efforts. Tim's exploration of family culture and his grace-filled approach will greatly encourage parents as they negotiate the difficult maze of parenting!"

"Never Mind the Joneses by Tim Stafford is an excellent resource for reflection and direction on encouraging children's spiritual growth and Christian character formation in families. Tim Stafford winsomely and gracefully helps parents understand how they can teach core biblical values to our children in word and deed, so that these values are both taught and caught. Bravo!"

"Having children and raising a family rank high among the most complex and difficult tasks we will ever face. It can be lonely work, and companions are mighty useful along the way. My companion of choice, hands down, is Tim Stafford and his Never Mind the Joneses. Thoughtful, feet-on-the-ground practical, prayerful, wise, and--best of all--Christian."

"Tim Stafford, one of the most gifted Christian writers, has given us an excellent resource for imparting to our children Christian principles and habits through daily living. This comes at a critical moment when the family is under assault as never before. Tim Stafford's book will help Christians be the model we need to be in today's culture."

"Building strong families? Core biblical values? This stuff matters! I'm excited about the way Never Mind the Joneses helps parents make it happen."

"Stafford's wise and sensible book helps parents preserve core values while developing their family's individuality. Neither a troubleshooting manual nor a how-to handbook, it is a thoughtful exploration of what makes a family strong and good."

"Christian parents consistently tell me that they have the same nightmare: they will fail to inculcate core Christian values in their children. Treading deep water in the morass of modern day social confusion, parents need a sensible, practical guide to steer their children to a godly shore. I believe that Tim Stafford has provided such a guide in Never Mind the Joneses. Circumnavigating the perils of a fundamentalist rigidity, it plots a course for the reader that is sensitive to the challenges of modern parenting, psychologically sound and biblically precise. I can strongly recommend it, not only for its insightful help but also for its ease of reading."

"Want to build a family culture with God at the heart of it? With deep conviction (but no hint of condescension) Tim Stafford offers creative, workable advice coupled with flexibility and humor. I'd have valued this book immensely when my own family was young!"

"The most practical book on parent and family issues that I've ever read."

"Never Mind the Joneses is the most important book about this topic since James Dobson's Dare to Discipline. . . . It's a book that can and should be read by everyone from young couples just starting out to those who find themselves in the whirlwind of jobs, children, violin lessons, workout routines, dinner invitation exchanges and never any time to be alone. I promise you that if mom and dad read this book together (or even just one of you, or the one of you who may be a single parent), Never Mind the Joneses will make a tremendous difference in your family, and you and your children will have that much more positive impact on the world."