Nine Kids, On Purpose

Let's face it-parenting can leave you spinning with guilt and wondering if all the sacrifices you're making are actually building a family that lasts. But what if the secret to raising a healthy, united, faith-filled family isn't about perfection... but purpose?In Nine Kids, On Purpose, the Befus family invites you into their wonderfully full and slightly chaotic world of raising nine children with one unifying mission: to love God and serve others.Drawing from decades of real-life parenting, cross-cultural adventures, and plenty of messes, Chuck and Joy Befus-along with their nine now-grown children-share the seven biblical principles that shaped their home. With warmth, honesty, and a touch of humor, they reflect on what worked, what didn't, and what mattered most.This isn't your typical parenting book. It's part memoir, part field guide, and all heart.Inside, you'll find: - Biblical truths that anchored their parenting decisions- Practical rhythms, family mottos, and real examples from their life together- Unfiltered reflections from the adult Befus kids-what they loved, resisted, and never forgot- Discussion questions to help you apply each principle in your own homeWhether you're parenting toddlers, teens, or FaceTiming your college kid, Nine Kids, On Purpose will encourage and equip you to build a Christ-centered family with a clear mission and lasting legacy.You don't need a perfect home to raise purposeful kids. You just need a little vision, a lot of grace, and a willingness to show up-on purpose.