“What could be more valuable to us than family? But what could be more divisive and troubling than the way the term ’family values’ has been used as a weapon in today’s culture wars? I’m so glad that Erin Wathen has given us a fresh take on family values in her beautifully written, very readable new book, More than Words. Mom, blogger, and pastor, Erin is a writer worth following, starting with More than Words.”
—Brian D. McLaren

The values we live and raise our families by are grounded, first, in love. Contrary to many of today’s so-called family values, our values go beyond one or two loaded social issues to a wholehearted lifestyle of practicing compassion, hospitality, justice, peace, and belonging.

More than Words articulates ten values that forward-thinking, openhearted people want to embody in their lives and pass on to their children. With practical ideas and thought-provoking questions, this book inspires families to live more intentionally, engage their communities, and make a difference in the world.