In our culture today, our children are bombarded from every angle with things that try to pull them away from God. It’s important to use the time we have to help our children hide God’s Word in their hearts.
Our families need to be spending time in the Word together and as individuals. Over the years, we have collected quite a number of great devotional books. I have also found that each of my children enjoy devotionals written specifically for their age and gender.
For Families:
My Time With God- 150 Ways to Start Your Own Quiet Time
This devotion is divided into sections by books of the Bible. Great overview of the entire Bible. The longer format would be great for family devotions!
NIrV Kid’s Book of Devotions- A 365-Day Adventure in God’s Word
Concise devotion with monthly themes. Features one key verse a day.
Whit’s End Mealtime Devotions- 90 Faith-Building Ideas Your Kids Will Eat Up by John Avery Whittaker
Includes prayer, a fun “appetizer” activity, a main course that helps you dive deeper into the scripture or topic and so much more!
Sticky Situations: 365 Devotions for Kids and Families by Betsy Schmitt
Real life scenarios to process with your kids as they use scripture to help make good choices.
The Big Book of Animal Devotions- 250 Daily Readings About God’s Amazing Creation by William Coleman
Great devotion that uses animals and nature to teach your kids Biblical truths.
For Girls:
True Images Devotional- 90 Daily Devotions for Teen Girls by Karen Moore
Daily reading with one scripture verse and prayer of the day. This devotion deals with self-image and teaches our teen girls to see themselves as God sees them!
Jesus Calling (Teen Edition) by Sarah Young
My daughter’s favorite devotion! Paraphrases scripture as if God is speaking directly to you! I love this personal approach!
The One Year Mother-Daughter Devotional by Dannah Gresh
Moms and Daughters get to do this one together. Daily activity to build relationships! Yummy recipes and fun crafts also included.
For Boys:
NIV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions by Robin Schmitt
Short stories and discussion revolving around the daily scripture. Daily spotlights on people and life in Bible times, words to treasure and other fun activities really catch your son’s attention.
365 Trivia Twist Devotions by Betsy Schmitt and David Veerman
My son’s favorite! He loves to surprise us with trivia facts and what happened on different days in history. Fun and colorful almanac-style devotional!
The One Year Devotions for Boys
I love that boys need to look up the daily scripture passage. It ties the story to their own personal lives through thoughtful questions and gives a daily memory verse.
For Early Readers:
When kids are younger they need a more hands-on approach to help them develop the habit of personal devotions. Right now, my five year old likes to take his “comic book” to bed and read the stories. (See below)
The Early Reader’s Bible as told by V. Gilbert Beers
Bible stories for your beginning reader aged 4-7. Comprehension questions and action steps are included at the end of each story.
I love this Bible! It uses the NLT, so you and your child will be reading “actual Bible text.” Lots of hands-on activities throughout each Bible story and more extended activities at the end, teaches kids to pray and connects all the stories to Jesus!
Rumble! Zap! Pow! by Diana Stortz
Comic book style Bible storybook on an early reader level. My kindergartener’s favorite bedtime book!
Some of our favorite times of sharing together have happened without a devotional at all. So, don’t be afraid to pick up your Bible, find a chapter and take turns reading it together. Talk about what you read and pray that God will open your mind and heart to His words.