Do you ever find it hard to know how to talk to your child about faith in ways they’ll understand? Today, we’ve gathered 5 of our recent favorite books diving into faith for the whole family. We have everything you need! You can find interactive devotionals to do with your kids. We also have books that explain small changes. These changes can help your family make faith a regular habit.
Devotionals Families Can Do Together:
The Bible Recap Kids’ Devotional by Tara-Leigh Cobble
If you’re looking for a fun way to help kids read, understand, and love the entire Bible, a great place to start is with The Bible Recap Kids' Devotional. It follows the 365-day chronological reading plan of The Bible Recap book and podcast. Designed for children ages 6 and up, this interactive devotional teaches key verses and concepts about God, plus it includes word puzzles, coloring pages, and other fun activities that reinforce essential truths and facts. Let them read through this devotional on their own or enjoy it together with friends and family.
The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 3 by Tim Shoemaker
These fun and slightly risky object lessons (along with almost fifty more) are better than other family devotions. They provide the spiritual impact you want for your kids. So get out the safety goggles and start bringing the truths of Scripture to vivid life in your household. Just remember to change out of your Sunday clothes first!
For even more ideas, check on Volume 1 and Volume 2 in the series!
The Bedtime Family Devotional by Ruth and Patrick Schwenk
This helpful, hopeful family resource is exactly what you need to strengthen your faith as a family. It includes 90 days of biblically grounded devotions, prayers, and action steps. As you walk through these pages together at the end of each day, you will not only instill God's Word in your children's hearts, but you will equip them to understand basic theology and develop Christlike character and virtue.
Books to Help You Make Faith a Family Habit:
Habits for a Sacred Home by Jennifer Pepito
A mom of seven and a mentor to mothers around the world, Jennifer helps you establish nine restorative habits and practices in your home to foster peace, simplicity, and stability during turbulent times. Leaning on the practices of historic Christians--like Saint Benedict and Amy Carmichael--this book guides you toward habits of work, prayer, hospitality, and more to create the sacred home you long for.
Little Habits, Big Faith by Christie Thomas
Christie Thomas has a secret for you: helping your kids connect with God is way easier than you think. It all starts with 30 seconds a day--and the power of a simple habit. Through Christie’s encouraging insights, you’ll discover how to overcome common struggles, implement easy practices that fit your unique kids, and change your family’s faith culture.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to deepen family habits you’ve already started, these are just a few family devotional resources out there to meet your family right where you are!