Children's Devotions and Christian Parenting

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Chldren's Devotionals and Bibles

The One Year Book of Devotions for Boys by Debbie Bible and Betty Free. ~ My nephew (age 11) is using this devotional and he loves it. My brother says it is the first one he has really enjoyed without having to be "forced" to do it. (Posted by HeartSchool)


The Big Book of Questions and Answers. It covers basic Bible doctrines like, Where did I come from? What is God like? Is there only one God? There is a section on the Beatitudes, another on prayer, including phrase-by-phrase working through the Lord's Prayer, etc. (Posted by Ellen)


The Big Book of Questions & Answers About Jesus: A Family Guide to Jesus' Life and Ministry – (Posted by Ellen)


365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories– (Posted by JaeByrd)


The Golden Children's Bible - a nice illustration on each (very large) page, but lots of good text, too. And it's not a heavily edited story, either - they don't skip much. (Posted by Mingo)



Egermeier’s Bible Story Book – a standard Bible used in many elementary curricula. The stories are fairly complete, edited to exclude the more difficult issues (Lot’s daughter, for example), but not terribly simplified.



Children Desiring God – Children’s family devotional produced by Bethlehem Baptist Church (John Piper) (Posted by Jenny K)

Polished Cornerstones published by Doorposts, a company that focuses on Biblical child rearing. This particular offering is focused on Proverbs 31 and is adaptable for girls of all ages, 5 and up. There is also a version for boys, Plants Grown Up.

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Bible Curricula

BJU Press - Teach students to know the Bible through a thematic, chronological study of the Old and New Testaments. Guide them to trust God and to apply His principles in their everyday lives.

The Teacher's Edition provides read-aloud Bible accounts and application stories. Lessons are included for the missionary biography Adoniram Judson: God's Man in Burma (biography sold separately). (Info taken from the website). (BJU posted by RoseOfSharon)


Miners Bible Club - series of books. Each one a color for a Gem. It covers a story about Bob and Betty and something they do/that happens. (They get saved in the first story) And then it has little projects and memory verses. It can be used in a Sunday School setting, but we've been using it at home just fine. (Posted by JaeByrd)


Children's Ministry Resource Bible by Nelson publishers - It has lesson outlines, charts, timelines, background info in the footnotes. It is making reading through the Bible a breeze. (Posted by Briva)

Discover 4 Yourself: Children's Bible Studies by Kay Arthur (author of the Precepts Bible Study for adults) Focused studies on various topics of the Bible and their applications to life. Ones we've done include "How to Study Your Bible" and "God, What's Your Name?" about the many names of God. Appropriate for a mature 3rd grader and up. [posted by Mingo]

Building on the Rock Summit Ministries - comprehensive program and well-respected. Pricey. [posted by Mingo, from conversations with others]

Explorer's Bible Study [posted by TxAmy]

Picture This! - Draw your way throug the Bible! [posted by TxAmy]

Christian Liberty Press Materials [posted by Briva, who uses the Studying God's Word series]

Christian Studies by Memoria Press. This three-year series thoughtfully guides your child through The Golden Children’s Bible, teaching him the fundamentals of Bible stories, history, and geography, with solid detail at a manageable pace. Students do not merely skim the surface. They embark on a three-year Bible reading course that builds faith by teaching Salvation History as real history. (From the website) [Posted by Queen Amidala]

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Christian Parenting


Raising a Modern-Day Knight ~ It talks about the knights of old and their "code of honor" and how that sort of "code" needs to be passed on to boys as to what a Real Man must be. There is a lot in this book about this kind of rite of passage as well, and gives several examples of what others have done. (Posted by Ellen/MomOfOneSon)


Boy's Passage Man's Journey and King Me ~ They all speak to the idea that we must teach our sons to be men and expect that kind of behavior from them instead of rebellion. (Posted by Relinda)


Preparing Your Daughter for Every Woman’s Battle – by Shannon Ethridge - Where Will Your Daughter Turn for Answers About Sex?
Long before we may realize it, our daughters are bombarded with messages about sex-from friends, advertisers, media icons, and more. All of this input-along with the whirlwind of emotions that accompany puberty-can leave them confused, filled with unasked questions about boys, dating, sex, and their own value.

While you may believe that your preteen or early adolescent is too young for "the talk," now is the perfect time for creative conversations about sexuality. By introducing key principles and truths during these teachable years, you can lay a foundation that will help your daughter withstand the inevitable pressures young women face. And you'll create a lasting bond, establishing yourself as a trustworthy authority who is willing to help her address the sensitive issues in her life. (Posted by Mingo)


God’s Design for Sex series – four volumes that teach a Biblical viewpoint of sex and it’s role in male/female relationships. The first volume is written for children ages 3-5. The series continues into the teen years. (Posted by Mingo)

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Christian Literature (with read-aloud potential)

The Tinker's Daughter: A Story Based on the Life of Mary Bunyan by Wendy Lawton - The story of John Bunyan's (Pilgrim's Progress author) blind daughter, Mary. Excellent tale of learning to rely on the Lord. Part of the Daughter's of the Faith series. [post by Mingo]

The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth Geoge Speare - Set in the times of Christ, a young Jewish boy learns to follow the path of Christ over that of revenge. [post by Mingo, who loves everything Speare writes!]