{Jesus Calling} Our New Family Devotional

A devotional that is right for your whole family is now always easy to come by, but Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions For Kids is enjoyable for my children and myself.  I would highly recommend it to anyone with children.

It is hard to decided what Bible to get 4 and 5 years olds.  They don't respond to the baby story books, never really have, and I want to encourage them to read on their own.  I really wanted to get the kids new Bibles for Easter, but it didn't work out quite the way I planned.

I decided on one early reader Bible for the two of them to share for now, but to my surprise,the better find was a very touching devotional for us to share each night.

Devotions written as if Jesus is speaking directly to a child's heart.

Based on her original Jesus Calling, this version has been adapted in a language and fashion that kids and tweens can relate to their everyday lives. 

After many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to listen to God with pen in hand, writing down what she believed He was saying to her through Scripture. Others were blessed as she shared her writings, until people all over the world were using her devotionals.  They are written from Jesus' point of view, thus the title Jesus Calling.  It is Sarah's fervent prayer that our Savior may bless readers, and now young readers, with His presence and His peace in ever deeper measure.

Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions For Kids

We have begun reading Jesus Calling each night before bed and they seem to really like the messages.  It is written like a conversation with God and it is put into terms that they understand.  We read about setting aside earthly concerns to spend time in solitude with God and they were interested in the idea of "spending time" with him.  My son wanted to know if God would play Hide and Seek.  I told him God would always win, lol.  He said he didn't mind :)

I feel ill equipped to handle many of my children's questions and comments about God and Jesus.  I am always looking for resources that will give them a new perspective on faith.  I often begin reading something new to them or look on the internet for answers and it's  funny how the topics that I am most afraid to approach have been thought through and described so well be someone out there and I think, "well, that was easy!"  I know the stuff, but it has been so long since it was new to me that I fear what I might say that is overwhelming or maybe even not enough.

I think I was lead to that store to find this book.

I am not affiliated with this book or author in any way.  I simply love the book :)

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A Sense of the Resurrection: An Easter Experience for Families {PLUS 20% DISCOUNT}

Easter comes later than usual this year, but I am happy about that because unlike Christmas, we don't normally have much time to focus on the true meaning of the holiday.  We skip through little holidays all through the winter and when we hit Spring it's all shamrocks, tulips and bunnies.  I am ashamed to say that I have not put forth the best effort to make Easter more of a priority.  

Two years ago I was in search of an Advent curriculum to experience with my children as I thought that they were at an appropriate age for them to grasp the concept.  I came across Amanda White, her blog, Oh Amanda and her ebook, Truth in the Tinsel.  It is something that my children could not wait to start again at Christmas time and now they understand the significance of Christ's birth because along with explaining the scripture on a level that they can understand, the activities made it fun to talk about the meaning of Christmas.

When Easter rolled around I was really craving something similar to do with them.  Last year I watched the new Bible miniseries and loved it!  I wanted something that the kids could experience like I was experiencing the Bible stories I learned as a child in a whole new light.  We found short children's videos online that told the story of Jesus' death and resurrection, but they had soooo many questions!  I  have known these stories my entire life and I just believe.  I am ill equipped to answer the in-depth questions my children have on a level that they can understand without preoccupation with death.

A Sense of the Resurrection is an ebook with 12 simple activities to be done the few weeks before Easter and will turn your home into a memorial to Jesus’ death and resurrection.  You’ll experience Jesus’ anointing, the Last Supper, Peter’s denial, the cross, the empty tomb and more. Memories will be made as your family uses their five senses to understand and believe the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection.

This simple eBook includes printables, Scriptures and specific conversation and starting points so you and your kids can get a sense of the resurrection. 

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