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Reading God's Word daily is so important, not only for adults, but for kids, as well. We were able to review The Action Bible Anytime Devotions from David C Cook which is designed to grab kids' attention while teaching them truths from the Bible.
David C Cook began publishing Sunday School materials for homeless children all the way back in 1875 after the Great Chicago Fire. His nonprofit publishing ministry, which was officially established in 1942, has become the largest interdenominational supplier of children's ministry curriculum. The company's mission "to aid and promote the work of religious education without profit to any person or group" is made evident by reaching 97 countries with materials in 50 languages worldwide. Even though reaching children is the heart of the ministry, they also offer resources for men, women, pastors, teens, groups, and more.
The Action Bible Anytime Devotions was written for kids 8-12 years old to connect with God through Biblical truths. Each of the 90 devotionals follow the same format:
- Learn God's Word with a Bible verse
- Apply it to your life -- a brief story or examples to get the child to think
- Relate it to real people in the Bible -- a short description of a Bible character that matches the theme
- Think about it to help you grow -- questions for reflection
- Talk to God using simple prayer guides -- a sample prayer
- Share with others through both questions and actions -- suggestions for putting the application into practice
- Take it further by additional Bible reading -- the Scripture references that correlate to the character in the lesson
Each devotion addresses topics that are relevant to tweens--anger, discouragement, honesty, weaknesses, thankfulness, bullying, leadership, jealousy, humility, friendship, and so much more. The lessons are designed to build their faith in God and strengthen their character. They offer applicable stories, practical applications, and encouraging advice. Each one directs the child to seek God through the Bible and godly counsel. The devotions fall into 8 main qualities--love, courage, hope, trust, kindness, faith, strength, service--which can be found both in the contents section and marked at the top of the pages in black tabs.
The pages are full-color with comic-book-style art. The colorful illustrations grab your attention as they portray scenes from Bible stories. Three to four stories are shown at the bottom of each devotion. There are 16 groups of two-page spreads that are repeated throughout the book. Every now and then, an illustration matches the story, but for the most part, the pictures are random.
The Action Bible Anytime Devotions can be used as a tool for parents to explore biblical truths with their kids or be used as personal devotion time for kids by themselves. The past few weeks, my 10-year-old has been reading through the book during his daily time with God. The book references a different version of the Bible than we do, so he looks up the verses in his own. The lessons are easy for him to understand on his own, while challenging him to have a stronger faith, a more passionate love, and a dedication for personal morals. He hasn't learned anything new necessarily, but the daily reminders are beneficial and essential for a growing relationship with the Lord.
I love that The Action Bible Anytime Devotions not only gets kids in the Word of God, but also challenges them to put the lessons into action along with encouraging them to seek advice from their parents. My boy and I have had some sweet discussions as he'd worked through these devotions. I pray he always has a heart for the Lord and continues to follow Him.
If you're looking for a devotional book for kids that grabs their attention and helps them connect with God, this might be the book for you.
The Action Bible Anytime Devotions can be used as a tool for parents to explore biblical truths with their kids or be used as personal devotion time for kids by themselves. The past few weeks, my 10-year-old has been reading through the book during his daily time with God. The book references a different version of the Bible than we do, so he looks up the verses in his own. The lessons are easy for him to understand on his own, while challenging him to have a stronger faith, a more passionate love, and a dedication for personal morals. He hasn't learned anything new necessarily, but the daily reminders are beneficial and essential for a growing relationship with the Lord.
I love that The Action Bible Anytime Devotions not only gets kids in the Word of God, but also challenges them to put the lessons into action along with encouraging them to seek advice from their parents. My boy and I have had some sweet discussions as he'd worked through these devotions. I pray he always has a heart for the Lord and continues to follow Him.
If you're looking for a devotional book for kids that grabs their attention and helps them connect with God, this might be the book for you.
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