Family Devotional

Midnight Dad Devotional offers the encouragement and biblical grounding that has made the Midnight Mom and Midnight Dad Devotional Facebook Communities a help to parents around the world. The Midnight Mom Devotional Community has become a global movement of prayer and encouragement for mamas everywhere, launching Midnight Mom Devotional to best-seller lists and into over a million moms' hearts. Now author Becky Thompson and her dad, Dr. Mark Pitts, offer a new book for dads who need to know God is with them on the parenting journey.

We read in the Gospels that Jesus told many, many parables. Parables have been described as earthly stories with a heavenly meaning. As Jesus traveled, he’d see an everyday occurrence, from which, he would teach a lesson to His disciples. A farmer planting seeds, birds feeding on grain, fishermen casting a net, a poor widow giving an offering at the temple, lilies growing in a field, a fig tree with no fruit, guests selecting the honored seats at a table, dirty feet unwashed by a host, a shepherd looking for a lost sheep, a mustard seed, a vineyard, a lost coin, a small child... the list ...

The God Who Saves. The God Who Provides. The Holy One. The names of God tell us who He is and how He loves us—explore the glory and the goodness of God in I Am Devotional written by Diane Stortz. Children will learn to trust God in everything as they learn about the names and character of God. Through 100 devotions, children will see how God’s names reflect His love, strength, trustworthiness, and what that means as they develop a strong faith.

Best-selling author and speaker Jen Hatmaker takes the words and deeds of Jesus, adds the humor of a mom's observations on life, and offers messages of grace and encouragement. She shows overburdened moms 40 things Jesus doesn't expect them to do on their own. Covering areas such as worry, marriage, priorities, money, and the trap of comparison, this lively Bible teacher brings Jesus's message alive in a format geared to the short moments moms have that can be allotted to reflection.

Mothers of the Bible takes you inside the lives of 12 biblical mothers whose struggles to live with faith and courage are much like yours. Through their successes and failures alike, these women from long ago will encourage you and strengthen you in your challenging and rewarding role as a mother.

Now you can turn your daily commute into a renewing time with God. Whether you spend several hours a day in traffic or only a few minutes, My Time with God for Daily Drives: Vol. 1 provides relief from life's traffic jams and detours. Each daily devotional is four minutes or less and steers your heart to God with Scripture, devotional thoughts, and inspirational closings to help you apply Scripture to daily living. Beautifully set to music, this devotional is the perfect way to begin or end your daily commute.

Parental Alienation is a growing problem in which children are brainwashed by one parent in a deliberate attempt to destroy their relationship with the other parent. Victims suffer for many years as the abuse escalates and creates an emotional roller coaster of a hurt that doesn’t seem to heal. Finding Purpose in the Pain: Devotions for Victims of Parental Alienation is a beautifully written book of devotions that addresses a sorrow so unique and deep. Thirty-one devotions based on the author’s memories of interaction with her children before their alienation began, offer encouragement ...

In A Prairie Devotional, former child actress Wendi Lou Lee, who played Grace Ingalls on the TV show, is an ideal source of unique stories and spiritual insights that give listeners a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the hearts and souls of the series’ beloved characters.

Kaelin and Kyrah Edward's viral video of 2016 ("Crazy Girlfriend Throws iPhone in the Pool!") thrust them into the spotlight with a velocity that they never could have imagined. Since that time, they have grown up in front of their audience - they have built their relationship, gotten married, grown their family through the births of their two little boys. What began for them as the posting of a prank video has evolved into an engaged viewership of more than two million on their various social channels that looks to them for guidance in how to make good life decisions.

Created by James Arthur West, the grandfather of Ben Witherington III, Twice on Sundays is a remarkable series of biblical lessons, two for each Sunday of the year. Originally given in a Baptist Sunday school in Wilmington, North Carolina, these reflections and questions for thought comprise a survey of various facets of biblical theology and ethics. Whether used for devotions, personal study, quiet time, or preparation for teaching, fresh insights and clear exposition in devotion to the Scriptures characterize this probing and soul-nourishing book. Ben Witherington III is Amos Professor of...

Why do moms find themselves settling for a depleted and frustrated existence when motherhood is truly one of the greatest gifts from God? Being a mom is one of the most important-yet-difficult roles a woman will ever fill. Deep in their hearts, many women believe they are failing their families, are emotionally anemic, and are utterly helpless to maintain their peace while raising kids. As a result, hearts and homes are constantly defeated by the "peace pirates" that are allowed to take away the security God paid for His children to have.

Motherhood is one of life’s most joyful yet most difficult gifts. We are eager to get it "right," yet parenting usually highlights our weaknesses and leaves us worried about our mistakes. These hope-filled, positive devotions recognize the realities and pressures, joys and disappointments of motherhood and will give you a precious reminder of grace from God’s word to hold onto each day. They will help you to trust that God’s grace is enough for you and your kids.

Marriage is a journey of both hills and valleys, and newlyweds are just beginning this great adventure. By following God's way and making him the center of their marriage from the start, couples can avoid rockier paths and create stronger foundations. In this spiritual and practical devotional, marriage coaches Chris and Jamie Bailey speak to the particular challenges that every newlywed couple faces and provide both inspiration and guidance.

When a loved one tells us their sexual orientation or gender identity is something other than what we've believed, it can send us into a tailspin of worry and confusion. What does God think? How are we supposed to respond? What will happen to their eternal souls? I Don't Want Them to Go to Hell is a tool for exploring these questions scripturally, and prayerfully.

Through personal experience as a caregiver to my parents, I gained first-hand knowledge of the responsibilities family caregivers carry on their shoulders. It became important for me to find out what other family caregivers say they need to help sustain their spirit during the journey of caring for someone they love. The outcome of this inquiry is a devotional developed in direct response to family caregiver interviews and their answers to survey questions.

Raising children shapes the parent every bit as much as parents shape their children. Raising children is a sacred calling - and not for the faint of heart. In Devotions for Sacred Parenting, the author of Sacred Parenting continues the conversation and contemplates the soul-transforming journey of being a parent. With all new material, fifty-two devotions explore the spiritual dynamics of parenting. These life-related devotions are creative, fresh, and encouraging, inspiring mothers and fathers to look at parenting from a different perspective.

When her father forces sixteen-year-old Candace to apply for a summer job, a position as a cotton candy operator at The Zone is all she can find. With a nametag that says “Candy” and no time to hang out with her best friend, Tamara, Candace can feel the next three months slipping away. The only positive is that her cart is often positioned near Kurt, one of the mascots in the History Zone of the park. But while their flirtation is giving Candace a reason to head to work, her fellow cotton candy girl just happens to be Kurt’s ex. And she’s the kind to hold grudges.

Do you want to draw closer to God? Discover these devotions that can bring you into a deeper relationship with the Lord.Are you facing challenges in your family life as a mother? Do you have the desire to be healthy and care for your body? Are you looking for encouragement and a boost in your faith? Kimberley Payne is a down-to-earth writer who shares real-life stories as a mother, health advocate, and woman of faith to help you live a fuller life and strengthen your relationship as a believer. Meeting Faith is a book of 100 devotions that take common, everyday occurrences from ...

As a parent, the desires to help your kids get to know God, and follow His ways are a massive priority; but where do you start? This book takes you through 52 key verses, each with a short devotional. You can read this with your child at any pace. Consider it as a one-year devotional with your child. You read each verse and devotional for 1 week, committing to memory as much as you can, and then move on to the next verse. You could also use it as a once-a-week devotional with your family, or read it through several times in the year.

A short, seven-day self-help book for moms (in churchy-speak, we call that a devotional). Some days, motherhood is like having a handful of fire ants dumped down the back of your shirt on a hot, sticky day. This book is for moms who want to find a smidgen of peace amid the chaos. It's for the moms who are tired, the moms who could love themselves a little more, and the moms who have ambitions but are tied down by life. This book is for the moms who dream.