My Bible and Devotional Recommendations for birth-teens

 

Faithgirlz Bible

This is great for girls age 8-12
Every girl is unique and special, and here’s a Bible that connects them more closely to God, themselves, and their friends—all with Faithgirlz! sparkle.

Features include:

• Dream Girl—use your imagination to put yourself in the story
• Bring It On—take quizzes to really get to know yourself
• Is There a Little ____ (Eve, Ruth, Isaiah) in You?—see for yourself what you have in common
• Between You and Me—share what you are learning with a friend! Between God and Me—get brutally honest with God through guided journaling space
• Oh, I Get It!—find answers to Bible questions you've wondered about
• Complete NIV translation—the most read, most trusted translation.

http://www.familychristian.com/faithgirlz-bible-niv-2.html

 

Adventure Bible-NIV: #1 Bible for Kids

This is great for boys and girls just learning to read through age 10!

Ready for Adventure? Embark on a fun, exciting journey through God’s Word with the Adventure Bible. Along the way you’ll meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly you’ll grow closer in your relationship with God. Recommended by more Christian schools and churches than any other Bible for kids.

Description:
The #1 Bible for kids! The Adventure Bible takes you on a fun, exciting journey through God’s Word. Along the way you’ll meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly, you’ll grow closer in your relationship with God. Here’s a quick tour through the features: • Life in Bible Times—Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days • Words to Treasure—Highlights great verses to memorize • Did You Know?—Interesting facts help you understand God’s Word and the life of faith • People in Bible Times—Articles offer close-up looks at amazing people of the Bible • Live It!—Hands-on activities help you apply biblical truths to your life • Twenty full-color pages—games, a scavenger hunt, and other Bible fun, with a jungle safari theme • Book introductions with useful facts about each book of the Bible • Dictionary/concordance for looking up tricky words • Color map section to help locate places in the Bible • Complete text of the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible Recommended by more Christian schools and churches than any other Bible for kids!

 WE TEACH FROM THIS IN THE GREENHOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Candle Bible for Toddlers

The Candle Bible for Toddlers has all the favorite stories in the Bible: Noah and the Flood, the Lost Sheep, Jonah, and many more. Each classic story is retold in clear words and simple sentences. A great book full of Bible stories and colorful illustrations written especially for toddlers and perfect for first time readers.

Ages: 4 – 8
http://www.familychristian.com/candle-bible-for-toddlers.html

WE USE THIS ONE IN THE GREENHOUSE!!!!

The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name

 

The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the Story beneath all the stories in the Bible. At the center of the Story is a baby, the child upon whom everything will depend. Every story whispers his name. From Noah to Moses to the great King David-every story points to him. He is like the missing piece in a puzzle-the piece that makes all the other pieces fit together. From the Old Testament through the New Testament, as the Story unfolds, children will pick up the clues and piece together the puzzle. A Bible like no other, The Jesus Storybook Bible invites children to join in the greatest of all adventures, to discover for themselves that Jesus is at the center of God’s great story of salvation-and at the center of their Story too.

Product Details
Ages: 4-8
http://www.familychristian.com/the-jesus-storybook-bible-every-story-whispers-his-name.html

2:52 Boys Bible: The Ultimate Manual

From the manly, metal-looking cover to the cool features inside, The 2:52 Boys' Bible, NIV is the "ultimate manual"" designed for boys ages 8 to 12. Based on Luke 2:52: "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men," this Bible focuses on the four primary areas of growth highlighted in the Scripture to help boys become more like Jesus mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially-smarter, stronger, deeper, and cooler.

This unique Bible uses the full-text of the New International Version^R and contains a study system called the 2:52 Track that takes boys through the Bible using the four primary areas. Each track highlights people, stories, and Scriptures that help boys grow towards maturity and manhood.

For Toddlers
The Beginner’s Bible, the bestselling Bible storybook of our time, now in a special edition just for toddlers. Toddlers will love this special edition of The Beginner’s Bible created especially for tiny hands to carry with them wherever they go. The toddlers edition features a smaller size, a go-anywhere handle, and an easy Velcro closure. Toddlers will come to know and love the key stories and characters of the Bible with this best-loved Bible storybook. Now updated with vibrant new art, text, and over 25 stories, The Beginner’s Bible is the perfect starting point for children. Toddlers will enjoy the fun illustrations of Noah helping the elephant onto the ark, Jonah praying inside the fish, and more, as they discover The Beginner’s Bible for Toddlers just like millions of children before!

http://www.familychristian.com/for-toddlers.html

Adventure Bible Storybook 

The newest edition to the top-selling Adventure series, this storybook Bible for kids ages 4-7 will start them on a journey of discovering about the Bible and growing with God as they grow up with the Adventure Bible, at every age and stage, beginning with the Bible Storybook and continuing on through age 12 with the NIV edition.
At every twist and turn, the Adventure Bible Storybook is filled with—what else—ADVENTURE! Parents and loved ones can be assured that children who read it will learn the main stories and themes from the Bible, but all within a fun, exciting theme of discovering, imagination, and suspense—everything you’d expect from a fantastic adventure.
This storybook includes some lesser known stories that are particularly adventurous, such as Paul’s shipwreck on the island of Malta, and when the Israelites went to spy on the people of Canaan.
http://www.familychristian.com/adventure-bible-storybook.html

My First Read and Learn Bible

For Babies!!!

Baby's First Read and Learn Bible features eight timeless stories from the Old and New Testament including: the Creation, The Story of Noah, The Nativity, and Jesus and the Children. Illustrated in full color, this is a perfect introduction to the Bible for the youngest of children.

http://www.familychristian.com/my-first-read-and-learn-bible.html

NIV Revolution: The Bible for Teen Guys

For every teenage guy who wants to live a revolutionary life. The Revolution Begins with You!

If case you did not know, you are in a war. Your enemy is dead serious. He wants you to think the battle raging around you is not big deal. It is a big deal. Your life, your relationships, your world – it is all a big deal, and it takes a big, God-filled heart to make a difference.

It is time to stand up and fight for what is right. Time to be a revolutionary – living your faith on the edge, challenging things that need to be challenged, discovering new possibilities, helping others to discover them as well. Fill your hands with Revolution. It will open your eyes, strengthen your courage, and guide you like a compass toward a life worth living.

But this is a Bible!

Yeah – a Bible like none other you have ever read, for today’s teenage guy going toe-to=toe with a hard-hitting world. A world God knows all about. He is the authority when it comes to understanding girls, sex, communication, drugs, divorce, relationships, success, parents, popularity, peer pressure and everything else guys face. He also knows what makes you tick, He loves you more than you can ever imagine, and he wants you to experience a life of purpose, power and impact.

The features in this Bible will strengthen you and hone our spiritual fighting edge. Battlelines show you how other teen guys deal with relationships, sex, drug abuse and other real-life issues. Match-Ups pit the good guys against the bad guys of the Bible to uncover winning – and losing – approaches to life. Challenge Notes do just that: challenge you to reach for everything God wants you to be. And there is plenty more – enough to help you make a kingdom-difference in the world around you.

A Revolution of the heart is not about how confident, strong, or popular you are. It is about what God can do in you and through you. He can revolutionize your relationship, your opportunities, and the whole course of your life. He can use you to change the world around you. Are you ready to find out how? Then look inside and let the revolution begin.

Feature 

• 125 Battlelines interviews share solid insights from everyday, normal guys about sex, conflict, music, anger, addition, popularity and more.
• 12 full-color tip-ins give you 50 Ways to Be Radical for God, 100 Things Real Men Do and other ideas to help you revolutionize all aspects of your life.
• 100 Instant Messenger-style Challenge Notes paraphrase key Scriptures that call you onward and upward to all that God has for you.
• Over 200 Now or Never call-outs challenge you to discover God’s truth on a variety of faith-related issues.
• 100 Live the Adventure notes show you how to change your life and revolutionize your impace on others.
• 50 Match-Ups capture the conflict between good guys and bad guys of the Bible. Cain vs. Able, Ahab vs. Elija, and David vs. Saul … they have moves you can learn from – and moves to avoid.
• 66 books introductions provide overviews for each book of the Bible to help you dive in and know what is going on.
• Customer-designed reading plans let you pick the topic you are interested in.

Product Details
Ages: 13 – 16
http://www.familychristian.com/bibles/niv-revolution-the-bible-for-teen-guys.html

True Images: The Bible for Teen Girls-NIV

True Images connects the timeless truths of the Bible to your life, your relationships, and the things you care about most. Above all, you’ll get to know the God who loves you and has plans for you that are bigger and better than you can imagine.

Features:

• 120 “In Focus” articles take you inside other girls’ lives to see how the Bible applies to your own issues
• Over 300 “Genuine” notes focus on true inner beauty
• Over 500 “Truth or Dare” call-outs dare you to discover God’s truth about life and faith
• 52 “Mirror Images” profile the good girls and bad girls of the Bible
• Over 100 short “Love Notes from God” tell the very personal message of how much God loves you and of your incredible value in his eyes
• 24 full-color tip-ins bring you fun quizzes that reveal a lot about you
• “Reflections from the Other Side” reveal what guys think about different topics
• 66 book introductions

Page edges of Bibles: they can be plain, gilded, or stained. But printed? Yes, this edition of the bestselling True Images Bible has page edges that are actually printed with a youthful, contemporary paisley design in colors that coordinate with its trendy Italian Duo-Tone™ binding. It’s a look that’s sure to appeal to the young teen who wants a Bible that speaks to her in a unique design that fits her lifestyle.

Product Details
Ages: 13-16

http://www.familychristian.com/bibles/true-images-the-bible-for-teen-girls-niv.html

DEVOTIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PASTOR TIFFANY

  

Book of Devotions: My Time with God

For Toddlers:
My Time with God is a great way to start or end your child's day---by spending time with God. Preschoolers will love The Beginner's Bible art and the everyday situations they encounter. You'll love the simple connection to a Bible story and memory verse. Together you'll enjoy an activity, song, or prayer that brings home the story's theme. It's the perfect starting point for children as they discover the life and fun of the Bible, just like millions of children before them!
http://www.familychristian.com/book-of-devotions-my-time-with-god-1.html

Gotta Have God - Devotions for Guys

These books teach guys to rely on God as they learn more about the Bible and themselves. Available in age groups 2-5, 6-9, and 10-12.

http://www.familychristian.com/gotta-have-god-devotions-for-guys-vol-1.html

God & Me! Devotions for Girls

From toddlers through pre-teens, girls need to know that God is the friend they can count on as they mature. Available in age groups 2-5, 6-9, and 10-12.

http://www.familychristian.com/god-me-devotions-for-girls.html

Heads Up!: Sports Devotions for All-Star Kids

FOR BOYS AND GIRLS:
Sports Spectrum's Dave Branon hits a home run when he brings together the worlds of faith and sports to create this unique devotional designed just for young sports fanatics. Heads Up! uses stories of athletes and sporting events to inspire faith and achievement in kids, ages 8 and up. Each day's devotions includes: ? A 'game plan' - verse for the day ? A 'playbook assignment' - a short Scripture passage ? 'On the chalkboard' - final thoughts In addition to great devotions, you'll also find scattered throughout birthdays of some well-known athletes, sports tips, and rare facts & figures. With all the challenges that kids face today, Heads Up! is a great inspirational book for the young all-star kid.
http://www.familychristian.com/heads-up-sports-devotions-for-all-star-kids.html

Dear Diary: A Girl's Book of Devotions

The years between ages 8-12 can be an awkward and uncertain time for many girls. Not quite a little girl, but still not a teenager - just in between. Well, author and teen advocate, Susie Shellenberger introduces a unique and creative devotional just for girls ages 8-12 in a way that is totally cool. Dear Diary is a hip new devotional that addresses many of the issues facing young girls today, by providing biblically based solutions at a time when straight answers and solutions to real-life challenges aren't always so clear-cut. Written in the style of a young girl writing in her diary, each devotion not only offers guidance but also encourages girls to develop their God-confidence.

http://www.familychristian.com/dear-diary-a-girls-book-of-devotions.html

The One Year Mother-Daughter Devo

"The One Year Mother-Daughter Devo" is designed to be used by a mother and her tween daughter; both can read and understand the same devotion and share in the "girl gab" section to discuss their understanding of Scripture and their relationship with God. The devotion will strengthen mother-daughter relationships as well as their relationships with God. Topics for the devotions are centered around issues that the best-selling author (Dannah Gresh) is known for addressing through her books and mother-daughter conferences. Topics include modesty, purity, self-esteem, handling emotions, witnessing, living the faith. Dannah will encourage mother-daughter devotional time as a part of her conference curriculum for 2010- 2011, which will present a natural connection for the devotional.

Product DetailsAges: 8 - 12

http://www.familychristian.com/the-one-year-mother-daughter-devo.html

Teen Devotional Bible-NIV
Being a teenager--well, it has its ups and downs. It's cool to discover new stuff about yourself. But you've also got to make a lot of choices about who you want to be. You've got a lot of questions about God, dating, sex, faith, drugs, friends, your family, popularity--and the list goes on. Hey, you're not alone. Open up this Bible and read devotions written by teens like you who are dealing with the same stuff. They want to share with you what God has to say and how he can help you get through anything.
The NIV Teen Devotional Bible is written by teens for teens. Its 260 weekday devotions can help you find out what the Bible says about stuff that really matters to you. You'll love the exciting look and feel of this Bible. The page-by-page bursts of surprising facts, cool graphics, crazy humor, and radical ideas to chew on--and apply. The introductions loaded with features that help you get to know each book of the Bible. Fifty-two weekend devotions by youth experts that sum up the week. And 22 full-color pages about tough issues for teens, written by well-known speakers such as Dawson McAllister, Susie Shellenberger, and Jay Kessler.
Featuring lots of material from Youth Specialties and Campus Life Magazine--2 of America's coolest, most in-touch youth resources--The NIV Teen Devotional Bible is about real life. About real teens. About YOU.
The only NIV devotional Bible available for teens ages 12-15. - Daily devotions by, for, and about teens; 52 weekend devotions by well-known youth leaders. - Addresses issues relevant to today’s teens, such as faith, life, family, friends, and the future.

Check out this link for some other good stuff for your kiddos! http://www.familychristian.com/kids/early-readers.html?limit=30

Please contact me if you would like help finding some more things for your kids to bring faith into the home tiffany@freedom-church.org

-Pastor Tiffany