13 Devotional Suggestions for Kids and Families

Happy New Year Families!

Here are 13 Devotional suggestions for your family in 2013.  As Parents, every day we have the opportunity and privilege to influence and shape our children spiritually, but sometimes (honestly - most days) we just don't know where to start.  Consider using a resource like the ones suggested here to create moments where you and your kids can grow in God's Story and God's Word.

	Big Book of Animal Devotions, The: 250 Daily Readings About God's Amazing Creation by William L. Coleman (Paperback) 4.6 out of 5 stars   (11) $14.99$11.24 In Stock.Offered by Amazon.com Only 11 left in stock--order soon. 58 Used & New from $0.36
	Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions For Kids by Sarah Young (Hardcover) 4.4 out of 5 stars   (138) $15.99$10.87 In Stock.Offered by Amazon.com 88 Used & New from $6.67
	One Year Book of Family Devotions, Vol. 1 by V. Louise Cunningham (Paperback) 5.0 out of 5 stars   (15) $14.99$10.19 In Stock.Offered by Amazon.com 196 Used & New from $0.01

	One Year of Dinner Table Devotions and Discussion Starters: 365 Opportunities to Grow Closer to God as a Family by Nancy Guthrie (Paperback) 4.3 out of 5 stars   (15) $14.99$10.19 In Stock.Offered by Amazon.com 93 Used & New from $3.96
	The One Year Bible for Children (Tyndale Kids) by V. Gilbert Beers (Hardcover) 4.7 out of 5 stars   (18) $14.99$10.19 In Stock.Offered by Amazon.com Only 1 left in stock--order soon. 66 Used & New from $2.98

	The One Year Bible for Kids, Challenge Edition by Tyndale (Paperback) 4.7 out of 5 stars   (14) $14.99$10.19 In Stock.Offered by Amazon.com 80 Used & New from $0.18
	The One Year Book of Devotions for Boys by Children's Bible Hour (Paperback) 4.6 out of 5 stars   (37) $13.99$10.51 In Stock.Offered by Amazon.com 168 Used & New from $0.01
	The One Year Book of Devotions for Girls by Children's Bible Hour (Paperback) 4.0 out of 5 stars   (22) $13.99$10.97 In Stock.Offered by Amazon.com 277 Used & New from $0.01
	The One Year Book of Praying through the Bible by Cheri Fuller (Paperback) 4.9 out of 5 stars   (17) $14.99$10.19 In Stock.Offered by Amazon.com 102 Used & New from $0.01
	The One Year Devos for Animal Lovers: Cool Things Animals Show Us About Our Creator by Dandi Daley Mackall (Paperback) 4.8 out of 5 stars   (6) $13.99$12.59 In Stock.Offered by Amazon.com 60 Used & New from $6.61
	The One Year Devotions for Kids #1 (One Year Book of Devotions for Kids) by Children's Bible Hour (Paperback) 3.9 out of 5 stars   (7) $13.99$11.19 In Stock.Offered by Amazon.com 262 Used & New from $0.01
	The One Year Devotions for Preschoolers (Little Blessings Line) by Crystal Bowman (Hardcover) 4.9 out of 5 stars   (86) $14.99$10.19 In Stock.Offered by Amazon.com 76 Used & New from $4.99
	The One Year Love Language Minute Devotional (One Year Signature Line) by Gary Chapman (Paperback) 4.6 out of 5 stars   (22) $15.99$10.87 In Stock.Offered by Amazon.com 92 Used & New from $6.37

Lesson from the Lawn

A wise man once told me, "It's good to change your mowing pattern, if you want a better looking lawn."  I have to be honest and admit that I didn't really get the message when I first heard this instruction/advice as a teenager.  But at almost 40, I think I finally understand what he was telling me.

This week, I pulled back on the cord of my Briggs & Stratton powered lawnmower, remembered these words and began mowing my lawn in a different pattern.  Lawn care experts out there will tell you to change the pattern of your mowing weekly to prevent wear patterns or ruts and so that your grass won't lay in one particular direction.  Ultimately, you want your lawn to grow straight up, stand tall, and be dramatically vibrant and green, without rut or patchy spot.

I pondered as I forged a new pattern in my lawn that there also is benefit in changing the patterns in my life.

Romans 12:2 tells us to "...Not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will. NIV

It is so easy to fall into repetitive, comfortable  patterns in our own lives or to live mindlessly by the patterns of the culture around us.  The patterns of this world are seductive, tantalizing, mindless and tend to be the default of many-- even those who call themselves Christians.  The patterns of this world are also almost always self-centered, or self-focused...which will eventually wear you down...and do damage to the lawn of your life.

Is your life showing signs of wear?  Perhaps it's time to renew your pattern, renovate your mind and reset your life to the pattern of God's Will -- His good, pleasing and perfect will.

Thanks, Dad for the instruction and wise advice!