Not sure what to send to your sponsored child? How about a devotional to inspire and encourage them to live Godly lives, following in the footsteps of Jesus. Send a whole page or just include a snippet. Make it a little more personal by including a few words of why you chose it for them or how it has impacted you. Here are some cool ideas to get you started…
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DEVOTIONALS FOR TEENS / OLDER CHILDREN / ADULTS
My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers. This daily devotional is for anyone who is serious about following Jesus. It’s excellent, challenging, and thought provoking for older children and adults. It always reminds me (with a smile) of the part of the Bayeux Tapestry where Bishop Odo supposedly ‘comforts’ the reluctant troops… with a big stick! (‘Bishop Odo, holding a stick, confortant the boys’.) My own mentor, who lived to the grand old age of 94 before heading off to party in Heaven, used to read her Bible along with ‘My Utmost for His Highest’ every day. She was the most Godly person I’ve ever known.
Streams in the Desert | alternative link by Mrs LB Cowman/Mrs Charles E. Cowman. This daily devotional is excellent for older children and adults. A comforting, gentle arm around the shoulder for tough times. This is another classic my beloved mentor used – and that is how she treated others. The cattle prod for herself. The comforting arm for others… wow, I still miss her! ;(
Father’s Love Letter a selection of free printable beautiful Bible verses written as a personal and intimate love letter from God to you, and available in 125 different languages. This beautiful letter is available in various formats that are suitable for all ages, including:
- ‘Best Dad Ever’ – cartoon available in English or Spanish.
- Posters | Letters | Greeting Cards | Comic Strip | more Greeting Cards | Other formats | Text
- 365 Promises one Bible verse a day, with or without photos; print them off for the whole year, for the month, or just one day. The current ‘daily promise’ also has a brief devotional thought that you could share with your child.
- Father’s Love Letter – Devotionals (scroll down to the bottom of the page) 53 devotionals expanding on each thought from the Father’s Love Letter.
- Jesus in His own words 107 Bible quotes from Jesus talking to you about His Father.
- Daily Scripture Reading with a slightly longer devotional thought.
- Living in Sonship 52 devotional thoughts about living as God’s child.
- Cartoon of the Day (scroll down) 183 cartoons about living as God’s child.
King’s Highway include an encouraging snippet of Godly inspiration and insight from Nancy Missler. If you or your child are going through a rough time, you will find comfort and wisdom here.
Blue Letter Bible daily devotionals for older children and adults; Daily Promises Bible verse of the day, with a devotional thought; Read through the Bible in a year; Morning and Evening by Spurgeon; Day By Day By Grace from Bob Hoekstra
Morning and Evening (youdevotion) Spurgeon; Faith’s Checkbook Spurgeon; Our Daily Walk F.B. Meyer; more daily devotionals
Streams in the Desert (backtotheBible; scroll down and click on ‘part 1’); Morning and Evening Spurgeon daily devotionals
Standing Strong through the Storm (Open Doors) fabulous and inspiring devotionals from the courage and bravery of the persecuted church.
Days of Praise (icr.org) daily devotionals for older children and adults
Tozer and A.B. Simpson daily devotionals
Answers in Genesis devotionals for kids with Bible verses to read, and worksheets where kids can fill in their answers; free printable
Answers in Genesis devotionals for older children or adults reinforcing the Biblical authority of God’s word
FCA Resources devotionals by -and for- Christian athletes about building great character qualities like courage, integrity, and perseverance, etc.
Word4today Bob Gass daily devotional for teens; Word for you today Bob Gass daily devotional for older children / adults
God is Real devotional
kids4truth.com devotions for kids
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DEVOTIONALS FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN
Keys for kids daily devotionals with key Bible verses
Truth for kids daily devotionals for children 8-12 years; 5-8 years
Bible snack packs Grab a snack from the Bible. God has many exciting things for us to discover in His Word and in His amazing world. Devotions and activities for younger children (toddler – primary school)
Superbook has a 30 day devotional with a Bible verse, a lesson to learn, fun activities like a word search and matching puzzles, and a prayer; free printable
Adventure Bible devotionals; free printable
Bibledrivethru daily devotions for 8-12 year olds
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RELATED LINKS
A ton of Bible verses for our kids choose a couple of Bible verses or print off a whole page for your child; free printable
The Father’s Love Letter A beautiful and intimate letter from God to your child comprising a beautiful selection of Bible verses; available in 125 languages and formats for all ages including: English; Spanish, French, Portuguese, Hindi, Swahili, Amharic, Indonesian, Tagalog; Thai; and check out the fabulous ‘Best Dad ever’ cartoon in English or Spanish. Also available as a devotional.
Bible Study share a snippet with your child; or find a Bible verse of the day
Apologetics share a snippet with your child; protect your child’s faith and answer their questions even before they know they have questions
Reasons why the Bible can be trusted (adefenceofthebible.com) written by a scientist with a PhD in organic chemistry; some resources also available in Portuguese; Chinese and Indonesian. Include a couple of quick facts in your letters to build your child’s faith.
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