29 Sep
2010
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Book review: Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions For Kids

We’ve had Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling: A 365 Day Journaling Devotional for some time and it has been great. My wife would even read it to the kids much of the time. When we saw the devotional coming out for children, we had to jump on that. Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions For Kids is not going to disappoint.

The Scripture readings and references between the original (older folks) version and the kids version are virtually the same from day to day. So, a parent doing their devotional will easily transition to either helping a younger child go through the day’s reading and contemplation, or having a relevant conversation with an older child.

It’s a rugged hardcover book with bright, well colored pages. Even the attached book mark is nice and bright. I can easily see this text working for kids 4 on up through the tweens. The portions are short and support thought, contemplation, and discussion.

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  • Cbgardner39

    This book is great.  Short, simple daily devotions that are written as if Jesus is talking directly to the reader using I, Me, My, Mine always meaning Jesus and you and your meaning the reader. Example The devil wants your attention too. He knows the things that will distract you from me – too much tv, a game you just can’t put down, or a friend who tempts you to make bad choices.. The devil tries to trip you up.   Another is “If something is troubling you, talk to ME about it.  If someone gets on your nerves, don’t focus on that person.  Turn your thoughts back to ME.  I just can’t say enough about how good this book is.