msjones Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 My husband does devotions with my kids each morning bright/dark and early at breakfast. He has finished with Leading Little Hearts to God. The boys thought it was "okay," but "little kid-ish." What have you used and liked with your kids? The boys are 8 and 9 1/2. (If we had to classify ourselves in the world of Christians, I suppose we would be main-line-Protestant-Christians.) Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Our family likes Keys for Kids, but your kids might find it babyish too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in WA Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Look in to Sinclair Ferguson's "The Big Book of Questions and Answers" - that is one we are doing right now. My dh is leading the kids through "The Peacemaker for Kids" in the evening. Your kids would be a perfect age. Conflict is definitely a part of our every day life and these Peacemaker books have great tools on how to deal with conflict in a godly manner. Wonderful for kids and parents! It might be more of a lesson then a devotional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjones Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Look in to Sinclair Ferguson's "The Big Book of Questions and Answers" - that is one we are doing right now. My dh is leading the kids through "The Peacemaker for Kids" in the evening. Your kids would be a perfect age. Conflict is definitely a part of our every day life and these Peacemaker books have great tools on how to deal with conflict in a godly manner. Wonderful for kids and parents! It might be more of a lesson then a devotional. I just looked on Amazon for "The Peacemaker for Kids" and don't see it. Who is the author? Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldilocks Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 We just finished Big Truths for Little Kids. My children and I were very sad when it ended. I loved the questions for the children. Many of them required narrations. The devotional is based around a catechism and your children memorize the answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I just looked on Amazon for "The Peacemaker for Kids" and don't see it. Who is the author? Thank you!! http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=78610&netp_id=314677&event=ESRCN&item_code=WW&view=covers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) My strong preference is just reading the Bible thru & discussing it. edited to add: Greenleaf's guide gives discussion questions for most of the Old Testament. But my husband & son have been reading Boyhood & Beyond by Bob Schultz. It's not strictly a Bible study, but it correlates well with Biblical principles. I'm not sure about age 8 tho, you'd have to preview it. At convention, I've always looked at Tomorrow's Forefathers and their "Learning from Dad" curriculum. However, I don't have any personal experience using it. Julie Edited May 16, 2009 by Julie in MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 We're using Sword Fighting right now. My tween boy does good with this one. He is the sort to be highly offended by younger/dumbed down stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neesek Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 This year we have read through the Child's Story Bible by Vos. We have absolutely loved it! If you have not done a chronological survey of the Bible, I would definitely start there. We are also going through Discovering Jesus in Genesis by Susan Hunt, and we are really enjoying it too. It is definitely reformed in its theology, which is great for us, but may not be what you are looking for. On our to-read list we have the following: Discovering Jesus in Exodus by Susan Hunt Grandpa's Box by Starr Meade Training Hearts, Teaching Minds by Starr Meade Big Truths for Young Hearts by Bruce Ware HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Training Hearts, Teaching Minds is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
profmom Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 We're using Sword Fighting right now. My tween boy does good with this one. He is the sort to be highly offended by younger/dumbed down stuff. This was going to be my suggestion too! It teaches kids to apply scripture to their daily lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 We are going through this Bible this year. I like that it is actual scripture and scans the entire Bible. It starts with a short introduction, then the scripture passage, short devotion that is always a good discussion starter, and a scripture from elsewhere in the Bible. At the end of every month, there are activity pages with questions about the last month and a puzzle of some kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjones Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'm going to have my husband read through your responses and let him choose. This is so helpful. I had never heard of any of these books, and appreciate your input. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in WA Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'm sorry, I got the title wrong for the Peace Maker book. It's called The Young Peace Maker by Corlette Sande. Her husband wrote the Peace Maker book for adults and they are excellent. They have helped me through some sticky situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Ooh, ooh! A strong second for Training Hearts, Teaching Minds! We're 1 1/2 years into it and LOVE it! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 We just started this new one recently and like it very much. It's Big Truths for Young Hearts. It would work well for your kids' ages. http://www.amazon.com/Big-Truths-Young-Hearts-Greatness/dp/1433506017/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1242688331&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 http://www.amazon.com/Training-Hearts-Teaching-Minds-Devotions/dp/0875523927 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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