One way to help children establish time each day to focus on God is with a good devotional book. This fall, two new kids devotionals go out of this world to reach tween readers.

May the Faith Be With You: 180 Devotions That Are Out of This World

Hardcover
192 pages
Zonderkidz, October 2015
ISBN 978-0-310-75345-2
SRP $9.99
Ages 9-12
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With an obvious nod to Star Wars, this new devotional invites kids to apprentice with the ultimate Master, Jesus Christ. Each short devotion offers a Scripture verse or short passage, a Master Moment (summary thought), Ways of Wisdom (brief commentary on the Bible verses), and a Use the Force section (a related prayer to help kids start praying).

Devotional topics appeal to a kid’s sense of adventure, and readers are encouraged to read the full Bible stories in their own Bibles and to make the prayers their own.

Children just starting out on a quiet time with the Lord won’t be overwhelmed with these devotions. The size and feel of the book and the simple page design invite children in.

Families with older kids or children who already have a well-established habit of spending time with God might use these devotions more as conversation starters. For example, try sharing a devotion together at a meal and then discuss it as you eat.

Angels: A 90-Day Devotional about God’s Messengers

Softcover
192 pages
Zonderkidz, October 2015
ISBN 978-0-310-74765-9
SRP $9.99
Ages 9-12
written by Crista Kinde
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How do we know they’re real? How can we be sure they’re there? And what do we really know about them?

Angels: A 90-Day Devotional about God’s Messengers explores more than one hundred Bible passages in which angels make an appearance. Some of the devotions retell a Bible story, some answer a question, and others are short Bible lessons. “Dig a Little Deeper” questions follow each devotion.

I like the otherworldly, mysterious look of the cover. The interior design is clean and easy to navigate. Honestly, this is one children’s devotional you just might want to read too!

Author Crista Kinde has written workbooks and study guides for Max Lucado, John McArthur, and Women of Faith. She’s also published a four-book supernatural fiction series for young teens.