5 Steps to Help Your Children Know Jesus

Let Them Come!

Do you think children can’t understand the gospel fully? That they’re too young to repent of their sins and choose Christ?

Don’t be that parent who hinders your children from coming to Jesus.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14

As a parent, you can be the catalyst to help your children know Jesus in deep, intimate ways.

1. The first thing you’ll want to do is cultivate an intimate relationship with Christ yourself. We recommend Delight to Be a Woman of Wonder for moms and Dare to Be a Mighty Warrior for dads. In fact, the 100 strategies for removing the barriers to oneness with Christ and others in those two books are the same, so you can study together.
2. Put in place a daily time in the Word together with your children. You can read through the Bible a few verses at a time, as God leads, and talk about it together, or use a deep age-appropriate Bible study, like the Pure-As-Gold Seal books for children and youth available at MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com.
3. Help your children recognize God’s voice of Truth, so they won’t be led astray by enemy lies. We recommend Listen to Me: Heart Talks with Jesus. If you need help with this yourself there’s a free guide to knowing God’s voice at MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com.
4. There is much we can say about helping connect your children with friends who will grow together with them in the Lord rather than lead them astray, but ask God to lead you to a church with a children’s program where your child will be safe and nurtured in his/her faith.
5. And last, listen to your child’s heart. If God is drawing that precious one to Himself, don’t be the one to stand in the way. Share the gospel in a way he/she can easily understand. We recommend pages 40-47 in 1-2-3 Walk in Step with Me for ages 8-12, and pages 47-53 of Listen to Me: Heart Talks with Jesus for ages 4-8.

Free guide to knowing God’s voice

1-2-3 Walk in Step with Me

A Pure-As-Gold Seal Bible study workbook for ages 8-12 packed with powerful activities to help the truth go deep in their hearts, so they can know the King who knows them, let His power change them, and let His love in them change the world around them

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1-2-3 Walk in Step with Me Prayer Journal

Go all the deeper in your walk with Christ with this Prayer Journal designed to practice what you’re learning in the 1-2-3 Walk in Step with Me Bible study workbook. Available lined or unlined (for those who like to write and draw).

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  fantasy with a purpose

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  fighting lies with the truth

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  Family read-aloud prayer devotional

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  Prayer Journal for Listen to Me

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  Daily Diary for adventures with Jesus

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  Help kids to freedom from fear

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  beginning reader

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  Great mom-daughter read-aloud

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Any proceeds this author receives from the sale of the deep devotional Bible studies and other MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com books mentioned in this post go to shining Christ’s light in the darkness and seeing the nations come to Him. 

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For Our Kids Today

This is a sweet word from the Lord He asked me to share with you as I prayed for our kids here in this Kingdom Culture Parenting community….

You don’t have to be the best. You ARE the best, because the One Who is the Best at EVERYTHING is within you. And success by Heaven’s standards is not how many “A”s you get or how many people approve of all the the things you do, but only this: Did you love? Matthew 22:37-40. Are you loving God? And are you loving others? Then you are doing all I have asked you to do. So, whatever new task you take on that seems overwhelming, just ask Me, and I will help you do that. I will empower you. Philippians 4:13. Because asking Me to help you is one of the ways you love Me. And doing well at your chores and schoolwork is loving Me AND loving those around you. But you can’t love like that on your own. It’s My love that makes it easy. So, receive My love for you. Know how much you mean to Me. And then, let Me empower you to also love those around you. Okay, let’s go! Today, let Me help you triumph over that mountain of stuff you’ve got to do. Because through My love, you are more than a conqueror! Romans 8:37-38.

Free guide to knowing God’s voice

If you’d like to help your children draw near to God and practice inviting Him into every circumstance and difficulty all throughout the day, we highly recommend Listen to Me: Heart Talks with Jesus prayer devotional packed with questions to recognize God’s voice, questions to ask Him, and steps to healing from trauma and fear. An accompanying Listen to Me Prayer Journal (actually on sale now at Amazon for just $3.75!) helps kids process what God is teaching them through the devotional, and the Every Day with Jesus Prayer Journal diary helps them get in the habit of seeking God every morning and inviting Him to guide them throughout the day.

Family read-aloud prayer devotional

Prayer Journal for Listen to Me

Daily Diary for adventures with Jesus

Our featured photo below gives you a peek into one of the many truth-packed pages with life-changing instructions for walking as one with Christ.

Just one of the many meaningful pages of the family prayer devotional, Listen to Me: Heart Talks with Jesus, by Mikaela Vincent at MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com. Help your children grow in character through the life-transforming power of God’s love.

Mikaela Vincent and her husband are missionaries who live by faith, trusting in God to provide for their needs as they pray for and share Christ with the nations. If you would like to help their ministry through a donation, or by shopping at Mikaela’s online bookstore, click the buttons below:

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For deep Bible study workbooks, Pure-As-Gold Seal novels and homeschool Bible curriculum for all ages, visit MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com:

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  Bible study ages 8-12

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  Prayer journal ages 8-12

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  fantasy with a purpose

• 

  fighting lies with the truth

• 

  Family read-aloud prayer devotional

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  Prayer Journal for Listen to Me

• 

  Daily Diary for adventures with Jesus

• 

  Help kids to freedom from fear

• 

  beginning reader

• 

  Great mom-daughter read-aloud

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Any proceeds this author receives from the sale of the deep devotional Bible studies and other MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com books mentioned in this post go to shining Christ’s light in the darkness and seeing the nations come to Him. 

Thank you for your support! If you have any questions or want to help with this ministry, please contact Mikaela.

Help Your Children Fight for What Matters Most

Are you having trouble keeping up with what your children are reading? Looking for books without magic or inappropriate hidden agendas?

A battle for our children’s hearts and minds has been raging since before they were born. Have you worried the darkness will shout louder at them than the Light? Worried they’ll fall prey to enemy traps?

If you’d like encouragement along your Christian parenting journey, I hope you’ll join the FREE Parenting 2.0 Summit online October 16-21. Find out more here:

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I also want to share with you an adventurous Christmas gift idea to help your whole family draw closer to Christ and each other.

Chronicles of the Kingdom of Light is a Pure-As-Gold Seal allegorical Christian fantasy series filled with adventure, humor and deep truths to help children and youth of all ages know who they are in Christ and break free from fear, pride and other strongholds.

As a family read-aloud, Rescue from Darkness (Book 1) and Sands of Surrender (Book 2) open up exciting conversations about the things that matter most. No magic. And the foes these youth wield their swords (Ephesians 6:10-18) against are Pride, Anger, Fear, Guilt and other such enemies you may know well.

To find out more about Chronicles of the Kingdom of Light and other Pure-As-Gold Seal books for children of all ages, visit www.MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com or click on this link below:

Rescue from Darkness

Press here for a free guide to knowing God’s voice

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Recommended Bibles for Tweens and Teens

I asked our community of Christian parents for their favorite recommendations for Bibles for preteens and teenagers, and below are their recommendations. Feel free to add yours in the comments.

NIV/KJV Side-by-Side Bible, Large-Print Edition By Zondervan An excellent resource for studying God’s Word! Combining the readability of the NIV with the poetic beauty of the KJV, this parallel Bible lets you access the strengths of the two most trusted translations. Features No-squint 10-point type Side-by-side format for easy comparison 2272 pages NIV 2011 Update text

I got my tween granddaughters KJV/NIV parallel Bibles. It helps them with studying.

Marie D.

ESV Study Bible, TruTone, Forest/Tan Trail Design – Imperfectly Imprinted Bibles By Crossway

I love the ESV Study Bible. I finally felt like I was able to encounter more of the meat of the Word, connecting scripture across testaments to better understand it all.

Brandon P., son of one of our Kingdom Culture Parenting members

I prefer a regular Bible for my teens. We have bought a few “teen” Bibles but if they contain devotions, those devotions are frequently written by folks who are not safe people for any age group. My teen son currently has one with devotions, and he likes it well enough, but I worry about the content of those devotions as I’ve learned more about some of the writers. Their favorites are just soft cover basic bibles, as they’re much easier to flip for sword drills.

Jessica D.

For a wide choice of Bibles for your tweens and teens, search here:

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For deep Bible study workbooks, Pure-As-Gold Seal novels and other books for youth packed with truth to help them to freedom from strongholds and oneness with Christ, visit MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com.

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Recommended Bibles for Young Readers

I asked our community of Christian parents for recommendations for Bibles for early grades (1-5) and here are their favorites:

NIV Adventure Bible, Hardcover, Jacketed By Lawrence O. Richards / ZonderKidz Ready for Adventure? Embark on a fun, exciting journey through God’s Word with the NIV Adventure Bible—now in full color throughout! Along the way you’ll meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly you’ll grow closer in your relationship with God. Features include: Full color throughout—makes learning about the people, places, and culture of the Bible even more engaging Life in Bible Times—Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days Words to Treasure—Highlights great verses to memorize Did You Know?—Interesting facts help you understand God’s Word and the life of faith People in Bible Times—Articles offer close-up looks at amazing people of the Bi ble Live It!—Hands-on activities help you apply biblical truths to your life Twenty special pages—Focus on topics such as famous people of the Bible, highlights of the life of Jesus, how to pray, and the love passage for kids, all with a jungle safari theme Book introductions with useful facts about each book of the Bible Dictionary/concordance for looking up tricky words Color map section to help locate places in the Bible Complete text of the New International Version (NIV) 8-point text size 8.75" x 5.75" x 1.75"

We get the Kids Adventure Bible for our elementary to middle school age kids…. They are available in several versions now. My older kids had the NIV ones. I keep a NKJV on our shelf because the kids’ Awana verses are in NKJV.

Jessica D.

NIrV Discoverer’s Bible By Zondervan Ideal for school, church, and home, this large print, easy-to-read Bible is perfect for kids receiving their first full-text Bible. Includes the complete bestselling NIrV translation, full-color illustrations of important Bible scenes, and Bible helps for children to discover the Bible and God’s promises on their own. The NIrV Discoverer’s Bible for Early Readers uses the full text of the New International Reader’s Version (the NIV for kids!) written at a third grade reading level. It’s the perfect chance for early readers to embark on their first exploration of the Bible on their own. Special features include Large print for easier reading Thirty full-color pages help kids experience key Bible stories and themes in a fresh new way Dictionary to key Bible words for quick reference Reading plan for the great stories of the Bible Eight color maps for easy visualization of key Bible places Presentation page for personalizing and gift giving Specifically designed to help early readers discover the Bible for themselves

When my husband reads to the little kids at bedtime he uses NIrV (New International Reader’s Version) Bible. This is the one we have.

Jessica D.

We also used the NIrV with our children because it is closer to the original but still simple to read (third grade level).

Charis K.

My now 13 year old said he really liked the Adventure Bible in NIrV. I’d say that’s the easiest translation for new readers up through 3rd/4th grade reading level.

Brandy K.

NLT New Believer’s Bible: First Steps for New Christians, softcover By Tyndale House Welcome To The Family! The NLT New Believer’s Bible is for the believer, old or new, that is asking, “Where do I go from here?” The influential and respected pastor, author, and evangelist Greg Laurie has written articles specially compiled to start you on a path into God’s Word and encourage you to plant biblical roots and begin to grow as Christ intended. With the practical language of the New Living Translation, experience the joy, peace, and security from being a member of God’s family. Study Notes: Cornerstones: Here you will learn about the Trinity, angels, Satan, Heaven, hell, forgiveness, peace, joy, love, and other essential teachings of the Bible. First Steps: Discover how to know you are saved, find the right church, study the Bible, resist temptation, talk with God, and much more. Off & Running: Enjoy God’s blessings and direction in all areas of your life: career, marriage, family, finances, and relationships. Big Questions: Tackle those difficult issues you may be dealing with right now as a new believer. Unique Guides and Articles: How You Can Know God: Discover how to be saved and how to be assured of your salvation. Glossary of Christian Terms: An explanation of key biblical and doctrinal terms in language you can easily understand. Special Charts: A resource that highlights key biblical information. Fifty-two Great Bible Stories: A brief summary, Scripture reference, and page number for the best-loved stories from God’s Word. Prophecies about Jesus: A list of Old Testament prophecies about Jesus and how they were fulfilled in the New Testament. Memory Verses: Effective steps for memorizing God’s Word; highlights over 130 of the most important verses to commit to memory. How to Study the Bible: An easy-to-follow strategy for getting the most out of your Bible reading. It also includes two simple reading plans. Overview of the Bible: A concise overview of each book of the Bible, including author, date, style, and summary of contents.

This is the one I keep in my school cart to grab to read or for Awana T&T Bible study. My 9 year old struggles to understand the meaning many times. That’s why she and I use (the NLT).

Jessica D.

ICB Holy Bible, hardcover By Thomas Nelson Childrens Bibles The International Children’s Bible has been translated from the original languages by the World Bible Translation Center, with help from 21 additional experts. It explains Scripture simply and clearly for children at the third-grade level. There are color illustrations, “Where Do I Find It?” index, a listing of God’s promises, a detailed dictionary, important study helps. 1408 pages, 6.5″ x 9″ hardcover. Nelson.

I love the ICB for my kiddos because the vocabulary is easy enough for all of them to be able to read and understand!

Hannah K.

KJV Holy Bible for Kids By Hendrickson Publishers A Bible that encourages kids to dig in and grow their faith! The stories of how God created the universe, rescued His people Israel from slavery and sent His Son to forgive our sins are amazing. But how do young people find out all about them? This colorful, affordable Bible—containing the complete Old and New Testament of the King James Version—is just what they need. It has big, easy to read text and the words of Jesus in eye-catching red letter text. And, there are 24 striking illustrations throughout that help tell the Bible’s story in a powerful way. Features 24 pages of color illustrations Words of Jesus in red Presentation page 12-page section that includes Harmony of the Gospels Miracles of the Old Testament Miracles of the New Testament Parables of the Old Testament Old Testament Prophecies of the Passion Parables of the New Testament Recommended for ages 8–12 10-point text size 9.00" x 6.00" x 1.50"

My kids have had the easiest time reading (King James Version), compared to others.

JoJo W.

The Young Reader’s Bible by Bonnie Bruno

Children will encounter Bible stories like never before. Features Scripture references, maps of Bible lands, colorful illustrations, glossary of terms and unfamiliar Bible words, and more.

This isn’t a full Bible, but some favorite, easy-to-read stories from the Bible. Great for kids just beginning to read.

C.K.

For deep Bible study workbooks and other books for children and youth packed with truth, visit MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com.

For other Bibles to help your children know God, search here:

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Recommended Bibles and Story Bibles for ages 0-6

I asked our community of Christian parents for their favorite recommendations for story Bibles, and here are the top picks:

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My First Hands-On Bible By Tyndale House My First Hands-On Bible is the preschooler version of the popular Hands-On Bible. Jesus taught with hands-on lessons and illustrations: My First Hands-On Bible uses the same experience-based learning to communicate God’s Word in an active, understandable way. Each lesson focuses on a specific Bible point through a variety of activities in order to reinforce and help young children remember the stories and lessons. Using common household items, you can help your children have a “hands-on” learning experience while engaging them in 85 key stories from the Bible. My First Hands-On Bible doesn’t just retell the Bible stories; it also includes actual Scripture from the easy-to-understand and easy-to-read Holy Bible, New Living Translation. In addition to the stories and activities, there are fun illustrations, prayers, and a special Jesus Connection feature.

My First Hands-On Bible is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners. The illustrations and fun activities to do along the way help keep kids engaged. But what I like the most is it has the real Bible text in it, not just stories derived from the Bible. I love this Bible!!!

Sharon R.

The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name By Sally Lloyd-Jones / ZonderKidz Every story whispers his name. A Bible like no other, The Jesus Storybook Bible invites children to join in the greatest of all adventures, to discover for themselves that Jesus is at the center of God’s great story of salvation–and at the center of their own story too! The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the story beneath all the stories in the Bible. At the center of all is a baby, the child upon whom everything will depend. From Noah, to Moses, to the great King David—every story points to him. He is the missing piece to the puzzle—the piece that makes all the other pieces fit together. From the Old Testament through the New Testament, as the story unfolds, children will pick up the clues and piece together the puzzle. The Jesus Storybook Bible makes an excellent gift at Christmas, when we all remember that he is the puzzle piece that makes all the other pieces in our lives fit. Recommended for ages 4 to 8 12-point text size 7.75″ x 6.50″ x 1.00″

I love the Jesus Storybook Bible and the coloring book that goes with it. I let my kids color the pages that go with what I read aloud.

Sarah H.

I find the Jesus Storybook Bible is excellent for engaging prose and artwork.

Jocelyn G.

Also recommended by Diane H. and Ashlee L.

Tiny Bears Bible, Pink, Board Book By Sally Lloyd-Jones / Zondervan Snuggle up with your little girl and read all about how much God loves each and every one of his children. With an updated, soft to touch fuzzy cover, your kids will love to listen and cuddle up with their Bible, and take it everywhere they go!

If you have kids ages 0-3, the Tiny Bear’s Bible Board Book is so fun. It’s fuzzy so they can pet it and it’s filled with rhyme to help them remember the important points to the Bible stories. There’s a blue one for boys and a pink one for girls.

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The Children’s Bible in 365 Stories By Mary Batchelor / David C Cook All the stories in this book–one for every day in the year–come from the Bible. Not everything in the Bible could possibly have been squeezed into this book, so the author Mary Batchelor picked out the most exciting stories and the best-loved ones. The Bible shows what God is like, and because God never changes and human nature stays the same, the Bible is always up-to-date. With paintings by John Haysom, this updated, revised, and understandable paraphrase features a Bible story for each day with a text based on the Good News Bible. It has 416 pages, and measures 6 3/4 inches by 9 3/4 inches. Recommended for ages 8 to 12.

I love the Children’s Bible in 365 Stories because it goes far beyond the highlights and really digs into details that are typically skipped in your typical “Noah’s Ark, Five Loaves Two Fish” types – only mentioning what the editors feel are biblical highlights. … One warning: It doesn’t beat around the bush when it comes to David and Bathsheba. My children were crushed when they heard that story, the older one protesting, “No!!! David wouldn’t do that!” It is sad to see heroes fall, but it opened up important conversations about sin and consequences.

Jocelyn G.

Egermeier’s Bible Story Book, softcover By Elsie Egermeier, Clive Uptton / Warner Press Egermeier’s Bible Story Book has sold nearly three million copies and continues to be America’s favorite Bible story book. It has 312 stories that cover the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Younger children will sit spellbound as you read these stories to them. Older children who read for themselves will return to Egermeier’s again and again as a trusted friend. Beauty and simplicity of style invites the meaning of the Bible into the child’s heart and mind to become an active part of his life, and to never to be forgotten. Parents, teachers, and ministers find Egermeier’s Bible Story Book invaluable as an aid in the total development of children. It is free of doctrinal bias, and covers the entire Bible in chronological order, giving readers a better understanding of Bible history. You’ll also find 112 full page, full color illustrations by well-known British artist Clive Uptton. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

A favorite in many families for several generations!

Recommended by Stepheny S.

Read-Aloud Bible Stories, Volume 1 By Ella K. Lindvall / Moody Publishers Read-Aloud Bible Stories, volume 1 by Ella K. Lindvall, is a Gold Medallion Book Award winner, and for good reason! These books (volume 2 is stock #71641) simplify Bible stories so that even the youngest children can understand and appreciate them, and includes a series of application questions. The large, colorful pictures are illustrated by H. Kent Puckett. Table of contents The man Who was Too Little The Man Who Couldn’t See The Boys and Girls and Jesus The Wind that Obeyed The Man Who Said “Thank you”

Read Aloud Bible Stories are early readers that have a surprising amount of depth for the simplified word choice.

Jocelyn G.

101 Favorite Stories from the Bible: Timeless Christian Classics for Children By Ura Miller / New Leaf Publishing The parting of the Red Sea, David ad Goliath, Jesus and the Samaritan woman, Lazarus being raised from the dead–these stories and many others form a solid foundation for children learning about the Bible for the first time. As children learn about their faith and hear these exciting stories, the Bible truly comes alive for them. The colorful illustrations included with each story will be loved by children of all ages and provide a solid image in children’s minds to establish the reality of the stories. These timeless and absolutely true stories, such as how Jesus loves the children and the Day of Pentecost, are loved by children the world over. After each story, you will find helpful questions to spur discussion and to help children commit them to memory. This colorful and delightfully fun book is an essential for any parent who desires to train their child in righteousness.Recommended for ages 5 to 9.

This is our favorite Bible story book.

Jessica D.

For those of you with babies, check out these simple story Bibles for toddlers recommended by Ruth Hauck.

For deep Bible study workbooks and other books for children and youth packed with truth, visit MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com.

For other illustrated story Bibles to help your children know God, search here:

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Mikaela Vincent is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. In other words, when you click on the links to that company and make certain purchases, even if you don’t buy one of my books, I receive a tiny commission at no additional cost to you for advertising for that company on my website.

The same is true for ChristianBook.com.

 Proceeds received by Mikaela Vincent go to bringing the light to dark corners of the world. Thank you for your support! If you’d like to know more about how you can help the Vincents’ ministry, please contact Mikaela.