Monica Stoltzfus

It’s never too early to introduce your children to the beauty of God’s Word. Whether it’s at the dinner table or before bedtime, these simple but meaningful devotionals will fit any family’s busy schedule and will let you experience the joy of growing closer in faith as a family. Included with each devotional are:  • Inspiring verses and passages from the Bible  • Lessons on how to live a fruitful life rooted in faith  • Child-friendly explanations of various themes presented in the Bible, such as God’s presence, trust, beatitudes, thanksgiving, and more  • Meaningful conversation starters for the whole family to engage in  • Simple and fun activities that drive home the meaning of each lessonAn engaging weekly activity that will help you connect as a family, these weekly devotionals will help instil the importance of faith in your children and teach them how to live a fruitful life for the Lord.

When each day feels like a marathon—between trying to meet the needs of your kids and family to putting out fires for your clients and colleagues—it can feel impossible to allow time just for yourself. But through 30 days of devotionals that include creativity-nourishing, hands-on activities, Making Time for God will help you give yourself the space you need to reignite your inner spark and overcome your anxieties as you rejoice in God’s loving Word. With each devotional, you’ll first reflect upon the day’s meaningful Scripture verse and lesson, seeing how God’s Word can be applied to real-life experiences. Then, you’ll put the day’s message into practice as you get creative with the attractive, easy-to-complete projects. Plus: each craft only requires simple materials you can find around the house or at your local craft store. Within each devotional, you’ll explore a different theme from the Bible, like:  • Growing your confidence with Philippians 2:13  • Giving your cares over to God with Matthew 16:19  • Discerning God’s purpose and plan for your life with Romans 12:2  • Trusting God’s uncommon methods with Joshua 6:4-5Offering daily moments of hands-on mindfulness, you’ll also learn how to craft:  • A wooden candle holder to help you appreciate God’s never-ending light  • A eucalyptus door wreath that will serve as a daily reminder of Philippians 4:1  • A decorative wall hanging so you can fix your eyes on God’s Word  • Thoughtful, handmade cards to celebrate the joy of God’s love  • And so many more easy—but beautiful—craftsWhether you want to overcome stress and anxiety or simply build a creative practice into your days, these 30 projects provide a relaxing, hands-on way to grow your faith and deepen your relationship with God.