Bible reading is for everyone! If you’re looking for kids and family devotionals, we’re here to help.
A new year is a fantastic time for everyone in the family to start new habits and get kids of all ages involved.
If you’re looking for some great resources, we recommend YouVersion’s Bible App! This app can be downloaded free on phones, tablets and other devices or accessed through any computer browser.
You will find Bible reading and devotion plans for all ages and interests, including some written by the Compassion Canada content team. Because we at Compassion believe in equipping families to follow Jesus together and we love telling kids about God’s love, we have plans for kids and families, too!
There are a lot of plans out there, so we’ve selected 12 that we think are worth checking out.
Younger Kids
Fun and helpful Bible reading plans get kids excited about their own Bible reading. Some include videos! Great for family devotion time, morning quiet time or before bed.
- Living Out the Fruit of the Spirit: For Kids and Families, Compassion Canada
- How Great is Our God, Passion Publishing
- Heroes of the Old Testament, What’s in the Bible
Older Kids
Kids have big questions about life, faith and their place in the world. Help them find the answers in God’s Word with these plans for upper-elementary-aged kids.
Promises of God, Kids Bible Experience
Jesus Listens, Zondervan
Family World Tour, Compassion Canada
Loving Neighbours Near and Far, Tyndale Publishers
Teens
Help encourage youth in their faith with compelling topics and well-produced video content. Parents, grandparents and other family members can even join youth in a reading plan to see progress, comment about what you are both learning and share the experience together!
52 Bible Verses for Youth, Samuel Deuth
R U OK? A 7-Day Devotional about Feelings and Faith, Passion Publishing
Streetlights: I Am Film & Devotional Series, Streetlights
Facing the Unknown, Church of the Valley
Must Have Jesus, Switch Ministry
It’s a great time to start a daily Bible reading habit, no matter what your age is!
Whether you decide to read as a family at dinner, with little ones before bed or use the Read with Friends feature to share what you’re learning on your own devices, there’s a plan to start your Bible reading adventure that’s right for you.
