Family Devotions
Growing together in faith, one day at a time
Welcome to Bible Fun Land's Family Devotions! Our easy-to-use devotionals help families come together to learn about God's Word in engaging, age-appropriate ways.
Whether you have five minutes or thirty, these devotionals provide meaningful opportunities for spiritual growth and connection in your family.
Why Family Devotions Matter
Building Strong Faith Foundations
Regular family devotions help children develop a strong spiritual foundation that can guide them throughout their lives. When families study the Bible together, children learn that faith is an important part of everyday life, not just something reserved for Sundays.
Research shows that children who regularly participate in family devotions are more likely to maintain their faith into adulthood and develop a personal relationship with God.
Fruits of the Spirit Series
Explore the nine fruits of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23 with your family through this engaging 9-day devotional series. Each day focuses on one fruit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—with age-appropriate activities, discussion questions, and application ideas.
Perfect for families with children ages 4-12, this series helps kids understand how God's Spirit works in our lives to make us more like Jesus.
Start This Devotional SeriesOur Family Devotion Categories
We offer various types of devotionals to fit different ages, interests, and time availability:
Bible Stories
Engaging retellings of Bible stories with discussion questions and application points for the whole family.
All AgesCharacter Building
Focus on developing Christ-like character traits through Scripture study, activities, and discussions.
Ages 5-12Missions Focus
Learn about different countries, missionaries, and how to pray for and participate in God's work around the world.
Ages 7+Bible Adventures
Interactive devotions with games, crafts, and hands-on activities that bring Bible lessons to life.
Ages 3-10Getting Started: A Simple Approach
If you're new to family devotions, here's a simple approach to get started:
Set a Regular Time
Choose a consistent time that works for your family—perhaps at the dinner table, before bedtime, or during breakfast. Consistency helps establish a healthy spiritual routine.
Start Small
Begin with just 5-10 minutes. It's better to have shorter, consistent devotions than longer, occasional ones. You can increase the time as your family adjusts to the routine.
Keep It Interactive
Involve everyone through questions, activities, or taking turns reading. Children stay engaged when they're active participants rather than just listeners.
Make It Relevant
Connect Bible lessons to everyday situations your children face. Ask, "How could we apply this at school/home/with friends today?"
Be Flexible
Some days will go better than others, and that's okay! Keep the atmosphere positive and adjust your approach based on your family's needs and responses.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a common challenge for many families! Here are some strategies that can help:
- Choose devotionals with multi-level engagement options (our Bible Adventures series is designed for this)
- Give older children leadership roles, such as reading scripture or leading an activity
- Use the "sandwich approach": start with everyone together, allow younger children to do a related activity while continuing deeper discussion with older children, then bring everyone back together at the end
- Rotate focus—some days gear the devotion toward younger children, other days toward older ones
Remember that even when younger children appear distracted, they're often absorbing more than you think!
Today's families are busier than ever, but even short devotional times can be meaningful. Consider these approaches:
- Connect devotions to existing routines, like meals or bedtime
- Use "on-the-go" devotions during car rides to school or activities
- Try our "5-Minute Devotions" series designed for busy families
- Set aside one evening per week for a longer family devotion if daily isn't realistic
- Use weekends for more extended devotional activities
Quality matters more than quantity—even brief, consistent spiritual conversations make a difference in your child's faith development.
Many parents feel this way, but you don't need to be a Bible scholar to lead meaningful family devotions! Our devotionals are designed with parents in mind, providing everything you need:
- Simple explanations of Bible passages
- Discussion questions with suggested answers
- Clear instructions for activities
- Background information when needed
Remember, it's okay to say "I'm not sure" when tough questions arise. You can look up answers together or contact us through our "Ask a Question" feature if you need more guidance. The most important qualification is your willingness to grow in faith alongside your children.
Children engage best when devotions involve multiple senses and learning styles:
- Add movement: Act out Bible stories, use hand motions for memory verses, or go on a "Bible scavenger hunt"
- Incorporate creativity: Draw scenes from the lesson, create crafts, or write songs about the Bible story
- Make it multi-sensory: Use objects you can touch, taste, smell, or hear to illustrate concepts
- Leverage technology: Try our interactive devotion apps, Bible story videos, or digital games that reinforce the lessons
- Connect to interests: Link devotions to your child's favorite activities, sports, or hobbies
Our Bible Adventures series especially focuses on high-engagement activities for children who learn by doing.
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. – Proverbs 22:6
Ready to Start Your Family Devotion Journey?
Begin with our free starter pack that includes a 7-day devotional series plus a guide for establishing your family devotion routine.