Parent Resources

Parent Resource Corner

Kids learn the amazing truths of Jesus each week in our ministry and we know these truths will be even more impactful if they dive into His word at home. To fuel your efforts as a parent we provide resources that we believe will help support and equip you to be your child’s primary spiritual leader.

The Bible Recap

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The Bible Recap

Teens & Adults

A 365-day chronological Bible reading plan and explains each day's passage in an easy-to-understand way.

Emphasizing how God's character can be seen throughout Scripture, the recaps are simple and short yet deep enough to help you understand the hard parts and press into knowing God better.

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Kid’s Devotional

Ages 6+

365 reflections and activities for children and families. Explains and connects the story of Scripture for children ages 6+. Making the daily readings enjoyable and easy to understand, each day includes engaging activities and highlights key verses, essential truths and facts, and important aspects of God's character.

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The Bible Recap for Kids

Ages 8-12

This edition walks kids through the entire Bible with short, simple recaps, relatable "God Shots" that point out the facets of God's character, numerous illustrations, and weekly summaries to reinforce key truths. Ideal for ages 8-12, it can be adjusted to your child's reading level and attention span.

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Study Guide

Teens & Adults

This resource includes reflection and research questions specific to each day's reading. From just a handful of questions each day, you will get a concise yet comprehensive view of the Bible's larger narrative and how God's character is revealed throughout Scripture.

Podcasts for Parents & Families

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The Greatest Stories Ever Told: A Family Bible Podcast

Gather the family for a walk through the Bible like never before. Through whimsy, word, and walk, these stories will come to life for your family in today's world. Join Justin and Maddie Janssen as they read a story from scripture, break it down to understand, and apply it to our lives.

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The Intentional Parents

Do you long to be intentional about raising your kids to be passionate Jesus followers? Do you wish for a thriving marriage? A thriving life? Each week Phil and Diane Comer, along with Brook and Elizabeth Mosser, bring biblical hope and practical help in the how of life, marriage, and parenting.

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Raising Boys and Girls

In each episode of this podcast, they share some of what they’re learning in the work they do with kids and families on a daily basis at Daystar Counseling Ministries. Our goal is to help you care for the kids in your life with a little more understanding, a little more practical help, and a whole lot of hope.

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The Bible for Kids

The Bible for Kids Podcast is co-hosted by Mike Nawrocki (VeggieTales co-creator and voice of Larry the Cucumber) and author and home-school mom Sarah Humphrey. On the podcast we strive to help you discover resources from many publishers and ministry partners to help your children gain biblical insights.

Bibles for Kids

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Adventure Bible (NIrV)

Ages 6-10

Our top recommended Bible for your kids! Used in our Safari Land and early All Stars classrooms. Written at a third-grade reading level and based on the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV). The NIrV is perfect for children learning to read and exploring the Bible for the first time on their own.

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Action Study Bible

Ages 9+

Used in All Stars - 4th & 5th grade classrooms. For fans of The Action Bible® who want to go beyond the pictures and deeper into God’s redemptive story, The NIV Action Study Bible is a full-text study Bible that takes preteens further into the heart of God’s Word and connects His timeless truth to their lives today.

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My First Hands-On Bible

Preschoolers

Go from just reading the Bible with your kids to experiencing it! My First Hands-On Bible brings the Bible to life with fun activities and games that tie directly to the Bible stories. Features 85 exciting Bible stories from the New Living Translation, “Jesus Connections” to help kids see Jesus throughout the Bible, and exciting activities and top-notch games.

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Grace Bible for Kids

Ages 7-12

Designed to enhance readability for kids with all levels and varieties of dyslexia and other reading challenges. This Bible offers young readers an inclusive and exciting approach to Bible reading through innovative and academically tested typeface, layout, and design principles.

Books for Families

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Dinner Table Devotions

This devotion book helps families start where they are already gathered together on a daily basis―around the dinner table. The result is a meaningful daily discussion in which every family member can participate, drawing the whole family closer to God and each other.

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52 Uncommon Family Adventures

Give your family the gift of lifelong memories while having fun, connecting spiritually, and speaking each other’s love languages. Enjoy all the benefits of the quality time you dreamed of without all the pressure of advanced planning.

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Core 52 Family Edition

In just a year, Core 52 Family Edition takes children aged 6 to 12 from biblically curious to spiritually confident and competent. Best of all, it’s a journey you’ll take with them!

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52 Creative Family Time Experiences

This book provides 52 experiences for families to share time together with lasting benefits. Each experience includes a short Scripture reading, games, activities, and guided discussion that will draw families closer together and closer to God.

Books for Parents

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Shepherding a Child’s Heart

Written for parents with children of any age, this insightful book provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child's heart into the paths of life. Shepherding a Child's Heart gives fresh biblical approaches to child rearing.

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Parenting Your… Book Series

The Parenting Your… book series is made of individual phase guides from birth to 12th grade. Each guide is based on hundreds of hours of research and countless interviews with child development experts, professional counselors, teachers, and parents.

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5 Love Languages for Children

Now discover how to speak your child’s love language in a way that he or she understands. Discover your child’s love language, assist your child in successful learning, use the love languages to correct and discipline more effectively, and build a foundation of unconditional love for your child.

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Parenting Beyond Your Capacity

Discover a bigger story in which to involve your family, one in which multiple influential voices combine in order to tell kids the same thing: that a relationship with God really matters.

Books for Kids

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Story Book Collection

Toddler & Preschool

A great collection of The Creation Story, The Easter Story, and The Christmas Story for your Preschooler. Told through an engaging, easy-to-understand rhyme.

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Wow! The Good News in Four Words

The gospel is often called “the Good News,” and that’s because it’s the best news ever! Wow! tells the Good News using four words: Wow! Uh-Oh. Yes! and Ahh. Bright, joyful illustrations and rhymes walk kids through God’s whole story―and show kids that God’s story is their story.

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No Matter What: A Foster Care Tale

From best-selling author Josh Shipp comes a mostly autobiographical tale about finding home. With hilarious illustrations and a heartwarming message, No Matter What is sure to have your own family laughing out loud and holding each other tight.

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God Made Me Unique

God Made Me Unique, a beautifully illustrated picture book, helps parents and caregivers teach children that God creates every person in the image of God and each individual has tremendous value, regardless of his or her appearance or abilities.

Books for Parents of Children with Special Needs

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Held: Learning to Live in God’s Grip

A Bible Study for Special-Needs Parents. In this Bible study written for special-needs parents by special-needs parents, you will learn you are not alone. Even when life feels out of control, it will help you remember He is in control. You will learn there is a future hope we all can cling to. You will learn there are others out there, just like you, who need to be shown they are also in the grip of God.

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Unexpected Blessings

The Joys & Possibilities of Life in a Special-Needs Family. Unexpected Blessings helps special-needs families move past the pain and confusion of their circumstances and slowly, firmly face the future with hope. Filled with real-life stories and hard-earned wisdom, this book shines a light on the possibilities and blessings that come when parents see their new purpose in life--which was God's purpose for them all along.

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The Heart of the Caregiver: From Overwhelmed to Overjoyed

The Heart of the Caregiver is the path to finding God’s heart in your unique situation. Diving into scripture that is relevant to all caregiving situations, fellow caregiver Mary Tutterow shares personal insights and Scripture passages that will help transform your perspective and purpose as you move from overwhelmed to overjoyed. Discover how you were made to love others through the care you provide.

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A Minute for Caregivers: When Everyday Feels Like Monday

A Minute for Caregivers offers families with special needs children, aging parents, wounded warriors, trauma victims, mental illness, addiction, and any other chronic impairment will receive “just in time” practical, emotional, and spiritual help in dealing with the (often) traumatic challenges of caring for an impaired loved one.