Free Family Devotional

Gossip. Slander. Exaggeration. Lying. Boasting. Encouraging. Building-Up. Edifying.

Great topics, huh? Who doesn't struggle in his words? The Bible says that if we can control our tongues, we are a perfect man!

Our church recently went through a series on the tongue called, "Oh Be Careful Little Mouth." You can listen to or read all the sermons here.


To go along with the topics, I was asked to write a family devotional for our congregation. It's available as a free download here.

There are three lessons during each of the five weeks, exploring the different elements of how we use our words. My family has been greatly helped during our time studying this important topic. I hope it blesses you and your family as well!

Must Read Children's Books

After speaking at a parenting class at church about Duncan's Journey, the new children's devotional through the 23rd Psalm I've had published, I was asked to provide a book list for other resources I found helpful.

First, here are some excellent family devotionals:

·       ABC Bible Verses by Susan Hunt  http://www.amazon.com/My-ABC-Bible-Verses-Hiding/dp/1581340052/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b

·       Leading Little Ones to God by Mirian Schoolland http://www.amazon.com/Leading-Little-Ones-God-Teachings/dp/0802851207/ref=pd_sim_b_8

·       A Child's Book of Character Building, all volumes, by Rebekah Coriel http://www.amazon.com/Childs-Book-Character-Building-Growing/dp/0800754948/ref=pd_sim_b_2

·       Big Truths for Little Kids by Susan Hunt http://www.amazon.com/Childs-Book-Character-Building-Growing/dp/0800754948/ref=pd_sim_b_2

I also read missionary biographies to my kids. Here are my favorites:

·       Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime http://www.amazon.com/Gladys-Aylward-Adventure-Lifetime-Christian/dp/1576580199

·       Amy Carmichael, Rescuer of Precious Gems http://www.amazon.com/Amy-Carmichael-Rescuer-Precious-Christian/dp/1576580180/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1300290557&sr=1-6

·       George Mueller: The Guardian of Bristol's Orphans  http://www.amazon.com/George-Mueller-Guardian-Bristols-Christian/dp/1576581454/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1300290645&sr=1-1

·       William Carey, Obliged to Go  http://www.amazon.com/William-Carey-Obliged-Christian-Heroes/dp/1576581470/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1300290675&sr=1-2

·       Hudson Taylor: Deep in the Heart of China  http://www.amazon.com/Hudson-Taylor-Heart-Christian-Heroes/dp/1576580164/ref=sr_1_10?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1300290675&sr=1-10

·       Spy for the Night Riders: Martin Luther http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Night-Riders-Martin-Trailblazer/dp/1556612370/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1300290746&sr=1-1

I have also discovered and loved Lamplighter Books. These were written in the 1800’s and republished for our delight! Here are some you can't miss:

·       Teddy’s Button http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RCTB

·       Helen’s Temper and its Consequences http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RCHT

·       The White Dove http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RCWD

·       Little Threads http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RCLT

·       Fire in the Sky http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RCFITS 

Happy reading!!