Teaching the Bible to our kids is vital. Our family likes to come at it from several angles at once.
I’ve mentioned before that in addition to reading through the Bible with the kids using Bible Road Trip™, and doing evening family devotions (which my husband leads), I like to have a book I’m reading with the boys a few days a week that covers the Bible, Christian living, theology, or Christian history.
It’s nice to have a book to read aloud, and I like to keep the kids thinking about these subjects and hearing them from different points of theologically sound views.
God’s Word and You Series
Laura Martin has two new books written in this vein, to help kids ages 8-12 understand how the Bible speaks to subjects that are immediately relevant to their every day lives, like social media and gaming.
I read the first two books, God’s Word and You: What the Bible Says about Family, Friends, and Other Important Stuff and God’s Word and Your Life: What the Bible Says about Social Media, Money and other Exciting Stuff! (CF4K, 2016), to my nearly-13-year-old and my 14-year-old. I think the books are best suited to ages 8-14.
The God’s Word and You series is engaging and interesting in the manner in which they present information and the subjects they take on.
Each chapter covers one area of life relevant to middle grade children. Martin begins by telling a Bible story for several pages that somehow relates to the topic. My boys really enjoyed guessing what biblical story she was telling in the chapters where she did not immediately identify the story or its characters. Martin uses this story to relate other biblical stories and passages to the topic. Some of the connections she makes are really interesting.
After the story section, each chapter has a “But wait, there’s more!” section. Here Martin pulls out additional principles children can learn about the topic at hand. She then sums up these principles in a numbered list. I find that very helpful for the kids–it clarifies what we’ve read and how it applies to them. Following these sections, each chapter has thoughtful study questions and a brief prayer.
I really like the way both of the God’s Word and You books pull principles from Scripture and apply them to a topic that is important to middle grade children. I think my boys were fascinated by the idea that the Bible might say something about social media, TV, or gaming. Rather than issue regulatory principles, Martin goes right to the child’s heart in their day-to-day relationships and actions.
Take a look at the topics covered in each book:
God’s Word and You
- Friendship
- Work
- Worry
- Trials
- Family
- Grief
- Attitudes
- Our Bodies
God’s Word and Your Life
- Social Media
- Money
- Authority
- Gaming and TV/Movies
- Knowing God’s Will
- Education
God’s Word and Your World
- Creation
- The Fall
- Languages
- Missions
- Charity
- Society
- The New Heaven and the New Earth
God’s Word and Jesus
- The Gospel
- The Church
- The Holy Spirit
- Evangelism
- Prayer
- Bible Reading
- Worship
I’m glad I read these short (around 100 pages) books together with my boys. They presented biblical principles in a methodical creative way and we had some good discussions because of the material presented. I recommend Laura Martin’s series!
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I want to thank Christian Focus Publications for providing me with copies of God’s Word and You and God’s Word and Your Life in return for my honest review.
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Puzzle-Based Independent Bible Study for Kids!
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” – Romans 12:2, ESV
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- Observe: They pay attention to what they’re reading.
- Interpret: They figure out what the Bible means in that section.
- Apply: They decide how the truth of God’s Word impacts their life today.
There are a great many truths in life to be found—some interesting, some boring, and some that really matter. You can be the kind of investigator who spends time puzzling out important truth so that you can know all the knowable knowledge that God has given us. That’s right. God, the Creator of the Universe, gave you a great big letter from him to explore and study so that you can discover the truths that really matter to your life!”
Bible Investigators: Creation, (The Good Book Company, 2024), page 7
The Bible Investigators: Creation Bible study for kids, written by Danika Cooley and published by The Good Book Company, is 272-pages of learning, puzzles, and fun activities designed to help your kids become amazing independent Bible investigators–observing, interpreting, and applying God’s Word as they learn what the Bible teaches on a particular subject.
Bible Puzzles for Kids
Middle grade kids, aged 8-12, love puzzles. After all, their brains are just built for figuring things out and memorizing facts. Puzzles are a wonderful way to help kids develop logic skills and retain important information. And, the book is written in a fun, conversational tone your children are sure to love!
What types of puzzles and activities will you find in Bible Investigators?
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- Word Searches
- Crosswords
- Rebus Puzzles
- Dot-to-Dots
- Logic Puzzles
- Missing Letter Puzzles
- Cryptograms
- Word Sudoku
- Mazes
- How-to-Draw Pages
- Matching Pairs
- Word Scrambles
- Journal Pages
Every child is sure to find activities they’ll love!
Elementary-aged kids need hands-on middle grade resources that engage them and equip them to process important truths.
Bible Investigators is the perfect resource to teach your kids about an important biblical doctrine, while helping them apply God’s Word to their lives today.
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I like that it is geared for 8 to 12 year olds
This looks interesting always looking for more things to engage my kids
I like the topics that are covered – very appropriate for this day and age.
I like how the topics are relevant to kids today as I know that is what my girls need.
I believe this would be useful for my 10yo!
I think applying God’s word is the hardest but most important part of understanding Scripture. I’m going to look into these books!
Teaching my children values and morals.
This appeals to me because my daughter is reaching the age where social media and things of the like are becoming important to her. She is 12 and falls right into the middle of the age range and I am always looking for ways to teach her truth.
I love that this book pretty much touches base with alot of the topics that I know I worry about daily! It’s not always easy to talk to our kids about alot of these topics. Well I know mine doesn’t always respond to me and this book would be an awesome tool for them to learn and grow!
I like that hat these books take on topics the kids are facing in the world. It seems like these books would be great on engaging kids.
This sounds very interesting. I think we all need help sometimes seeing how the Bible applies to everyday.
This would be great for my kiddos…. oldest is 8 so would get lots of use for the whole bunch.. Probably even myself!!
I’ve been looking for something like this for my kids who are 8 and almost 10. It looks great!!
I think what appeals most is the variety of topics. Thanks!!
Great. I have 2 in my lot that this would be really good discussing with.
I think this would be a great bunch of topics, I think every parent deals w. these issues w their children and to get the truth about it through God’s Word is so very helpful and encouraging.
I love the variety of all the different topics and really love to engage my kids in these areas of their life to see how to apply Gods word in these areas. I think this would be a wonderful book to help them learn more about how to apply Gods word to their everyday life!
My son is an avid gamer. I want him to know there’s more to life than that.
The way it is centered for this age group; perfect for my son.
Looking forward to this for my daughter
This looks great, I think my older two children especially would get a lot out of something like this.
These look really interesting. They would be great for my kids.
So timely for our family right now!
I like the topics covered. They’re needed in today’s world!
I like that the book covers the tough topics that kids this age are really dealing with, like “our bodies”, “worry”, and “trials.” So often devotionals kind of skip that in this age range, and those problems are just as real then as when the kids grow up. Thanks for such a great giveaway!
Intriguing! I have an 11 year old and 12 year old.
I like that it’s made in such a way that it is relelvnt to my kid today
I have an eleven year old son who could really use this <3
I like the topics covered. My son is eleven and I think these w o old be very relevant to life right now.
I agree with the many comments concerning relevance for children this age. I can’t wait to share with my 8 year old daughter.
I like the relevant topics that are featured.
I like the age it’s geared towards as well as the topics. The topics are things that kids can really relate to in today’s world.
I’ve been looking for books that address these topics to go through with my older two (ages 9 and almost 7). These look great!
Looks like a great resource covering much needed topics.
I like that it looks at the issues from a Biblical perspective, which is a great example for how our kids should view the things of the world. Thanks for the opportunity!
this would be a great tool to use with my daughter
These topics are perfect for my children right now!
I am always on the look out for good books that help apply God’s Word to my child’s life. I try, but I cannot cover every topic or idea. I also prefer to not reinvent the wheel if someone else already invented it for me!
This is such a critical, important age for children to start to get a solid foundation
That it speaks to the children’s hearts with the Word sounds the most appealing to me.
Would love these to do with my kids, homeschooling we are always looking for a bible devotion to discuss together!
Both of these books sound like what I’m looking for to disciple my two 10 years olds.
It’s so important to reinforce Christian values at this age. Looks like a great resource!
This would be a great start to our new journey. Love it!
Im so excited for this book set, i kove the age group that its greared towards, 8-12yrs. I cant,wait for my boys to read it
As a homeschooling mother of nine I’m so happy to discover your site as I continue to homeschool my youngest children while assisting my adult children begin their homeschooling adventure with my grandchildren. These books will be a valuable part of our family library!
This sounds like it would be an excellent addition to our homeschool curriculum.
I have a 9 year old daughter and 12 year old son, i like that the book is right for their ages, we do devotionals every day and I’m always looking for new devotionals that we can add to our daily reading.
These look incredible!! And it is so important to talk about them with your kids- even as young as 8-12 years old because they are dealing with it!! It’s not teen issues anymore!! Thanks for the giveaway!!
It would make a good guide for my almost 10 yo.
Help with applying the Word of God to today’s life appeals to me.
I would love the books because our children learn so well through story. Thank you!
Danika, Thank you for all your work on your products. We are just starting Bible Road trip and are really enjoying it. Looking forward to the opportunity of winning this giveaway.
I like the idea of showing the kids how the principles of the Bible can guide us in the issues of today. Also the idea of summarized points at the end of each section, to make sure they “got” it!
I’m always searching for ways to connect my kiddos in the Bible, and these books sound fantastic!
I had never heard of these books. I’m always looking for books that will be interesting for my kids to read that will help solidify God’s word in them.
Looks like an amazing resource for my kids!
Thanks for your kind review! I hope and pray the Lord will use these resources in all our kids hearts to grow them more into His glorious likeness!
Looks like a great way to engage the kids a bit more.
Great sounding devotionals
Looks like another sound voice for my girls to listen to…
This would be a great resource!
Would love this for my 10 year old!
The different topics covered in each chapter of these books are very important for preteens/teens to learn about…
Topics are relevant to kids today.
I would use it with my son. I’m always looking for things to encourage him in his relationship with God.
i have two boys age 8 & 11 so this is right up my alley. i am always looking for help with making the bible more applicable to them in their lives. thanks for a giveaway!
I love those topics that is covered in these books, so good for our kids to learn.
We’re just on the lower edge of this age group and don’t deal with some of the issues yet. What a benefit to have these in hand and the ideas firmly in heart before they hit!
These books sound wonderfully relevant for reading with my 11 year old. Thank you!
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