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Family devotions

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seven readings.

Seven passages to read, talk about, and pray through as a family. Start with one today, then come back when you're ready.

Each devotion includes Scripture, a reading to share aloud, four questions with suggested answers, and a prayer. Allow about fifteen minutes, or begin with one question.

Free to read. No account needed. Take these readings at your own pace.

  1. There is room for the children

    Mark 10:13–16 · Do Not Stop Them

    Begin with Jesus welcoming children. Notice the place He gives them and what adults can learn from their dependence.

    Open reading 1

  2. God is with us

    Psalm 23:1–6 · The Shepherd's Care

    Read the familiar picture of a shepherd's care. Talk about God's presence in the restful places and the difficult ones.

    Open reading 2

  3. Today's needs, tomorrow's worries

    Matthew 6:25–34 · Do Not Worry

    Listen to Jesus speak about the Father's care. Bring one concern to Him and consider the responsibilities in front of you.

    Open reading 3

  4. Becoming a neighbor

    Luke 10:25–37 · The Neighbor Who Showed Mercy

    Follow the Samaritan who stops to help. Discuss what wise, practical kindness could look like for your family.

    Open reading 4

  5. Patience in everyday life

    Colossians 3:12–17 · Clothes for the New Self

    Consider compassion, forgiveness, and gratitude. Where might Christ's words shape the way you treat one another?

    Open reading 5

  6. Bring it to God together

    Philippians 4:1–7 · Do Not Be Anxious About Anything

    Notice Paul's call to gentleness, prayer, and thanksgiving. Make room for each person to name a concern or a reason for thanks.

    Open reading 6

  7. Keep growing in Christ

    John 15:1–11 · The True Vine

    Jesus describes Himself as the vine and His disciples as branches. Finish by talking about dependence on Him in the days ahead.

    Open reading 7

Including younger children

Adults can help younger children join in by choosing one question and giving them time to answer. Skim each passage beforehand; the story about helping a neighbor includes an injured traveler. Our getting-started guide has suggestions for different ages.

Remember what you've read

If you want to keep a record, sign in and choose Mark as read at the end of each devotion. Your completed readings appear in My reading and beside the readings on this page. Each person keeps their own private history.

After the seventh reading

Choose a book from the Bible library, try today's reading, or return to a passage that started a good conversation. The aim is to make time for Scripture and one another, at a pace you can keep.

Help another family begin with a printable guide or a short invitation.