Catechisms and scriptures set to music are definitely more fun and almost impossible not to memorize! I already can't get them out of my head! Stylistically these two albums are VERY different. Check out the tunes...
Also Seeds Family Worship has a great resource page including books, Bibles, online resources, etc. I've copied some of their recommendations below. It includes some of my favorites which I've marked in blue.
Books On Family Worship
- Family Worship: In the Bible, in History & in the Home, Donald S. Whitney
- Family Driven Faith: Doing What It Takes to Raise Sons and Daughters Who Walk with God, Voddie Baucham, Jr.
- Making a Home for Faith, Elizabeth F. Caldwell
- Rediscovering the Lost Treasure of Family Worship, Jerry Marcellino
- Teaching Kids Authentic Worship: How to Keep Them Close to God for Life, Kathleen Chapman
- Thoughts on Family Worship, James W. Alexander
- The Family Worship Book, Terry L. Johnson
- Raising Children to Adore God, Patrick Kavanaugh
- The Joy of Family Worship: A Key to Healthy Body Life (CD), R.C. Sproul, Jr.
- Family Worship (CD), Jean Henri Merle d’Aubigné
Bibles to Grow Up With
- The Baby Bible Storybook (Ages Baby-Preschool), Robbin Currie and Cindy Adams
- The Beginners Bible (Ages 4-8), Kelly Pulley
- My First Study Bible (Ages 4-8), Paul J. Loth
- Picture That! Bible Storybook (Ages 4-8), Tracy Harrast (Author) and Garry Colby (Illustrator)
- Jesus Story Book Bible (Ages 4-8), Sally Lloyd-Jones
- Day byDay Begin-to-Read Bible (Ages 4-8), Karyn Henley
- The Adventure Bible for Young Readers (Ages 6-9), Lawrence O. Richards (Author), Sue W. Richards (Author), Jim Madsen (Illustrator)
- Day by Day Kids’ Bible: The Bible for Young Readers (Ages 9-12), Karyn Henley
Books to Use with the Whole Family
- Jesus Story Book Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones
- Big Book of Questions and Answers, Sinclair Ferguson
- Big Book of Questions about Jesus, Sinclair Ferguson
- A House for My Name, Peter J. Leithart
- Truth & Grace Memory Book (#1, #2, #3), Tom Ascol
- The Advent Book, created by Jack & Kathy Stockman
- This Is What I Pray Today: Divine Hours Prayers for Children, Phyllis Tickle
- The Divine Hours: Prayers for Springtime, Phyllis Tickle
- The Divine Hours: Prayers for Summertime, Phyllis Tickle
- The Divine Hours: Prayers for Autumn and Wintertime, Phyllis Tickle
Links to Online Resources for Family Worship
MP3s and Videos on Family Worship
- Donald Whitney speaks on Family Worship
- John Piper speaks on the use of music in family devotions
- Voddie Baucham on the importance of family worship
Books on Parenting
- Grace Based Parenting, Tim Kimmel
- Heirs of the Covenant: Leaving a Legacy of Faith for the Next Generation, Susan Hunt
Online Radio for the Whole Family
HisKids.net - www.hiskids.net HisKids.net has done a fantastic job of putting the best in children’s Christian programming all in one place. It’s one place online you know provides safe content for your family. From programs to music, there is so much on the site.
Videos to Facilitate Family Learning
Modern Parables – www.modernparable.com/ Thomas Purifoy and his company have masterfully filmed modern versions of the parables of Jesus. Jesus always communicated hard truths through parables. These films remind you just how true the parables are for today. The single parable editions come with suggestions for how to use the films with your family. These films will spark great conversation and drive your family to more deeply study the Bible.
Additional Resources We've Used:
- Catechism For Children - Children's Ministry International (great resources)
- Voice of the Martyrs - free publication, not designed for kids but we use with Caleb the "Who Will You Pray For Today?" map they send to pray for countries that are restricted or hostile toward Christianity
- Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes in You and Your Kids by Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller (a dear friend and great mom of four recommended this book on teaching your kids about treating each other with honor, great principle for adult relationships too!)
- Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp (another great parenting book)
Would love to hear what recommendations you have and will post here:
- Child's Story Bible by Catherine Vos
Great list Kathryn. Might I also add:
ReplyDeleteFamily Read Bibles:
Childs Story Bible by Catherine Vos
http://www.amazon.com/Childs-Story-Bible-Catherine-Vos/dp/0802850111/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1278598207&sr=8-1
Family Resources - Adult Reads:
Shepherding a Child's Heart by Ted Tripp
http://www.amazon.com/Shepherding-Childs-Heart-Tedd-Tripp/dp/0966378601/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1278598291&sr=1-1
What are some of your personal favs? Outside of the list from Seed Family.
Here's another cool online resource especially for kids: http://www.proworship.in/2010/07/bringing-up-jesus-kids.html
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