Parents

The purpose of this devotional is to see what God's Word has to say about the parenting challenges every parent faces.  Each day includes a passage of Scripture and an application of that passage to the trials and triumphs of leading families to maturity in Christ.  The devotionals are created by Parenting by Design, a Fort Worth ministry devoted to teaching parents to lead their children the way God lead His children.

Parenting by Design Daily Devotional

Dr. Tim Elmore joins with Life.Church to share 12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid. We all want the best for our kids, but sometimes our own good intentions misdirect their paths. Let’s correct course and lead our children to become thriving adults and fully devoted followers of Christ. For more content, check out finds.life.church

12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid

Today, many Baby Boomers are smack dab in the middle of their grandparenting years. They don’t want to be merely adequate grandparents. They want to be rockstar grandparents! Chrys Howard—best known to many as mom of Korie Robertson of Duck Dynasty—shows you how, using lyrics from classic Boomer songs, her own stories as “2-mama” (grandma), and powerful truths in God’s Word.

Rockstar Grandparent

Your home is the primary training ground for developing your child’s character, so parenting must be intentional.  We’ve compiled a 14-day devotional for parents, each session concentrating on a different character trait. From toddlers to teenagers, you can adapt these principles for any age. 

Building Character in Your Child

This devotional is designed to help you trust that God loves your son even more than you do. To bring you hope when your son has lost his way or is struggling with weaknesses or temptations. To lead you to praise God for his power in your son’s life. As you pray through these devotionals over the next week, rest in the knowledge that your son is in God’s hands.

Powerful Prayers For Your Son By Rob & Joanna Teigen

Refreshing devotions for weary mamas who find themselves in need of truth and encouragement! These devotions are aimed to help a mom find her identity in Christ as she faces the challenges, surprises and joys of caring for young children. No need for her to compare herself to the supermoms around her; God has recruited her for her kids and He has big plans for her!

Grit & Grace: 5-Day Devos For Moms Of Young Kids

Throughout Scripture, God is called Father. Yet how does He father His children? What parenting principles can we learn by observing His interactions with humanity? This seven-day study will examine key Scriptures which will help you to father like the Father.

Father Like the Father

No words can express how amazing it is to hold your newborn child in your arms. Parenting is such a holy and life-changing opportunity. One of the most powerful things a parent can give their child is their prayers for them. In this 5-day Bible plan, Evangelist Matt Brown shares 5 powerful prayers you can pray for your children every day. 

What to Pray For Your Children

The Bible tells us children are a gift from God. Yet parenting them from toddler to teenager can sometimes be an immense challenge! Perhaps no task on earth demands greater love, patience, and wisdom. Thankfully, God has provided plenty of guidance for us to follow. Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he instructs and inspires you to apply godly wisdom in this clear and concise approach to parenting God’s way.

Parenting God’s Way

You may be a care provider who impacts kids in care, or a parent who understands that “if it’s not Ok for MY Kids - it’s not OK for any of God’s kids.”  Whatever your motivation, God wants to use YOU for His Glory and their Good. Ignite Hope invites you to Stand in the Gap for the Modern Orphan - with this segment focused on children in Foster Care.

God’s Got This: Praying For Kids In Foster Care

From the moment a child enters our life, parenting is a tough job. It’s even harder when a child is struggling with difficult behaviors. Parenting a child in crisis leaves parents worn out from exhaustion, frustration, and fear. God doesn’t leave us, even in the midst of our fears, failures, and fatigue. For foster and adoptive parents, or any battle-weary parent in warfare for their child.

Battle-Weary Parents for Parenting in Crisis

Each day, learn a new biblically-grounded concept that you can begin applying immediately in your family. When you lead your family by living out love, mutual respect, intentionality, and service, you’ll see their relationships with you and with each other radically transformed.

Family ID:  7 Keys To A Great Family

Raising kids is tough, even in the best of circumstances. In this seven-day devotional, real-world parents — who also happen to be staff members at YouVersion — share how they apply principles from God’s Word to this important aspect of their lives. Each day’s devotional includes a Verse Image you can use to help you share your own journey.

7 Things The Bible Says About Parenting

Truth Becomes Her is a movement that transcends the emphasis on feminine beauty and focuses on teaching young women about their true worth in Christ.

Unlocking Your Daughter’s True Potential

Parenting Young Children

As a parent of teens, you probably wonder how to keep social media, culture, and peers from having a stronger voice than God in their lives. Jeffrey Dean wants to remind you that you are still the greatest influence in your child's life—and that’s good news! Use this guide to spend the next five days in intentional reflection and prayer for your teen as you parent with purpose and hope.

Raising Successful Teens

Navigating your teen's rebellion can be scary, challenging and even heartbreaking. In this Bible plan, Roxanne Parks shares ways that she and her husband kept their sanity during some of the confusing and murky days raising 4 teenagers.

Navigating Teenage Rebellion

As much as we want the fruit of the Spirit to be present in our own lives, we want that for our children too. So where do we begin? In this 9-day devotional, you'll learn principles taken from Scripture and tools for applying them to your parenting.

Developing the Fruit of the Spirit in Your Child

Parenting Teens/Tweens

This kids' devotional is designed to inspire little hearts with big courage! Perfect for bedtime, it  introduces children to Miriam’s brave example as she cared for baby Moses. With a Bible verse, a short reflection, a chill video story, and a creative activity, it invites families to talk about how even kids can make a big difference when they trust God. Ideal for parents looking for meaningful, faith-based bedtime moments.

Story of Miriam: A Melody of Courage

Gems of Motherhood is a real-life depiction of my varied experiences as a girl-mom of over 20 years and some things I wish I knew prior to motherhood!

Disclaimer: This is from a single mother’s perspective and should in no way be used as a typical blueprint for your personal journey. However, I do hope that all mothers, whether single, married, adoptive, or even believing for a child, can find some benefit, encouragement, and even laughs from my mom stories, thus far.





Gems of Motherhood~ Letters to a Mama: 20ish Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mom 

Have you ever felt like you're failing as a parent? As if your past, your mistakes, or your wounds disqualify you from leading your children well? In this 3-day devotional, author Ashley Lunnon walks you through a journey of healing from silencing shame and confronting your upbringing to standing boldly in the authority God has given you. You don’t have to be perfect to parent with power. You just need His presence.

The Unworthy Parent: God’s Grace in Your Gaps

This 6-day devotional encourages moms to embrace their God-given role with grace, love, and intentionality. Through personal reflections and biblical insights, Amy Rienow shares how heart connection—not perfection—is the foundation for lasting relationships with your children. Discover how to cultivate emotional safety, joy, and lifelong discipleship in your home. Whether you're in the trenches of toddlerhood or navigating adult children, this study will help you lean into God’s fierce love for you and reflect that love in your parenting.

A Mother's Heart

Here's the 3-day devotional for the song “The Joy" from 3 Little Words – Let It Shine (Volume 3) — a simple yet deep way to reflect on God's presence in our lives, with a Bible verse, fun reflection, and practical activity for each day! Let's teach our kids about the Kingdom, cultivating this devotional habit and encouraging them to see God's presence in our daily lives!

The Joy

There can be special challenges for parents of blended families. Gayla Grace combines the wisdom of her own experience as a mother and stepmother with the truths of the Bible to offer hope and encouragement for couples and stepfamilies. 

Beautifully Blended | Devotions for Couples

Here's a 3-day devotional based on the story of Peter, James, and John from Luke 5:1–11. It’s written for parents and children to do together, with simple lessons, reflection, and activities to reinforce the message.


Peter, James, and John – 3-Day Devotional

Do you need a quick Bible shot for encouragement, wisdom, direction or inspiration? God in 60 Seconds is just what you need today. What can you learn in 60 seconds? 

You might be surprised. 

Check out these short studies from our Third Space team. They are meant to whet the appetite for considerations and conversations about God and the Bible. After reading or listening to each thought-provoking minute, engage with the content accompanying this segment. Check out more at thirdspace.org.au

God in 60 Seconds - Fun Fatherhood Moments

Here's the 3-day devotional for the song “Only The Power Of God" from 3 Little Words – Let It Shine (Volume 3) — a simple yet deep way to reflect on God's presence in our lives, with a Bible verse, fun reflection, and practical activity for each day! Let's teach our kids about the Kingdom, cultivating this devotional habit and encouraging them to see God's presence in our daily lives!