Parents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 

Every generation longs to be known, seen, and loved, especially by a father. In this five-day devotional, drawn from my book Father Cry, I invite you into a journey of healing from parental wounds, discovery of God’s perfect Father-love, and encouragement to become a spiritual parent for the next generation.

Father Cry: Healing the Heart of a Generation

Moses: A Journey of Faith and Freedom is a 3-day devotional that teaches children how God protects, calls, and stays close—just like He did with Moses! With simple Bible reflections, gentle bedtime videos, and hands-on activities, each day invites meaningful conversations between parents and kids about God’s love and guidance. Whether your child is facing something new or just beginning to learn about faith, this devotional is a comforting way to end the day—filled with truth, creativity, and courage.


Moses: A Journey of Faith and Freedom

Families come in all shapes and stories, but God’s purpose for them remains the same: to reflect His heart. Forward in Faith: A Family Guide for Growing Together is a eight-day plan designed to help Christian families grow closer to one another and Christ. You’ll discover how to build a home rooted in faith, grace, and love through Scripture, reflection, and prayer. Whether your family is blended, traditional, near, or far, this plan offers encouragement for every season and circumstance. Let God meet you right where you are—and move your family forward in faith together.

Forward in Faith: A Family Guide for Growing Together

Navigating solo parenting can be among the toughest aspects of the journey through widowhood. What we once anticipated sharing with our partner, we now face on our own. All the joys, victories, and challenges of being a parent are ours to confront alone. This Bible Plan aims to uplift you, reminding you that as a solo parent, you are fully equipped and capable of nurturing your children, thanks to a loving Heavenly Father who sees you, understands your struggles, and walks alongside you throughout this journey.


Solo Parenting as a Widow

Life with kids is a lot—juggling schedules, managing emotions, and trying to stay connected with God when everything feels chaotic. This 3-day plan from Bible teacher Jen Weaver helps you discover God's presence even when life feels heavy or uncertain. Each day includes simple "Kid Connection" moments to naturally share what you're learning with your elementary-aged child. Zero prep required—just practical ways to overcome stress and experience God's peace in the midst of real family life.

Peace in Chaos for Families: 3 Days to Resilient Faith

Your child doesn’t need a perfect mom—they need a heart-connected one. In this 6-day devotional, Amy Rienow encourages mothers to prioritize secure attachment over milestones, cultural pressure, or performance. Drawing on biblical truth and personal stories, she highlights how emotional safety, closeness, and unconditional acceptance reflect God’s love and form the foundation of lifelong discipleship. Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned one, this devotional will help you connect more deeply with your child’s heart—and point them toward the heart of God.

Connecting With the Heart of Your Child

You won’t be there for every moment—when your son faces pressure to fit in, wrestles with big emotions, or wonders if he has what it takes.  But God will. This 5-day prayer plan from Bible teacher Jen Weaver helps you cover your son in powerful, Scripture-rooted prayers. Each day includes a verse and heartfelt prayer for his courage, character, wisdom, and identity in Christ. This isn’t about shielding him from life’s challenges—it’s about inviting God to shape who he’s becoming through them.

5 Prayers for Your Son’s School Year

 Zacchaeus: The Unexpected Journey of Redemption is a heartwarming 3-day devotional that shows kids how Jesus sees, loves, and transforms us—just like He did with Zacchaeus. Through simple reflections, cozy bedtime videos, and hands-on activities, children are invited to explore big ideas like grace, friendship with Jesus, and a heart that changes for the better. Perfect for parents who want to nurture their child’s faith in everyday moments.
