We want your family to have the best resources we can recommend so that you and your children are constantly growing in your faith and relationship with God and so that you are always learning more from the Bible! We have chosen these books because we believe they will help you learn more about God and His Word - and because they will help you read the Bible and grow together as a family! If you ever have questions about these books or about having a family Bible study / devotions time - please contact Pastor Jon Dixon.

Suggestions for Family Bible Study & Devotions

An excellent devotion book for families to go through the Old Testament together.

An excellent devotion book for families to go through the New Testament together.

This resource will help families establish and practice regular family devotions because it is realistic in its aims, it has a clear plan and direction, and it stimulates interaction with Scripture and prayer.

This book takes Strobel's excellent apologetics books for kids and turns them into a 3 month devotion book for kids or families to do together.

Nonfiction Books for Kids & Youth

This is a wonderful collection of articles that teach the Bible, basic theology, and bible times culture in a fun way for kids!

This is an adaptation for kids of Strobel's books for adults.

This book is an incredible resource for elementary age kids about the Bible, about church history, and about living the Christian life.

Written by a teenage girl from Halifax, this is an impacting book, especially for teen girls, which shows how the gospel affects all parts of life.

Fiction Books for Youth

Award winning musician Andrew Peterson has also written an incredible series of books for kids and youth. The Wingfeather Saga, is full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and courage, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness is a tale children of all ages will cherish, families can read aloud, and readers' groups are sure to enjoy discussing for its many layers of meaning. In this series: Book 1, Book 2, Book 3, Book 4.

CS Lewis’ classic beloved series, the Chronicles of Narnia. Also take a look at the Narnia Coloring Book.

Other Great Resources for Parents

New York Times bestselling author Jefferson Bethke delivers a powerful critique of the Western notion of the nuclear family and calls us to a sweeping new paradigm that brings not only longed-for stability but also radical blessings to the world.

Tripp's excellent book looks at how the gospel changes us as parents and changes how we parent our kids.

Basic guidelines and principles about family worship & Bible study. Great place to start for families who want to begin these practices at home.

Discover simple habits and easy-to-implement daily rhythms that will help you find meaning beyond the chaos of family life as you create a home where kids and parents alike practice how to love God and each other.

Here is a book written for parents that focuses not on their inability, but on God’s ability to help raise their children in the faith through a guided framework focusing on time, moments, and milestones.

This short book will help you choose how technology affects your family rather than just allowing it to lead the way.