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Please note that, occasionally, a view or opinion expressed in these recommended resources may not fully align with the views or opinions of Calvary Church.

Any Times, Any Place, Any Prayer Family Bible Devotional: 15 Days Exploring How We Can Talk with God – Katy Morgan
The Bible Recap Kids’ Devotional – Tara-Leigh Cobble
The Big Picture Family Devotional – David R. Helm
Big Thoughts for Little People: ABCs to Help You Grow – Kenneth N. Taylor
Big Truths for Little Kids: Teaching Your Children to Live for God – Susan Hunt & Richie Hunt
The Biggest Story Bible Storybook – Kevin DeYoung
The Biggest Story Family Devotional – Kevin DeYoung
The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible – Jared Kennedy
Cornerstones: 200 Questions and Answers to Learn Truth – Brian Dembowczyk
Discipleship for Kids: Helping Children Grow in Christ – The Navigators and Rebecca Ruybalid Stone
Dragon Slayer – Laurie Ressler
Family Time Activities – The National Center for Biblical Parenting
Family Worship: Genesis – Rob and Amy Rienow and Jonathan and Kari Ziman
Family Worship: Exodus-Deuteronomy – Rob and Amy Rienow
Foundations for Kids – Robby Gallaty
How Great is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God and Science – Louie Giglio
I AM: 40 Reasons to Trust God – Diane Stortz
Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science – Louie Giglio
The Kingdom of God Bible Storybook: Old Testament – Tyler Van Halteren
The Kingdom of God Bible Storybook: New Testament – Tyler Van Halteren
Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God – Marty Machowski
More Than a Story – Sally Michael
Old Story New – Marty Machowski
The One Year Mother and Daughter Devo – Dannah Gresh with Janet Mylin
The Parables of Jesus – Tyler Van Halteren
The Promises of God Storybook Bible: The Story of God’s Unstoppable Love – Jennifer Lyell
Who is Jesus? 40 Pictures to Share with Your Family – Katie Hox
Audio
Down Gilead Lane – CBH Ministries
Books
20 Surprisingly Simple Rules and Tools for a Great Family – Steve Stephens
Anytime, Any Place, Any Prayer – Laura Wifler
Are My Kids on Track* – Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan
Courage Series – The Voice of the Maryrs
Faith-Filled Moments – Helping Kids See God in Everyday Life – Kelli Trujillo
Five Love Languages of Children – Gary Chapman & Ross Campbell
Habits of the Household* – Justin Whitmel Earley
Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad* – Abbie Halberstadt
The Life Giving Parent* – Sally Clarkson & Clay Clarkson
Little Pilgrim’s Progress* – Helen Taylor
M is for Mama – Abbie Halberstadt
Parenting* – Paul David Tripp
Parenting is Heart Work* – Scott Turansky
Parenting Shifts Series – The National Center for Biblical Parenting
Parents Rising* – Arlene Pellicane
Praying the Scriptures for your Children – Jodie Berndt
Raising Kingdom Kids – Tony Evans
Risen Motherhood – Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry* – John Mark Comer
Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids – Kara E. Powell & Chap Clark
DVD
Podcast
Foundations – Ruth Chou Simons & Troy Simons
Risen Motherhood – Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler
Website
Books
ABC Memory Book – Scripture Memory Fellowship
Action Bible* – David C. Cook
It’s All About Jesus Bible Storybook – B&H Kids Editorial Staff
The Big Book of Bible Stories for Toddlers – B&H Kids Editorial Staff
The Big Picture Story Bible – David Helm
God Made Me For Heaven – Marty Machowski
The Jesus Storybook Bible* – Sally Lloyd Jones
The Lamb – John R. Cross
The Ology – Marty Machowski
Read and Share Bible: More Than 200 Best Loved Bible Stories – Thomas Nelson
Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart* – J.D. Greear
Courses
Podcast
Websites
The Daily Grace Co. Collections for the Family
Kaleidoscope: Kids Bibles Reimagined
Curriculum
The Biggest Story Bible Lessons for Kids (NOTE: This could be a great resource for homeschooling families)
Books
Case for a Creator for Kids* –
Chameleon’s Can of Worms – J.D. Camorlinga
Cold-Case Christianity for Kids – J. Warner & Susie Wallace
Fox and the Hard Day – J.D. Camorlinga
How Do We Know God is Really There? – Melissa Cain Travis
How Do We Know God Created Life? – Melissa Cain Travis
Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side – Natasha Crain
Mama Bear Apologetics* – Hillary Morgan Ferrer with Julie Loos
Pig and the Accidental Oink – J.D. Camorlinga
Pitfalls: A Quick Guide to Identifying Logical Fallacies for Families – J.D. Camorlinga
Pooch and the Pearly Gates – J.D. Camorlinga
‘Possums and the Empty Tomb – J.D. Camorlinga
Skunk and the Scent of Truth – J.D. Camorlinga
Talking with Your Kids about God – Natasha Crain
Talking with Your Kids about Jesus – Natasha Crain

Books
Boundaries with Kids* – Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
Creative Correction – Lisa Welchel
Don’t Make Me Count to Three – Ginger Hubbard
Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character in You and Your Kids – Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN
Grace-Based Parenting* – Tim Kimmel
Home Improvement: The Parenting Book You Can Read to Your Kids* – Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN
It Takes a Parent – Betsy Hart
Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours – Dr. Kevin Leman
Motivate Your Child* – Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN
Parenting with Scripture – Kara Durbin
Parenting Your Powerful Child – Dr. Kevin Leman
Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World* – Kristin Welch
Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes in You and Your Kids* – Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN
Shepherding a Child’s Heart – Tedd Tripp
The Christian Parenting Handbook* – Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN
Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses* – Amber Lia & Wendy Speake
Chart
Wise Words for Moms – Ginger Hubbard
Books
5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Son – Vicki Courtney
5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter* – Vicki Courtney
8 Great Dates for Dads and Daughters – Dannah Gresh & Bob Gresh
8 Great Dates for Moms and Daughters – Dannah Gresh
10 Ultimate Truth Girls Should Know* – Kari Kampakis
Aggressive Girls, Clueless Boys – Rainey Dennis
Best Friends and Mean Girls – Dannah Gresh & Suzy Weibel
Brave Young Knight – Karen Kingsbury
Dad’s Everything Book for Daughters – JohnTrent
Dad’s Everything Book for Sons – John Trent & Greg Johnson
Devoted: Great Men & Their Godly Moms – Tim Challies
A Girl’s Guide to Understanding Boys – Dannah Gresh & Suzy Weibel
His Mighty Warrior – Sheri Rose Shepherd
Lies Girls Believe – Dannah Gresh
Mom’s Everything Book for Daughters – Becky Freeman
Preparing Him for the Other Women – Sheri Rose Shepherd
The Princess and the Kiss – Jennie Bishop
Raising A Body-Confident Daughter – Dannah Gresh
Raising Emotionally Strong Boys* – David Thomas
Raising a Modern Day Knight* – Robert Lewis
Raising Worry-Free Girls* – Sissy Goff
She Deserves Better – Sheila Wray Gregoire, Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach, & Joanna Sawatsky
Six Ways to Keep the “Good” in Your Boy – Dannah Gresh & Bob Gresh
Six Ways to Keep the Little in Your Girl* – Dannah Gresh
So You’re About to be a Teenager – Barbara Rainey & Dennis Rainey
Strong and Smart – David Thomas
The Squire and the Scroll – Jennie Bishop
Suddenly They’re 13 – David & Claudia Arp
Teatime Discipleship for Mothers and Daughters – Sally Clarkson
True Girl: Discover the Secrets of True Beauty – Dannah Gresh
Wild Things, The Art of Nurturing Boys – Stephen James & David Thomas
Podcast
Raising Boys and Girls – Sissy Goff & David Thomas
True Girl – Dannah Gresh & Staci Rudolph
Books
Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God’s Image in Every Person – Laura Wifler

Books
Learning About Sex Series – Concordia Publishing House
Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand & Live Out God’s Design – Hillary Morgan Ferrer with Amy Davison
Preparing Your Daughter for Every Woman’s Battle: Creative Conversations about Sexual and Emotional Integrity – Shannon Ethridge
Preparing Your Son for Every Man’s Battle: Honest Conversations about Sexual Integrity – Stephen Arterburn
The Focus on the Family Guide to Talking with Your Kids about Sex – Focus on the Family
Courses
Birds & Bees – Mary Flo Ridley & Megan Michelson
Foundation Worldview: God’s Good Design
Parenting Boys and Girls in a Gender Confused World – Harvest USA
Raising Sexually Faithful Kids – Harvest USA
Website
Books
The Good for Nothing Puddle, Finding Hope When You’re Stuck in Sadness – Jana Jackson
Heaven for Kids – Randy Alcorn and Linda Washington
Heaven, God’s Promise for Me – Anne Graham Lotz
My Tower is Tumbling, a Faith-Based Story to Help Children Process Grief and Loss – Marci Renée
Our Heavenly Baby – Leah Vis
Something Sad Happened – Darby A. Strickland
Something Scary Happened – Darby A. Strickland
When I’m with Jesus – Kimberly Rae
Where Did TJ Go? – Annie F. Downs with Tatum Green

Books
Christian Heroes Then and Now – Series by YWAM Publishing
Heroes for Young Readers – YWAM Publishing
Go Tell Everyone – Meredith Cook
The Whole World Needs Jesus – Ann Dunagan
Do Great Things for God – Series by the Good Book Co.
Websites

Christmas
One Wintry Night: A Classic Retelling of the Christmas Story, from Creation to the Resurrection – Ruth Bell Graham
Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver: The History and Legends of the Real Santa Claus – Ned Bustard
The Christmas Promise Storybook: A True Story from the Bible about God’s Forever King – Alison Mitchell
The Christmas Promise Advent Calendar – Alison Mitchell
Come to the Manger: A Christ-Centered Christmas Guide – Brighter Days Press
Easter
The Garden, The Curtain, and The Cross: The True Story of Why Jesus Died and Rose Again – Carl Laferton
The Brighter Day Press Easter Collection
General & Other
Beyond Groundhogs & Gobblers: Putting Meaning Back Into Your Holiday Celebrations – Cyndy Salzmann
Everyday Confetti: Your Year-Round Guide to Celebrating Holidays and Special Occasions – Karen Ehman & Glynnis Whitwer
Homespun Memories for the Heart: More Than 200 Ideas to Make Unforgettable Moments – Karen Ehman & Kelly Hovermale
Saint Patrick the Forgiver: The History and Legends of Ireland’s Bishop – Ned Bustard
Books
The Connected Child* – Dr. Karyn Purvis
The Connected Parent* – Dr. Karyn Purvis & Lisa Qualls
DVD
Texas Christian University Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development
Podcast
Websites