A Faith to Grow on: Important Things You Should Know Now That You Believe

by John F. MacArthur Jr., Jean Fischer (editor)

Updated with an edgy, new design, this inspiring devotional from John MacArthur will help children through their growth spurts of faith. After children have come to accept Christ, a whole new series of questions can flood their hearts and minds. What should I do when I don't understand God? Is there a special way to pray? What if I tell someone about Jesus and nothing happens? As he did in I Believe in Jesus, MacArthur takes these and many more complex questions and presents them in a simple style that young minds can easily understand. He reinforces that understanding with Prayer Starters and daily prompts that help kids to apply their newfound wisdom to their lives each day. A helpful guide for young believers, A Faith to Grow On presents foundational doctrines of the Christian faith in short devotional readings for daily growth.

Genres: Parenting, Theology, Nonfiction, Christian, Childrens, Religion, Family

191 pages, Hardcover

First published September 3, 2000

About the author

John F. MacArthur, Jr. was a United States Calvinistic evangelical writer and minister, noted for his radio program entitled Grace to You and as the editor of the Gold Medallion Book Award-winning MacArthur Study Bible. MacArthur was a fifth-generation pastor, a popular author and conference speaker, and served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California beginning in 1969, as well as President of The Master’s College (and the related Master’s Seminary) in Santa Clarita, California.

Reviews

[John Brackbill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful. Not amazing, but helpful in covering many biblical truths with your children.

[Hannah Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful devotional. I worked through it with my 5 year old and we had a lot of good talks.

[Bill · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you have not done family worship and need a place to start, this MIGHT work for you. However, if you have taught your children basic theology already, then this book is not for you. My biggest criticisms are the use of the International Children's Bible for scripture references and printing these verses on the side of the pages, in colored print, over honeycomb patterns. This was very hard on the eyes and difficult to read.

[Tim Sheppard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Using this one right now for family devotions. The boys seem to enjoy it and like to be able to pick a topic from the various subject colors. Came across this book while at Moody and used it to work with the young student I mentored. It comes with a quick hit on the concept, a prayer starter and relevant Bible verses.

[Jillian · Rating 3 out of 5]

A gift from my aunt when I received First Communion in the second grade. It stayed in a box until I moved houses and unpacked that particular box. Not a bad religious read for kids, and I definitely appreciated the little message my aunt wrote inside.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

We like to do an evening Bible study together as family. Something short but to the point and it is VERY hard to find a good devotional for the teenage years that is not patronizing or goofy. This book was written for a younger age but simple truths still ring through.