Best Family Devotional Books (2026): 5 Compared

A parent who wants family devotions to stick knows the right book matters: the best family devotional books turn a few minutes together into a habit. We compared five books by devotional count, activities, print length, publication date and what each listing says about the intended readers.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Deep Roots by Godfrey	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Dinner Table Devotions by Guthrie	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
3	The Family Bible Devotional by Wells	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Kinda Dangerous Devotions by Shoemaker	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon
5	Praying for Your Kids by Guthrie	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon

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Deep Roots by Godfrey

Laura Godfrey·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 52-week family devotional with discussion questions, guided prayers and tear-out scripture cards for kids and teens.

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Pros

• 52 weekly devotions with questions and guided prayers
• Illustrated verses plus tear-out scripture memory cards
• Reading age 8+ years stated, marked as from customers

Cons

• No grade level is stated
• Reading age from customers, not the publisher
• Weekly devotions only; no daily readings included

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Dinner Table Devotions by Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 365-day family devotional built for the dinner table, with 10 to 15 minute readings everyone can join.

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Pros

• 365 daily devotions at 10 to 15 minutes each
• Book 1 of the 16-book One Year series
• 384 pages for the whole family

Cons

• Published in 2008
• No reading age is stated
• No grade level is stated

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The Family Bible Devotional by Wells

Sarah M. Wells·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 52-week family devotional pairing short Bible readings with activities, prayer prompts and discussion questions.

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Pros

• 52 weekly readings with background information and discussion questions
• Activities and prayer prompts with each reading
• 248 pages from Our Daily Bread Publishing

Cons

• No reading age is stated
• No grade level is stated
• Weekly only; no daily readings

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Kinda Dangerous Devotions by Shoemaker

Tim Shoemaker·9.5/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 52-activity family devotional with a parent guide and lesson plans.

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Pros

• 52 activity lessons with item lists and prep tips
• Detailed parent guide with lesson plans included
• 304 pages from Revell

Cons

• No reading age is stated
• No grade level is stated
• Activities need prep time and supplies each week

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Praying for Your Kids by Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie·9.5/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 365-day devotional for parents, with daily readings, reflections and prayer prompts.

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Pros

• 365 daily readings with an anchor scripture verse
• Reflections plus fresh prayer words each day
• 400 pages; follows the One Year Bible Reading Plan

Cons

• Written for parents, not the whole family together
• No reading age is stated
• No grade level is stated

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More picks to compare

• The Biggest Story Family Devotional104 family devotionals built on Kevin DeYoung's Bible storiesCheck on Amazon
• One Year Classic Family DevotionsA full year of devotions and activities for family timeCheck on Amazon
• Jesus Calling Family Devotional100 devotions pairing Jesus Calling with children's devotionsCheck on Amazon
• Faith Forward Family Devotional100 daily devotions to help kids, teens and parents study scriptureCheck on Amazon
• 12 Months of 5-Minute Family Devotions52 weeks of five-minute faith-building activities, prayer and Bible studyCheck on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 23 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level where one is given. Only Deep Roots lists a reading age: 8+ years, marked as from customers. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best family devotional books

Weekly or daily

Pick the rhythm your family will keep: the Dinner Table devotions and Praying through the Bible list 365 daily readings each, while The Family Bible Devotional and Deep Roots list 52 weekly devotions. For a parent-daughter pair, also see our best mother daughter devotional book.

Who the book is written for

Most of these suit the whole family, but Praying through the Bible is written for parents praying for their kids. Deep Roots names kids, teens and parents, with a reading age of 8+ years marked as from customers; for more family reading, browse our best children’s books about family.

Before you buy

• Check the publication date: the Dinner Table devotions date to 2008, while Deep Roots dates to 2022.
• Match the rhythm to your family: 52 weekly devotions or 365 daily readings.
• Confirm the format you want: Deep Roots lists a hardcover at 6.5 x 9 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you use a family devotional book?

Read the day’s or week’s passage together, then use the discussion questions and prayer prompts.

What age suits these devotional books?

Deep Roots lists a reading age of 8+ years, marked as from customers.

How many devotions do these books include?

The Dinner Table devotions and Praying through the Bible each list 365. The other three each list 52.

Still deciding? Our top pickDeep Roots by Godfrey

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