The Bible in 52 Weeks: Devotional for Boys by Lord Badu

Happy Sunday! Today, I'm going to take a look at a year-long devotion book aimed at boys. I enjoyed using these type of books with my own children over the years and am looking forward to see how this one handles things. 

Let's open it up and find out what goodness lays in store, shall we?

THE BIBLE IN 52 WEEKS

Devotional for Boys

by Lord Badu

Callisto Kids

Middle Grade Religious

152 pages

ages 8 to 12

COMING FEBRUARY 3rd!!!

An interactive, yearlong journey through the Bible for boys ages 8 to 12

This one-year journey through the Bible guides young boys into the habit of reading, reflection, and prayer, with inspiring passages from Scripture that show them how God's wisdom can help and support them as they learn and grow. Spending a little time with their faith every week will give boys the confidence to tackle anything—because they'll know God is cheering them on!

One year of weekly Scripture—Each of these 52 weekly devotions features a Bible passage, stories and commentary that explain the theme for the week, a prompt to respond to, and a prayer to keep in mind.

Reflect on what matters—Young boys will find God's guidance on topics that relate to their lives, such as being a good friend, dreaming big, not judging others, and practicing honesty.

A few minutes at a time—These prompts and prayers are simple and brief, so it's easy for kids to find time for them no matter how busy they get!

Study with the whole series—Give the gift of deeper faith to everyone in your life with the companion books from this USA Today bestselling series, including The Bible in 52 Weeks for Women, The Bible in 52 Weeks for Families, and The Bible in 52 Weeks Devotional for Girls. 

Help preteen boys grow into the smart and strong men God created them to be with this inspiring boys' devotional!

GOODREADS 

MY TIDBITS

Concise, direct, and easy-to-digest, these devotions easily fit into any schedule.

This is a collection of 52 devotions, one for each week of the year. The author begins with a few words about himself and his intentions; quickly explains a bit about which translation of the Bible he prefers and why; and dives right into the devotions. Each one starts with a paragraph, which hits real-life scenarios and directly speaks to the reader, and then, slides in one more, which connects each situation with a similar one from the Bible. After presenting the verses directly, the author asks the reader or makes a few statements to make the reader think about how it connects with their own lives. Then, there's a little, written activity, where the reader makes a list, writes notes, or other things to help the solidify the message for themselves. Lastly, there's a short prayer, which addresses the theme in a personal moment with God.

The author presents everything in an open and honest fashion, opening the door to the reader as if he were sitting there with them in a conversation. The presented situations are ones most readers will feel with familiar with, either in their own lives or in those around them. The atmosphere never comes across as preachy and the author never seems to talk down to the reader. Rather, it's a simple explanation and thought presentation. Even the connection to the Bible itself flows naturally, and readers can learn a little more about the individuals in the Bible and their situations. This, actually, makes them seem more realistic and touchable. It's aimed nicely at the middle grade range, doesn't come across as a preachy chore, and leaves plenty of room for thought and brings insights.

The activities are short and easy, allowing readers to put in as much effort as they want. It's a nice way to reemphasis the messages without making things feel like a task. Add that these are for only once a week, and it doesn't come across as too much too often, either.

It's a well thought-out devotional, which takes a relaxed yet personal direction and keeps in mind the interests of the age group as well.