For a helpful study of God's perspective on leisure, Redeeming the Time: A Christian Approach to Work and Leisure by Leland Ryken is recommended. I have not read the book yet but have read several other books by Dr. Ryken and found them all very good. I suspect the same here. And a great set of study notes is available at the Contend for the Faith website. We are using these as a guide in our family devotions for a few days. Leisure is rarely done well so a family is wise to study and discuss the issue together.

Each Christian family must have a routine time of focusing on the scripture and praying for one another.  Here's what has worked well for us...

This new devotional focuses on the life of Jesus as found primarily in the gospels. All aspects of Jesus' life are covered in 138 short simple lessons, each on a single page of this outstanding family devotional guide. Each lesson starts with a short scripture passage, followed by a couple paragraphs of comments, then a few questions to aid family discussion, Answers to the questions are in the passage or comments and are listed in the back for convenience.

The author admits that a study of Jesus can be overwhelming. Therefore many families may read the gospel stories but would be intimidated by a detailed study of Christ. The author intends this book to bridge the gap between simply reading the stories and a deep systematic theology on the life and ministry of Christ. I commend the author and believe the book fulfills his intention...

Having heard, and loved, several messages by Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, I was eager to review his latest book By Grace Alone, published by Reformation Trust. The publisher emailed me an e-book version of the book and offered to send me a free copy of the physical book in exchange for a published review, which I am only too happy to give.

The book's motivation is an African hymn published in 1946 "Umbuntu Bg Imana" translated "O How the Grace of God Amazes Me". Several facets of the grace of God in Jesus Christ are depicted in the song. Each chapter in the book focuses on one aspect of grace with studies, meditations, reflections, and praise for the marvelous grace of God. The bondage of sin, the love of God that calls and restores, the cross of Christ, the righteousness of believers in Christ, protection from Satan, rest in God's sovereignty, and freedom to live a holy life for Christ....

Thinking biblically about worry, anxiety, hope, trust, and peace. Bible scriptures to study for family devotion.

Studying God's Word is the core of your family's daily devotional.  Knowing His Word leads to knowing His character and will.  This in turn properly motivates our prayers and songs.  Your family's reading should take you through all elements of the Bible over the weeks, months, and years that you spend together.  You can either read straight through the Bible, read chronologically, or read various sections of the Old or New Testament...

Preparing for baptism. Bible scriptures to study during family devotion over several weeks.

Dad should lead the family in prayer, thanking God for what was just studied and asking Him to enable the family to faithfully fulfill what's been learned.  You may want to base your prayers on the Lord's Prayer using this outline...

With regular Bible reading as the centerpiece, other resources can be used to draw together Biblical ideas.

Generations have enjoyed learning Biblical truths with various catechisms. The Children's Catechism is simple enough for the very young, yet contains the most profound truths of the Christian faith. Here are simple suggestions on teaching catechism to your children and family...[More]