Choosing a storybook Bible can feel overwhelming—there are so many options, each with its own tone, theology, and style. In this guide, I share how I evaluate storybook Bibles as a pastor, parent, and member of the Illustrated Ministry team. You’ll learn what to look for, how to discern what matters most, and my top progressive, inclusive recommendations.
Children's Ministry
A Beaded Examen: Colorful, Creative Prayer for Kids
A Beaded Examen turns prayer into something kids can see, touch, and feel. It creates space for naming emotions, noticing God’s presence, and practicing gratitude—all while holding a rainbow of beads in their hands.
Backpack Tags: Start Your School Year with Kindness and Confidence
Because that’s what this whole “raising kids” thing is about, right? Not just getting out the door with shoes on, but sending these kids into the world knowing they are brave, they are loved, and they are enough.