Rick Warren
Zonderkidz, 2015, 384 pp., $15.99

In his excitement to help kids discover their purpose in life, Rick Warren has created The Purpose-Driven Life Devotional for Kids, a daily guide about God and how He works to shape our lives. This devotional will assist tweens develope a better understanding of God’s plan for them and how they can make a difference in the world.

Beginning with “The reason for everything,” Warren presents six purposes as kids embark on their journeys to find the reason they were created. Delving deeper is, “Faith and Friendship,” followed by “Your Part in God’s Family,” “Becoming Like Christ,” “Serving God, Serving Others,” and “You Were Made for a Mission.” A brief explanation of “Why So Many Translations” is also included.

Using everyday scenarios, Warren weaves in Scripture-based stories to show kids how to find contentment with themselves and what they have, make better decisions, and prepare for eternal life with God. Each devotional begins with a quote from the Bible and ends with a short prayer. A valuable resource for either gender, tweens can realize how God can work in their lives one day at a time.

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