02/18/2026
C.H. Spurgeon said, "Visit many good books, but live in the Bible."
What are a some strong devotional books that have encouraged our elders and families?
Maybe you're looking for a strong devotional that will point you deeper to sola Scriptura. Or maybe you're looking for gift suggestions for someone in your family?
Of course, we live in the Bible as our daily joy and nourishment. But it can be encouraging to read books that remain faithful to sola Scriptura. We've listed some of these helpful books below. These helps are found in two categories: Daily Devotionals, and Family and Children.
Feel free to comment with any books that have blessed you and your family.
DAILY DEVOTIONALS:
1.) C.H. Spurgeon, Morning and Evening (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Pub. 1991).
2.) Voices From the Past: Puritan Devotional Readings (Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 2023).
3.) John Bunyan, Alan Vermilye rev., The Pilgrim's Progress: A Readable Modern-Day Version of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress (Brown Chair Pub., 2020).
4.) Our Daily Food: Or Portions for the Lord's Household (Carlisele, PA: Banner of Truth, 2023).
5.) Joel R. Beeke, ed., Family Worship Bible Guide (Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books, 2016). *Obviously good for family worship, too.
6.) John MacArthur, At the Throne of Grace (Eugine, OR: Harvest House Pub., 2011).
FAMILY AND CHILDREN:
1.) The Illistrated Baptist Catechism (Cape Coral, FL: Founders Press, 2021).
2.) Kevin DeYoung, The Greatest Story Bible Story Book (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2021).
3.) Marian M. Schoolland, Leading Little Ones to God (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Pub. 1981). *A good devotional for adults, too.
4.) The Illustrated Catechism for Boys and Girls Coloring Book (Cape Coral, FL: Founders Press, 2024).
5.) Tyler Van Halteren, The Kingdom of God Bible Storybook (Canada: Lithos Kids, 2022).
6.) Stephen Nichols, and Ned Bustard, The Church History ABCs: Augustine and Twenry-five Other Heroes of the Faith (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2010).
7.) The Dangerous Journey: The Story of The Pilgrim's Progress (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Pub., 1985).
In the future, we will post helpful suggestions for the best Study Bibles, best books for children, best books for teens, books every Christian should read, and best books for future elders and deacons.
May the Lord encourage you as you grow in your knowledge of the Triune God according to His Word.
First Timothy 4:13 "Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching..."