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  1. jcheinrichs
    Winniprh
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great for Older Kids
    September 27, 2012
    jcheinrichs
    Winniprh
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 2
    I was really looking forward to a devotional book for my kids, they love Bible stories and it would be nice to have an aid to apply the themes behind the stories. I have to be honest, I was a little disappointed when I received this book in the mail. Not because the content was bad, but simply because my kids seem to be a little to young to benefit from the book. My oldest is 6 years old and I was hoping there would be some pictures to go with the stories. and colour, but this book does not provide either. Also the book refers time to time to the Adventures in Odyssey characters and stories, and my kids have not seen either.

    All my personal disappointment aside (not being able to put it to use right away), I thought the devotionals were great when geared toward older kids. The stories are short enough, engaging, and Bible based. All of the devotions have themes, challenges, memory verses, and activities to keep the kids engaged and walking out what they learn in the devotionals. I know a few kids at the proper age that will benefit from my gift. I just wish the book would give the age appropriateness.

    FTC DISCLOSURE: I received this book for free from Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a positive review.
  2. homeschoolmom24
    Alabama
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Review:Adventures in Odyssey 90 Devotions for Kids
    September 12, 2012
    homeschoolmom24
    Alabama
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    About the Book:

    Join Whit, Connie, Eugene, Wooton, and your other friends from the exciting world of Odyssey and DISCOVER tried-and-true biblical truths- like salvation,prayer, and forgiveness, and many others-that form the core values of Christianity.

    Through historical stories, modern biography, Bible adventures, and key scenes from Adventures in Odyssey radio dramas, you'll IMAGINE what it's like to be a hero of the faith.

    As you read each inspiring entry alone or with your family, you'll be informed and challenged to GROW in your walk with God. Each devotion features a relevant Bible verse among other things.

    My Review:

    What an AWESOME devotional Focus on the Family put together for us. My family and I LOVE Adventures in Odyssey so we were more than thrilled to get a chance to review this book for Tyndale.

    Here are some highlights for you to see if this is the devotional for you and your family.

    Lesson begins with a Bible verse.

    Then a story from the Bible put in words for a child to understand.

    A little snippet or word from one of the characters in Adventures in Odyssey.

    Then of course the Daily Challenge, challenging our kids to do something a good deed if you will.

    And then ends with a themed Bible Memory verse.

    And if that's not all there are some puzzles for the kids to do.

    Everything in this children's devotional is short and sweet just the way kids like it especially my boys. We will use this in our homeschool it will work out perfectly.

    We as adults are not the only ones that could use a little Jesus time each morning before we begin our day. Our kids could too! You could do this at the breakfast table or at bedtime it is that convenient. So please take a look you won't be disappointed.
  3. Heather King
    Gloucester, VA
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Love this devotional, love Adventures in Odyssey
    September 12, 2012
    Heather King
    Gloucester, VA
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I'm a Whit's End and Odyssey fan from way back. We used to listen in the car when I was a girl, somehow managing to get five kids hushed enough to hear the stories over the radio. Adventures in Odyssey now captivates my daughter. I've been buying her the CDs, starting with the golden oldies from when I was a kid, and now she listens at night before she goes to sleep.

    The devotions that the Adventures in Odyssey team have put together are another great spiritual tool to use in teaching my kids about God's Word and faith in Jesus Christ. Separated into 13 different sections, these devotions all cover some of the most foundational themes about our faith: Worship, Going to Church, The Bible, Prayer . . . When you finish the book, you will certainly have at least begun discussions with your children about the basic tenets of what we believe, why we believe it, and why we serve and worship God the way we do.

    For each of the themes, there is a theme verse to memorize, some lessons from the Bible or from great heroes of the faith like William Wilberforce, a puzzle here and there to make it fun, some challenge ideas for families to put their faith into practice, and some fun and interesting "asides" from the Odyssey characters. The lessons also often link up with Adventures in Odyssey episodes, so you can always download the audio or build your own AiO collection and listen as a family.

    I especially love the introductory comment from "Mr. Whitaker" that "When we use the word story in reference to the Bible, we mean a true historical account from the pages of Scripture. The Bible is not a book of myths, tall tales, or legends. It's true, every word of it." I love using imagination and storytelling to teach children and adults about God, but it's so important to clarify that the Bible is truth.

    The book can minimally be covered in just a few minutes before bedtime as a family. But in order to have time to do the extra activities and such, I may set it aside to use during the summer when we don't have Awana and school and a million other activities. With 90 devotionals, it's a perfect fit for a summer devotional! Still, families can probably find many ways to use these devotionals effectively at any time of the year.

    I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
  4. savvyshoppingmomma
    Indiana
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Perfect for getting kids started!
    September 11, 2012
    savvyshoppingmomma
    Indiana
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    "90 Devotions for Kids" is a cute way to start getting your child into the habit of reading a little bit of the Bible every day. The devotionals are numbered, but not dated, so it is easy to jump in whenever you pick up the book. Each devotional starts with a Bible verse for that day, and then a short story or real life application for that verse. This is followed by a made up scenario about a particular character that helps compound the lesson and make it more real life for the child reading. The devotional ends with a daily challenge, that encourages the child to dig deeper into the lesson, or read more in their Bible. The very last part of the daily devotional is a Bible Theme memory verse. At the end of each week, there is a "theme" that takes a topic and gives almost an overview of the devotionals, with a memory verse, short story or explanation, and a short prayer. These topics cover subjects like learning about Jesus, the Bible, and forgiveness. Also mixed into this book are puzzles for the child to tackle. I thought this devotional gave a lot of variety and paid attention to topics that can really help younger kids grow in their faith. I would recommend this book for children ages 5+. Wonderfully written, great applications, and easy Bible verses for children to remember.
  5. BlessedLadyWeb
    NC
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Great Christian Resource for Tweens or Teenagers.
    October 31, 2012
    BlessedLadyWeb
    NC
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    90 Devotions for Kids by Adventures in Odyssey is a comprehensive devotional covering topics from Salvation, to Witnessing & Serving Others. The daily devotionals are typically 1 ½ - 2 pages, which is great for younger readers with short attention spans. The devotionals start with a daily verse, then transitions into mini life application essays. The essays, as expected, draw upon events featured in the Odyssey series over the years; along with topics from other sources. The devotions end with a daily challenge and memory verse. The daily challenge calls the reader to action and encourages application of the principles learned in the devotion. The memory verse assists in the formation of the important habit of writing the Word of God on the heart.

    90 Devotions for Kids also features engaging puzzles throughout the book, such as word search. The cover is bright and seems to be geared towards drawing kids as young as 6-8 years old. However, I felt the content of the book was more appropriate for tweens (10 -12 years) to teenagers. This is due to reading comprehensive levels and devotional topics. However, if a parent would be actively assisting the child to read the devotions by offering explanations of the content, than reading comprehension for younger readers would be a nonissue.

    Some of the devotions I noticed seemed to be pulled from other resources that were adult oriented. For instance on page 70, the devotional, "Unanswered Prayers," mentioned that God answers prayers in the best interest of, "our children." Well thankfully, most kids I know don't have children. The theme of this devotion also included the desire to marry a high school sweetheart. This is certainly not a theme a younger reader (6-8 years) would care about.

    Also, in the devotional, "What is Faith," on page 94, there is mention of driving a car. For instance, it states, "We get into our cars to drive across town, having faith that when we step on the brake pedal, the car will stop." This type of wording in the devotional seems as if it originally was geared towards an older teen or adult, not a "kid."

    Even with some of the devotionals being worded, in my opinion for an older teenager, there were plenty devotionals that were kid-oriented and appropriate. I think if parents would like to assist their younger children with comprehending the content, it would be a nice addition to the child's library. However, if parents would rather give their child the opportunity to read the devotionals and seek God in their own quiet personal time daily, the book would best be given to a young child with excellent reading comprehensive skills or a tween/teenager.

    I received a complimentary copy of the book by Tyndale House Publishers for my unbiased review. I have not received compensation in sharing my opinion.
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