Devotionals
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A Small Book for the Anxious Heart: Meditations on Fear, Worry, and Trust
R270.39Retail: R338.04Fear and anxiety are chronic struggles for many people that are only intensifying and increasing. Best-selling author Edward T. Welch shares the comfort and peace of Jesus in fifty brief readings for those who wrestle with fear. A Small Book for the...R270.39Retail: R338.04 -
Darkest Night Brightest Day: A Family Devotional for the Easter Season
R327.35Retail: R409.24Christian Book Awards 2023 Finalist for Young People's LiteratureECPA Top Shelf Cover Award 2022Marty Machowski's Darkest Night Brightest Day shows families how Easter morning turned the world upside down and right side up.Start a new Easter season...R327.35Retail: R409.24 -
Take Heart: Daily Devotions to Deepen Your Faith
R355.84Retail: R444.84ECPA Top Shelf Cover Award 2023It's easy to lose heart in a world where many things can and do go wrong. Life is difficult, and there are struggles within and without, but we can take heart the Lord is with us. He hears our cries for mercy. He knows our...R355.84Retail: R444.84 -
Journey to the Cross: Devotions for Lent
R270.39Retail: R338.04As Christians, we know that Easter is perhaps the most important day of the year. But when we wake up on Easter Sunday, we often struggle to grasp the significance of the day and find ourselves on the outside of the celebration looking in. Journey to...R270.39Retail: R338.04 -
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Prepare Him Room: Celebrating the Birth of Jesus Family Devotional
R236.57Retail: R338.04Guide your family into the heart of Christmas with this gospel-focused, four-week Advent curriculum. Prepare Him Room by children's best-selling author Marty Machowski takes a biblical, theological approach to the Old Testament promises and New...R236.57Retail: R338.04 -
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Wonders of His Love: Finding Jesus in Isaiah, Family Advent Devotional
R211.65Retail: R302.43Advent is the perfect time for families to gather together and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Using pictures of Jesus from Isaiah's prophecies the Light, the Branch, the Shepherd, and the Savior brings to life the true meaning of Christmas. Hundreds of...R211.65Retail: R302.43 -
Who Is Jesus? 40 Pictures to Share with Your Family
R427.04Retail: R533.84How do you help a child get to know someone they can't see and hear? In Who Is Jesus? author Kate Hox and illustrator Joe Hox bring forty word pictures of Jesus to life so children can get to know Jesus better. The Bible is filled with stories and...R427.04Retail: R533.84 -
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On Mission: Devotions for Your Short-Term Trip
R196.52Retail: R302.43A missions trip provides unique opportunities to experience God's grace in ways that we often miss during our day-to-day routines. Over time, however, these spiritual lessons tend to be forgotten as the memories of the trip fade. On Mission is an...R196.52Retail: R302.43 -
Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God
R412.80Retail: R516.04Recognized as an ECPA Bronze Seller of over 100,000 copies sold. Family Bible study doesn't have to be complicated. Best-selling children's book author Marty Machowski helps busy parents share the gospel story with their kids through Long Story...R412.80Retail: R516.04 -
Old Story New: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God
R412.80Retail: R516.04Best-selling children's book author Marty Machowski helps families connect to the Bible with a theologically robust yet simple and relatable devotional program. Old Story New is designed to explain God's plan of salvation through the New Testament...R412.80Retail: R516.04 -
A Small Book about a Big Problem: Meditations on Anger, Patience, and Peace
R270.39Retail: R338.04A Small Book about a Big Problem by biblical counselor and psychologist Edward T. Welch guides readers to look carefully at how their anger affects them and others through short, daily meditations. In a fifty-day reading plan journey, Welch unpacks...R270.39Retail: R338.04 -
A Small Book about Why We Hide: How Jesus Rescues Us from Insecurity, Regret, Failure, and Shame
R270.39Retail: R338.04As humans, we are prone to insecurities, fear of failure, and regrets which we try to hide and cover up, resulting in isolation from both those around us and God. Through fifty devotionals, counselor Edward T. Welch shows us how God speaks with...R270.39Retail: R338.04 -
Brave and Bold: 31 Devotions to Strengthen Men
R241.91Retail: R302.43What is the measure of a man? Is it athletic ability, strength, intelligence, or accomplishments? Manhood isn't measured by how much money you make, the job you have, what you wear, or who you marry. While today's cultural flinches at the term "biblical...R241.91Retail: R302.43 -
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The Light Before Christmas: A Family Advent Devotional
R236.57Retail: R338.04This four-week Advent family devotional by best-selling author Marty Machowski combines devotions on the theme of light and darkness with the story of eleven-year-old Mia and her grandmother as they prepare for Christmas. Grandma loves to share her...R236.57Retail: R338.04 -
Saving Grace: Daily Devotions from Jack Miller
R355.84Retail: R444.84Foreword by Paul Miller The gospel changes how we live each day. That's the premise of Saving Grace and the legacy of Jack Miller's ministry. Founder of Serge and the New Life Presbyterian network of churches, Miller believed that Christians need to...R355.84Retail: R444.84 -
A Small Book for the Hurting Heart: Meditations on Loss, Grief, and Healing
R270.39Retail: R338.04Grief may threaten to overtake us or destroy our joy. In this powerful devotional book, men and women will see Jesus, the Man of Sorrows, who is well-acquainted with grief and sadness. Author and pastor Paul Tautges offers our comforting High Priest,...R270.39Retail: R338.04 -
Heart of the Matter: Daily Reflections for Changing Hearts and Lives
R355.84Retail: R444.84Cling to life-changing truths anchored in Scripture with Heart of the Matter, a CCEF daily devotional containing 366 selections. This devotional will reorient your day, lifting your eyes toward God through brief messages of gospel hope. Change that goes...R355.84Retail: R444.84 -
Mission Accomplished: A Two-Week Family Easter Devotional
R241.91Retail: R302.43Nearly 2,000 years ago, a simple wooden cross and an empty tomb served as the setting for the greatest rescue mission in history—the good news of a loving Father going to great lengths to save his broken children. Every year at Easter, with a...R241.91Retail: R302.43 -
Wise Up: 10-Minute Family Devotions in Proverbs
R270.39Retail: R338.04Every parent and teacher wants to see their children make good choices, grow in wisdom, and learn how to live a God-honoring life. But Christian parents know that teaching good morals isn't enough. Kids (and adults) need gospel power in order to "wise...R270.39Retail: R338.04 -
Listen Up: 10-Minute Family Devotions on the Parables
R313.11Retail: R391.44After teaching a parable, Jesus often said, "Whoever has ears, let him hear." In other words, "This is important, so you better listen up," and what could be more important than the good news of the kingdom of God? This family devotional provides a...R313.11Retail: R391.44
Christian Devotional Books & Daily Devotions
At New Growth Press, we offer a thoughtfully curated collection of Christian devotionals to help nurture your faith. Reading these devotion books will encourage you to devote more time to prayer and inspire you to reflect on the Word of God. Through our daily devotional books, you will gain a deeper understanding of the Bible as you delve into key passages of Scripture and connect with God more deeply as you understand better what he says about himself, his kingdom, and his people.
Popular Devotional Books on New Growth Press
New Growth Press offers a diverse collection of popular devotional books to enrich your daily spiritual journey. These daily devotion books are crafted to inspire and encourage readers through thoughtful reflections, Scripture-based insights, and practical applications. From devotionals for families and children to books that address specific life challenges, their offerings are geared toward helping readers cultivate a consistent and meaningful practice of daily devotion.
How to Choose Good Devotional Books
There is an overwhelming assortment of Christian devotional books available, and it can be difficult to narrow down the choices. The following tips may be helpful when considering which devotional books to use.
- Author Evaluation: Research the author to understand their background, values, and beliefs. Look for authors who align with your theological views and will encourage you on your spiritual journey.
- Scriptural Foundation: Ensure that each new Christian devotional book is firmly rooted in Scripture and is biblically sound. The author should accurately reference and interpret the Bible to support the devotional content.
- Reviews and Recommendations: Seek reviews and recommendations from fellow Christians and trusted sources. Others' experiences can provide valuable insights, and online platforms, Christian bookstores online, and church communities are excellent places to gather recommendations for spiritual devotionals.
- Sample Content: Read a sample chapter or excerpt from the devotion books you browse. This will give you a glimpse of each author's writing style and the book's content. Assess whether the content resonates with your theological beliefs and goals for personal growth.
- Prayerful Consideration: Before making a final decision, pray and reflect. Seek guidance from God in choosing a devotional book that will nurture your faith, and trust the Holy Spirit's leading as you make your selection.
- Consider your needs: It's crucial to consider any distinct needs when selecting devotional books. Books tailored to specific audiences such as Christian books for young adults, couples, families, mothers, and newlyweds provide more direct wisdom and encouragement for various stages of life. At the same time, topical family devotions help meditate on specific issues, questions, or seasons, like Advent or Easter.
Why & How Should We Read Christian Devotionals?
Most of the new Christian Devotional eBook and book content applies to our day-to-day lives. These books are rich in spiritual wisdom, encouraging us to deal with our daily struggles and challenges. Also, incorporating a routine of reading Christian devotional books into your daily life can provide spiritual nourishment and foster a deeper relationship with God. Here’s a simple routine you can follow:
- Morning Start: Begin your day with a quiet time dedicated to reading a passage from your Bible devotional book. This helps set a positive, focused tone for the day ahead.
- Reflection: After reading a devotion book, spend a few minutes reflecting on the message. Consider how it applies to your life and what God might teach you through the devotional.
- Prayer: Follow your reflection with a prayer, asking for guidance, strength, and the ability to live out the truths you've just read.
- Journaling: If time permits, jot down key insights or thoughts. This helps reinforce the message and serves as a record of your spiritual growth.
- Evening Revisit: Before bed, briefly revisit the day's devotional or read a new passage. This helps you wind down and refocus on God’s presence in your life.
- Weekly Review: At the end of the week, review your journal or reflect on the main themes from your devotions. This helps to solidify the lessons learned and apply them more deeply.
By establishing this routine, you'll find that reading Christian devotional books becomes vital to your spiritual discipline, offering daily encouragement and guidance. At New Growth Press, you’ll find Christian books for women, men, teens, families, etc., as well as for various counseling-related issues.