"This family devotional aims to cultivate healthy conversation between parents and their children about the Bible and its stories." And so begins Sarah Wells' beautiful and honest family adventure into scripture. There are several things that raise this family devotional above many others I've seen. It is designed to inspire questions rather than to offer answers. More than teaching Bible stories, Sarah teaches families how to approach the Bible as explorers and seekers. Once you have finished the 52 lessons you could easily apply her "technique" to other passages. Related to this question driven method is that Sarah doesn't provide simple "Sunday School" answers, but gives kids (and parents) permission to wonder,doubt, and ask questions about what they are ready. This freedom is rarely discovered in other children's study aids.Sarah covers the great themes of Scripture that all of us want our kids to discover: forgiveness, grace, love, God's provision, and more. Jonah isn't just a story about a big fish, it's about second chances. God's miracles are to show both his power and his absolute desire to restore all things to himself. You'll find that the way Sarah approaches devotions leaves room for a lot of discovery and will fit your family regardless of your theological leanings.Lastly, I love that Sarah takes families beyond stories about other characters and invites them to see themselves in God's story. She includes many of the stories kids love (creation, the ark, King David) but also challenges them with passages not often found in family devotionals (the woman caught in adultery, John 1, Job). Sarah gives the readers permission to skip around, go at our own pace, and simply enjoy the adventure.On a practical note, the book includes "Tips For Keeping Kids Engaged" and an easy to follow plan study method (setting up the story, read, talk about it, closing thought, prayer prompt, activities, and extra facts) for each lesson. Get this book today and get your kids excited about the Bible.