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Here are the best books and resources that our family has used to nurture faith over the last few years. You'll find a whole host of resources for different age groups (including adults), and if there's something you're looking for which isn't here, let me know and I'll do my best to add it!

20+ Best Books to Read During Advent

September 28, 2021 4 Comments

Best books to read during Advent. What should I read during Advent? Best Advent Bible studies. What is an Advent devotional?

I don't know about you, but I struggle to retain *any* sort of spiritual focus during Advent. It's not that I don't want to. It's just that the obligations of present shopping and wrapping, tree buying and decorating, family-dynamics negotiating, Secret Santa organising and school activities … [Read more...] about 20+ Best Books to Read During Advent

Books and resources· Christmas & Advent· Discipleship for kids· Discipleship for parents· Faith

20 Fabulous Bible Studies for Women

July 23, 2021 4 Comments

Bible studies for women, women's Bible studies, free online Bible studies for women, printable women's Bible study lessons.

Much as I love the Bible, if I'm being totally honest, I don't always find it an easy read. I mean - it's so BIG! And much of it is hard to instantly understand or apply. Other bits don't seem relevant to my life right now, and still other bits feel over-familiar, from which it is hard to extract … [Read more...] about 20 Fabulous Bible Studies for Women

Books and resources· Discipleship for parents· Faith· Marriage

THE BEST CHRISTIAN FICTION BOOKS FOR MUMS

March 3, 2021 6 Comments

Best Christian fiction books for mums, as recommended by The Hope-Filled Family, UK Christian parenting blog.

The thing you have to know about me right from the off is that it took me well over seven years after becoming a mother to get into a decent reading habit. And by 'decent' I don't even mean every night for half an hour. I mean some nights, for as many minutes as I could muster before falling … [Read more...] about THE BEST CHRISTIAN FICTION BOOKS FOR MUMS

Books and resources· Discipleship for parents· Faith

MAKING FRIENDS AS A MUM

February 12, 2021 5 Comments

How do I make friends as a mum? Ruth Leigh, The Diary of Isabella M Smugge, Instant Apostle

Today I'm delighted to welcome author and mum Ruth Leigh onto THFF. I read Ruth's brilliant book The Diary of Isabella M Smugge recently, and it was un-put-downable! Any parent will recognise the hubbub of family life that Ruth so aptly observes: busyness, constant meal provision, playdates, sick … [Read more...] about MAKING FRIENDS AS A MUM

Books and resources· Parenting

THE BEST CHILDREN’S BIBLE DEVOTIONALS – FROM TOT TO TEEN!

January 11, 2021 2 Comments

Best children's and teenage Bible devotionals/devotions, recommendations from a UK Christian parenting blog

There's nothing like a couple of messages from blog-readers to motivate you to write a blog post you've been meaning to write for a year. Talk about a kick up the backside. It has FULLY been my intention since early last year to compile a whole load of fabulous individual Bible devotionals for … [Read more...] about THE BEST CHILDREN’S BIBLE DEVOTIONALS – FROM TOT TO TEEN!

Books and resources· Discipleship for kids· Faith

A CHRISTIAN PARENTING BOOK FOR SINGLE PARENTS

November 17, 2020 1 Comment

A Christian parenting book for single parents - Surviving and Thriving on the Single Parent Journey by Kat Seney-Williams, Lion Hudson, Care for the Family.

I've long had a particular admiration for those of my friends who are single parents. I even wrote about single parenting here. Let me be clear: I have a husband, and parenting STILL stretches me to the end of my resources and then some. (In fact, sometimes I say I have five children, because - … [Read more...] about A CHRISTIAN PARENTING BOOK FOR SINGLE PARENTS

Books and resources· Parenting

The Best Christmas Picture Books for Children (updated for 2021!)

October 27, 2020 5 Comments

The best 2020 Christmas picture books for children of all ages: preschoolers, EYFS, school-aged kids. Looking for Christmas books for 8 year olds? Best Christmas books for EYFS? I’ve got you covered!

I LOVE Christmas. And I LOVE Advent. (I even wrote a book about Advent). I love all the fun and creative ways we can anticipate the excitement of Christmas during December with our families. One of our favourite traditions is our Advent basket. It's so simple - I just throw all our Christmas … [Read more...] about The Best Christmas Picture Books for Children (updated for 2021!)

Books and resources· Christmas & Advent· Discipleship for kids· Faith

HOW CHRISTIAN FICTION ENCOURAGES BUSY PARENTS IN THEIR FAITH (+ REVIEW OF ‘THE MARRIAGE OF INNIS WILKINSON’)

October 26, 2020 5 Comments

The Marriage of Innis Wilkinson, Lauren H Brandenburg, Lion Hudson - review by Lucy Rycroft, The Hope Filled Family, UK Christian Parenting and Adoption Blog

As I write this blog, the tone I adopt is largely of the assumption that FAMILY LIFE IS CRAZY. Busy, loud, messy, dishevelled, chaotic - you choose the word. If this doesn't resonate with you, then can I politely suggest you're on the wrong website? Perhaps try Pinterest for some ideas of … [Read more...] about HOW CHRISTIAN FICTION ENCOURAGES BUSY PARENTS IN THEIR FAITH (+ REVIEW OF ‘THE MARRIAGE OF INNIS WILKINSON’)

Books and resources· Discipleship for parents· Faith

HOW HISTORICAL FICTION CAN HELP US TEACH OUR CHILDREN ABOUT RACIAL EQUALITY

September 20, 2020 3 Comments

The Tigers in the Tower (Julia Golding, Lion Hudson) is a gripping historical novel suitable for 9+ which raises interesting points about racial equality and justice.

The tragic death of George Floyd, and the riots, injuries and deaths which have taken place since then, woke many of us up to systemic injustices when it comes to racial equality. And because many of these injustices are a direct result of actions taken many years ago, it's become increasingly … [Read more...] about HOW HISTORICAL FICTION CAN HELP US TEACH OUR CHILDREN ABOUT RACIAL EQUALITY

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