https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/rss.xml A weekly guide to help parents raise their children with a thriving faith, from Focus on the Family Copyright https://www.crosswalk.com 2026, Crosswalk.com Mon, 25 May 2026 20:32:14 -0400 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-may-25-2026.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-may-25-2026.html Encourage positive communication within your family by exploring the power of your words and how to build others up. Learn how to apply biblical wisdom to your conversations, fostering kindness and support for those around you. Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:32:14-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-may-18-2026.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-may-18-2026.html Cultivate Christ-like thoughts in your family with practical activities and insightful discussions inspired by Psalm 139. Learn to invite Jesus into your thought life and guide your family towards positive and godly perspectives. Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:32:14-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-may-4-2026.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-may-4-2026.html Empower your family to demonstrate faith through everyday choices, inspired by Colossians 3:17. Learn practical ways to discuss and practice letting Jesus be the Lord of your actions this week. Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:32:14-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-april-26-2026.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-april-26-2026.html Discover how to invite Jesus to be the "driver" of your family's life and explore practical ways to let Him take control, fostering a deeper faith. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:32:14-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-april-20-2026.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-april-20-2026.html Psalm 145:1-2 is a great example of how to praise God: “I will exalt You, my God the King; I will praise Your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise You and extol Your name for ever and ever.” Praise God today and every day! Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:32:14-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-april-13-2026.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-april-13-2026.html Explore the powerful connection between confession and divine forgiveness and learn how unconfessed sin creates a barrier to hearing God. Embracing forgiveness strengthens family bonds through shared prayer and understanding. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:32:14-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-april.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-april.html Discover simple, everyday ways your family can integrate prayer into your routine, transforming ordinary moments into opportunities for gratitude and connection. This week's guide provides engaging activities and discussion starters to help you "pray without ceasing" and deepen your faith together. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:32:14-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-march-30-2026.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-march-30-2026.html God is available to you at all times. Just as you can fill another glass with water simply by turning on the faucet, so you can enjoy God’s presence by going to Him in prayer. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:32:14-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-march-23-2026.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-march-23-2026.html God gives you a kind of peace that helps you feel safe all the time. Jesus said in John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:32:14-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-march-16-2026.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/hands-on-faith-for-families/hands-on-faith-for-families-week-of-march-16-2026.html Ask God for forgiveness if you’ve hurt the feelings of someone in your family or have been unkind. Then thank God for your relationships with your family and friends. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:32:14-04:00