What Would Jesus Do? A Family Devotional for Preteens and Parents

Nurture faith and connection with a 52-week family devotional made just for the preteen years

Anchored in the life and teachings of Jesus, What Would Jesus Do? A Family Devotional for Preteens and Parents helps families grow closer to God—and to one another—through thoughtful weekly reflections inspired by the timeless question “What would Jesus do?”
Created for families with children ages 10 to 12, this devotional offers practical, faith-based tools that turn family time into a space for honesty, growth, and faith—one conversation at a time.  

Inside you’ll find:

• Weekly devotions that help kids walk with Jesus: Each reading connects real-life challenges preteens face—like friendships, school stress, and building confidence—to how Jesus lived and loved, offering practical, Scripture-based guidance to follow him every day.
• Faith-filled conversation starters: Scripture and Bible verses come alive through guided family talks that invite honesty and reflection—helping parents and kids grow closer together in faith and understanding with Jesus at the center.
• Christian parenting support: Encourages parents and guardians to navigate the preteen years with love, openness, and a strong foundation of faith.

"This is the kind of devotional preteens and parents actually need right now. It’s conversational, grounded in Scripture, and thoughtfully written around the real issues 10–12-year-olds are navigating, from friendships and screen time to emotions, faith, and growing up. I especially love how it equips parents with confidence and natural, nonawkward ways to start meaningful faith conversations with their kids. This preteen family devotional invites openness, builds trust, and helps families apply God’s word to their lives together."
—Brittany Nelson, author, speaker, and creator of DeeperKidMin.com

“What Would Jesus Do is relevant and Scripture driven, encouraging daily conversations between parents and preteens through a Christian worldview. Lucy effectively taps into the culture facing our preteens, addressing everything from school to screen time. This devotional is such a needed resource for families—and one I will recommend to my own family and friends!”
—Lauren H. Brandenburg, multi-award-winning author, devoted wife, and mother.

“This preteen family devotional creates a safe, biblical space for parents and preteens to talk about faith, bodies, and growing up, which is exactly what I’d like to see as a Christian sex ed teacher! With Scripture-centered reflections and age-appropriate honesty, it helps normalize the awkward seasons while affirming God’s good design. This devotional for preteens and parents doesn’t shy away from real life but invites connection and trust into meaningful conversation to bring families closer together.”
—Kristen Miele, founder and owner of Sex Ed Reclaimed
Lucy Rycroft is mom to four children ages 11 to 16, who arrived by birth and adoption. She’s married to Al, a church leader in beautiful York, England, where they make their home with their kids and their crazy cockapoo called Monty.

Lucy is the founder of The Hope-Filled Family, a ministry encouraging Christian parents, carers, and all those investing in the younger generation. She is the author of several books for adults and children, including Busy Family Devotional and the Mighty Girl, Mighty God series, which teaches younger children the fabulous stories of the female Bible heroes in beautiful rhyme (hers) and vibrant illustrations (not hers).

Lucy recently returned part-time to the classroom, her pre-kids career, where she teaches music to 11-to-18-year-olds.From the author of Busy Family Devotional