Beginning with God (God's Big Promises): 92 Bible Devotions for Young Children

Carl is Publisher and Co-CEO at The Good Book Company and is a member of Life Church Hackbridge in south London. He is the bestselling author of The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross and God's Big Promises Bible Storybook, and also serves as Series Editor of the God's Word For You series. Before joining TGBC, he worked as a journalist and then as a teacher, and pastored a congregation in Hull. Carl is married to Lizzie, and they have two children. He studied history at Oxford University.

Jennifer Davison is an illustrator from Northern Ireland. Having worked as a digital artist in the animation industry, Jennifer now pursues her passion for children’s picture books. She strives to have a deeper intimacy with God, while cultivating her spiritual gifts so that she can walk in the fullness of what God has called her to. Realizing that creativity and spirituality are connected unlocked something in Jennifer: a desire to reveal heaven’s culture through creativity, to illustrate visuals that tell stories which have the power to transform lives.

God’s word can be rich and engaging at all ages and stages! Beginning with God will set your child’s feet on a path that leads to a love of growing to know and love God through his word. The accessible language and winsome format will make this a family favorite! -- Amy Gannett (Founder, Tiny Theologians; Author, Fix Your Eyes)

Family devotionals can be a wild event! Families need biblically rich and practically accessible resources that keep kids engaged. This devotional guide is not too much or too little, but just right for fruitful family devotions in those years of short attention spans. When paired with the God’s Big Promises Storybook, you have all you need for years of family devotions. -- Kyle Worley (Author, Home with God: Our Union with Christ)

The most important aspect of a Christian household with young children is how and when to introduce our kids to the truths of God. Carl Laferton has provided the most beautiful, accessible, and useful way to meet with God as a young family. This resource is a fantastically biblical path for families to follow in order to do the critical work of building their relationship with God and with one another. And kids are going to LOVE the stickers as much as the illustrations and truths!  -- Adam Griffin (Author, Family Discipleship and Good News for Parents)

Beginning with God is a delightful and easy-to-use resource. With fun activities, simple readings, and thoughtful questions just right for kids, your family devotion time can become something everyone looks forward to. This guide is sure to become a beloved part of your family rhythms. -- Joanna Kimbrel (Coordinator of Women’s Initiatives, The Gospel Coalition; Author, Behold and Believe and Jesus Is Better)

Beginning with God is a must-have companion for families who want to start discipleship at home. The fun-packed, open-and-go guides walk through the basics of Biblical literacy. For busy nights, we appreciate the short lessons and a layered approach that keeps our kids engaged and growing in their understanding of God’s word. -- Elizabeth Santelmann (Bible Teacher; Author; Host of Sunshine in My Nest podcast)

In Beginning With God, Carl warmly invites children and families into God's story in an engaging and exciting way! Through 92 devotionals, this book will give families a daily rhythm of spending time together growing to know God and understanding His amazing story of bringing His kingdom through covenant as they journey through His Word from Genesis to Revelation! -- Courtney Tracy (Author, Putting Jesus First: A 21-Day Devotional Journey Through Colossians)