First, have you ever considered the purpose of your devotional? {then we can talk about what I think make the best fun women’s devotional books for women who love Christian fiction}
Definition of Devotional: of or used in religious worship
We all know that Jesus is supposed to get our best. He absolutely deserves our worship and devotion. Yet as busy 21st-century women, we often get distracted by the urgent, the visible, whatever is screaming loudest: after all, if we don’t change the baby’s diaper, who will?
And if you have 5 minutes, reading the latest Christian fiction or scrolling social media is way more fun and relaxing, right? If you have 5 minutes, do you think ‘Oh, hey, here’s a few minutes, let me read my Bible and pray!’ ??
Back to the definition above. Used in religious worship. Even the best devotionals for women are not meant to replace your reading of the Holy Bible by any means. Instead, it should whet your appetite for reading Scripture, making you examine yourself and worship God.
The books I’m listing below do just that. They may not all have been designed for the “best devotionals for women” category but they worked very well for me, and I believe that they will for you too! And here are a few similar suggestions for kids. Here are my top picks of the best fun women’s devotional books!
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Strategies for Success with the Best Devotionals for Women
Anna Travis has written a fantastic book with 5 different strategies for setting up Time with God. Before you pick up one of the best fun women’s devotionals for women like us, it helps if you have a plan.
Finding Quiet Time: Practical Strategies for Moms Seeking Time with God
Anna talks about the different seasons of motherhood, and how as the seasons change, your strategy should also. I highly recommend this book if you are struggling with guilt from not having the best devotional time. With grace and simplicity, Finding Quiet Time could be exactly what you need to make the changes you want and need! And then of course you can read about more of Anna’s Christian allegory books here!
The Best Fun Women’s Devotional Books for “Bad Girls”
“No.” She shook her head, certain on this one. “I’m not good enough.”
“That’s true, you’re not. Neither are they. But I am.”
He held his arms out, as if to cradle something. “Are you ready?”
I read Liz Curtis Higgs’ Bad Girls of the Bible as a teen. The setup, with a modern retelling of a Bible story followed by a study of the Bible passage in question was fascinating. The modern version of Ananias and Sapphira is still stuck in my head. Apparently, I liked it so much that when ? I recently received a review copy of Really Bad Girls of the Bible I was more than happy to share my thoughts with you.
The format of this book is really neat. There is a fictional modern retelling of a Bible passage first. I would read that, and stop to think about it for several hours or even a day or 2. Then the second half of the chapter is a Bible study Q/A. Liz unpacks the verses so that you can have a good understanding of the passage. This simple and fun approach makes it one of the best fun women’s devotional, especially if you love fiction!
I learned a bit about human nature and forgiveness in reading this. And it was fun! The insider look at these girls’ lives and choices made me think. For example:
The teachers of the law and the Pharisees… In their time these were supposed to be the Good Boys, the “custodians of public morality.” In our time , though, we think of them as the Bad Guys, the men who made life miserable for Jesus and his followers…. What they hadn’t counted on was a man more concerned with people than with practices. After all, the Bible doesn’t say “law one another”— it says “love one another.”
Liz has made this into a very affordable Bible study, by offering a link in the book to free videos, the study guide, and a leader guide! I think this series is definitely one of the best fun women’s devotional. A Bible study that incorporates fiction!
Bonus! 40+ Short Inspirational Devotions for Every Christian
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The Best Devotionals for Women Who Need Help Getting a Grip
Sometimes grasping the truth is difficult. but these are the best devotionals for women who need help ‘getting a grip’ on God’s Amazing Truths!
In the Grip of Grace
Max Lucado’s In the Grip of Grace is definitely one of the best fun women’s devotional for seeking more of HIM. It makes Grace easier to understand. Through stories like an imaginary letter from an insurance company to the story of some princes whose disobedience got them into quite a predicament and their different methods of trying to get out of it, each chapter serves as an opportunity to grow and worship.
Roadtrip: Sidecar Adventure with God
The Road Trip: Sidecar Adventures with God by Joe Lynn Crozier is one that will stick with you for a long time! I first read this several years ago and the mental images have stuck with me.
This book is definitely listed as Fiction. However, each chapter is a portion of the adventure followed by a few verses and recap in “regular church terms” in case you need it.
The idea of getting into the sidecar of God’s old motorcycle (not at all new and shiny) and exploring life is so exciting and scary, but isn’t that how it is supposed to be?
- The fancy 4 lane free highway VS the pot-hole riddled toll-road that costs everything.
- The “slum-like” comfort zone VS the beauty of the area just beyond the city limits of Comfort Zone…
- Then there are conjoined twins of Wisdom and Virtue
- The–no, I can’t list the rest, I’d spoil it for you!!
Definitely don’t miss this one! My mom and I both thought it was one of the most fun women’s devotional we had read.
The Way Home: One of The Best Devotionals for Women to Learn from RUTH!!
The Way Home, God’s Invitation to New Beginnings is AWESOME! This Bible study is SO POWERFUL! Tessa Afshar’s gift of writing fiction that draws you in, makes this Bible study stand out. Weaving the story of Ruth into its place in the whole counsel of Scripture, diving deep into the heart of the story and teaching me some cool stuff.
I thought I knew a lot about the book of Ruth before, but now, it’s become real in a whole new way. My Kinsman Redeemer is one who will act, and it’s okay to ask for more than we have a “right’ to expect because He delights in blessing those who demonstrate love and loyalty and faith!
The 5 days a week format is very helpful because life is busy. I think days 1-4 took me about 15 minutes each, and day 5 took maybe 7 minutes.
I received a copy of this book from #NetGalley, and chose to review it here. All thoughts are my own.
Related: 4 Ruth and Naomi Relationship Principles for Christian Women
Fun Women’s Devotional Subscription Boxes
I’ve recently discovered the world of subscription boxes, and these all look so cool! The accountability offered here can only help, when the best devotionals for women come in the mail every month!
Here’s a subscription box that looks pretty awesome! Faithbox comes with a daily devotional and a variety of handpicked items including accessories, Christian books, art… There’s also an even more affordable option to receive the devotional directly on mobile if you want something that doesn’t take up much room.
One really neat way to spend more time dwelling with Jesus is to pick a theme to study. I found this subscription box that looks pretty cool: The Delilah Box. It promises 2-3 books each month, studying a woman of the Bible. It might be Biblical Fiction or a Bible study, or both, plus a few extra items just because.
I recently discovered this Faith on Fire subscription box that looks pretty amazing! A monthly box of Christian books, Bible studies, devotionals, and other goodies to help you share your faith with others!
More of the Best Devotionals for Women
Some of the most fun women’s devotional books aren’t even listed as devotionals. They can be nonfiction like this next one by Patsy Clairmont. OR, if you’re anything like me, the ability to turn any book you read into one of the best devotionals for women you’ve ever read is only one printable away from you! Just click here for more info!
Normal is Just a Setting on your Dryer by Patsy Clairmont is all about not hiding from ‘Normal’ in life. Patsy writes some of the best devotionals for women: real life, humor, and faith in one small package (pun intended)
God uses Cracked Pots by Patsy Clairmont
Is a funny look are reality, and lends itself nicely to being a fun women’s devotional.
Friends of Jesus by Karen Kingsbury
Is another eye-opener of a Christan women’s devotional and a fun peek behind the Biblical scenes
Lisa T. Bergen, who writes some of my favorite Time Travel books has also written the Busy Moms Devotional Which is so cool. Very practical mom moments and a glimpse of her research travels, to boot!
And these Faith and Fitness devotionals (and faithful workout programs) are really awesome! They dive deep, but stay fun at the same time, and challenge your thought processes as well as your inertia!!
Then there is 21 Days of Joy, a short story collection of women’s devotionals celebrating Mom. This one’s a lot of fun, packed with fictional stories that honor moms, adopted moms, stepmoms, and moms at heart.
Your Pick: Best Women’s Devotional?
I’d really love to hear what you’d pick as the best women’s devotional. Fun women’s devotionals tend to stick in our hearts for a long time, don’t they? They come to mind when we need them too, or at least the ones I’ve read tend to.
So if you know of a special Christian women’s devotional that should be on this list, please comment below, and I’ll check it out!
Until Next Time, Love God, Love Books, Shine The Light!!
8 Comments on “The Best Fun Women’s Devotional Books for Women Who Love Christian Fiction”
What wonderful resources you have picked to share! The Bad Girls collection has always been a favorite of mine. I love how it is laid out. I will be adding a few of these to my reading list. Thank you for sharing!
Yay! Mine too, obviously! I’m glad you found a few new friends here!
I really like how you differ what a devotional is. I never thought of it that way. That it should not replace our bible time but instead add to our desire to reading our word. Great recommendations!
Thank you, Carmen. I believe most who write Devotionals would be horrified, or at least very disappointed if they found that we were replacing our Bible time with their words.
I might have to run out and read Liz’s book. Your description piqued my interest! Vising via Grace Girls.
Cool! I hope you will! It’s well worth your time!
These recommendations sound like so much fun! I am always for whatever will get someone thinking about the Bible, asking questions and engaging with it. I would just encourage us ladies to make sure to read the Scripture itself and not just someone’s commentary or paraphrase of it (so easy to do…). 🙂
Exactly! Any type of Devotional is meant to be supplemental, in Addition to your Bible reading