Adventure Box Devotions: Outdoor Adventure Devotions for Families

By Stephanie Paddock and Cassidy Buchanan

Are you wanting to go on an adventure but don’t want to pack up your bible and journals? Look no more, this adventure devotional allows you to take the Word of God with you on your campouts and outdoor family adventures! Learn scripture in a more applicable way that you and your children will enjoy reading and responding to while being outside. Each adventure that your family chooses has a corresponding scripture, devotion and sights & sounds for reflecting on. When we stop, look and listen we are reminded of the awe-inspiring beauty of God’s creation and how near he is to us.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jun 18, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664232501

Stephanie Paddock

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Stephanie Paddock has a passion and desire to make God’s name great among the nations by sharing the love and truth of Jesus to those around her. Her outward expression in writing reveal her dedication and commitment to Jesus influencing the culture around her by inspirational writings and teachings to adults and children. She values her family and friends with all her heart. You will find her doing her favorite hobbies which include, being outside in nature, being physically active, making art, learning Hebrew and living life to the fullest unto Jesus. ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR Cassidy Buchanan is a graphic designer and illustrator who loves all things handmade and colorful. She has been interested in anything creative since she was little and loves that she can use her talents to share God’s Word and help shine His light to the world. When not working on a project, you will find Cassidy cooking a new recipe, enjoying a drink at a brewery or swimming at the beach or a lake, all with the company of her friends and family! To see more of her work, visit cassidybuchanan.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

How To Use This Devotional

Grab Your Gear

ADVENTURES:

On a Path – God helps us make right

decisions that lead us to life.

By a Stream – We need to set aside time to

rest with Jesus.

Sitting Around a Campfire – Jesus is closer

than you think!

Goin’ Fishin’ – Jesus has something better for us.

On a Highway – How can you be a blessing to

those around you?

Walking Among the Wildflowers – Jesus is the

security we need.

Entering a Cave – God is with us when we are

hurt and afraid.

Stargazing – You have special abilities

to make Jesus’ name great.

Seeing a Rainbow in the Sky – We can trust

and persevere.

Sleeping in a Tent – Where is your focus?

Make the most of your time now.

Eating S’mores – Let’s be thankful that God

gives us what we need.

Headlamps & Flashlights – Fill yourself with

his light daily.

On the Shoreline – Are you saying ‘yes’ to Jesus?

Skipping Stones – Jesus should be our strong

foundation.

Outdoor Sports – We are fearfully and

wonderfully made!

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Daily Drivers

Wherever you go,

whatever you do,

whatever you see,

may you experience

Jesus in the midst

of your adventures.

Stephanie Paddock

Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.

Proverbs 22:6

INTRODUCTION

The main goal of Adventure Box Devotions is to provide families with children, devotions that can be read together on any outdoor adventure. These devotions are intended to create, build and sustain lasting relationships with one another and especially with Jesus. This book helps families take the Word of God with them and apply it to campouts or outdoor activities. Families will enjoy the interactions of reading, praying, and responding to promptings in this book. Adventure Box Devotions brings scripture to life in a more relatable and applicable way that will engage all members of the family. Whether on the road or in the woods this devotional makes scripture reading fun and interactive.

Each adventure that your family chooses has a corresponding scripture, devotion, sights & sounds, and prayer for parents to read aloud with their child(ren). It presents a new and fresh way of experiencing Jesus while being outdoors. Adventure Box Devotions will bring a new perspective to the reader: that Jesus is near to us even when we are outside and away from Church, while seeing biblical truths in a more tangible and applicable way to our current locations.

This devotion takes outdoor activities or simple things we do on campouts back into alignment with the Word of God and into Jesus’ presence. When we stop, look, and listen to the sights that surround us, we are reminded of the awe-inspiring beauty of God’s creation and how near he is to us. While driving on the road or sitting around a campfire, we can spend time with