Why The Wondrous Cross makes a Fantastic Family Devotional!
Working through The Wondrous Cross as a family is a great way to help everyone, from little ones, teens, and adults, walk together toward the cross and the hope of Easter. When paired with the free Family Devotional Activities Guide, this devotional becomes even more engaging, accessible, and memorable.
1. It Engages Every Age
The book itself invites thoughtful reflection, Scripture reading, and prayer. But young children often learn best through doing, not just listening.
The Family Devotional Guide provides simple, fun, hands-on activities for each day.
Building towers, playing “Would you rather…?”, noticing God’s fingerprints through art, and exploring different kinds of salt mean even the youngest family members can join in meaningfully rather than sitting on the sidelines.
2. It Translates Big Spiritual Truths into Everyday Moments
Wil and Lorraine Triggs write with depth and Gospel clarity. The activity guide then brings these truths into everyday life and breaks them down small for your family:
Trusting Jesus becomes a game of Freeze.
God’s generosity becomes a family vote on favourite treats.
Learning humility comes through “off my pedestal” play.
Seeing God’s creation becomes a quiet moment outdoors.
This helps children grasp spiritual truths not just with their minds, but with their hearts, senses, and imagination.
3. It Creates Shared Spiritual Habits
Reading a devotional alone is good. Reading it together builds family rhythms of:
praying together
talking openly about faith
reflecting on Scripture
encouraging one another
noticing God in daily life
The activity guide reinforces this by prompting conversation, shared creativity, and opportunities for kindness and service.
These shared habits are what shape a family culture centered on Jesus.
4. It Makes the Journey to Easter Joyful, Memorable, and Meaningful
Using both the book and the activities turns Lent and Easter into a season the whole family anticipates:
Scripture and reflection from the devotional
Fun, hands‑on activities from the guide
Practical ways to pray, love, and serve
Shared experiences that become family memories
It becomes a journey everyone walks together, not simply something the grown‑ups read or the kids hear in passing.
The Wondrous Cross by Wil and Lorraine Triggs is available from just £1 a copy.