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100 Bible Verses to Share With Your Children
All verses are from the NIV (New International Version).
1. Genesis 1:1 — “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
2. Deuteronomy 31:6 — “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
3. Joshua 1:9 — “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
4. Psalm 1:1–2 — “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night.”
5. Psalm 19:14 — “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
6. Psalm 23:1 — “The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”
7. Psalm 27:1 — “The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
8. Psalm 27:4 — “One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.”
9. Psalm 34:8 — “Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
10. Psalm 37:4 — “Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
11. Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
12. Psalm 46:10 — “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’”
13. Psalm 51:10 — “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
14. Psalm 55:22 — “Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
15. Psalm 91:1–2 — “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’”
16. Psalm 118:24 — “The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.”
17. Psalm 119:11 — “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”
18. Psalm 119:105 — “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
19. Psalm 121:1–2 — “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
20. Psalm 139:14 — “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
21. Psalm 139:23–24 — “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
22. Proverbs 3:1–2 — “My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.”
23. Proverbs 3:5–6 — “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
24. Proverbs 3:7–8 — “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.”
25. Proverbs 4:23 — “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
26. Proverbs 9:10 — “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
27. Proverbs 16:3 — “Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
28. Proverbs 17:22 — “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
29. Proverbs 18:10 — “The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
30. Proverbs 22:6 — “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
31. Proverbs 27:17 — “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
32. Proverbs 31:25 — “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
33. Isaiah 26:3 — “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
34. Isaiah 40:29 — “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
35. Isaiah 40:31 — “But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
36. Isaiah 41:10 — “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
37. Isaiah 43:2 — “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
38. Jeremiah 29:11 — “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
39. Jeremiah 33:3 — “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”
40. Micah 6:8 — “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
41. Matthew 5:9 — “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
42. Matthew 5:14 — “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.”
43. Matthew 5:16 — “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
44. Matthew 6:19–21 — “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
45. Matthew 6:33 — “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
46. Matthew 7:12 — “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
47. Matthew 11:28 — “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
48. Matthew 22:37–40 — “Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
49. Matthew 28:19–20 — “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
50. John 1:1 — “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
51. John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
52. John 8:12 — “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’”
53. John 14:6 — “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”
54. John 15:12 — “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”
55. John 16:33 — “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
56. Romans 3:23 — “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
57. Romans 5:8 — “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
58. Romans 6:23 — “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
59. Romans 8:1 — “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
60. Romans 8:28 — “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
61. Romans 8:38–39 — “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
62. Romans 12:1 — “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”
63. Romans 12:2 — “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
64. Romans 12:10 — “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
65. Romans 15:13 — “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
66. 1 Corinthians 10:31 — “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
67. 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 — “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
68. 1 Corinthians 15:58 - “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
69. 1 Corinthians 16:14 — “Do everything in love.”
70. 2 Corinthians 5:17 — “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
71. Galatians 2:20 — “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
72. Galatians 5:22–23 — “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
73. Galatians 6:9 — “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
74. Ephesians 2:10 — “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
75. Ephesians 3:20 — “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”
76. Ephesians 4:32 — “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
77. Ephesians 5:1 — “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children.”
78. Ephesians 6:10 — “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
79. Philippians 2:3 — “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
80. Philippians 4:6–7 — “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
81. Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
82. Colossians 3:12 — “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
83. Colossians 3:17 — “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
84. Colossians 3:20 — “Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.”
85. Colossians 3:23 — “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
86. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 — “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
87. 1 Timothy 4:12 — “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”
88. 2 Timothy 1:7 — “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
89. Hebrews 11:1 — “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
90. Hebrews 12:1–2 — “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.”
91. Hebrews 12:11 — “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”
92. Hebrews 13:5 — “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’”
93. James 1:5 — “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
94. James 1:19 — “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
95. James 4:7 — “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
96. 1 Peter 3:15 — “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”
97. 1 Peter 5:7 — “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
98. 1 John 1:9 — “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
99. 1 John 4:4 — “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
100. 1 John 4:19 — “We love because he first loved us.”
Top 12 Parenting Books
At Minds Connected, we use an integrative framework that allows us to learn from a variety of authors, perspectives, and resources.
When we recommend a book or resource, it does not necessarily mean we agree with everything the author teaches or believes. Instead, we believe there may be ideas, principles, or tools that can help you think, learn, and grow.
Our hope is simple: your minds could be connected.
Read thoughtfully. Evaluate what you are learning. Keep what is healthy and helpful. Enjoy exploring new ideas and perspectives.
When we recommend a book or resource, it does not necessarily mean we agree with everything the author teaches or believes. Instead, we believe there may be ideas, principles, or tools that can help you think, learn, and grow.
Our hope is simple: your minds could be connected.
Read thoughtfully. Evaluate what you are learning. Keep what is healthy and helpful. Enjoy exploring new ideas and perspectives.
1. The Whole-Brain Child — Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
2. Positive Discipline — Jane Nelsen
3. Raising Human Beings — Ross W. Greene
4. Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child — John M. Gottman
5. The Connected Child — Karyn Purvis, David Cross & Wendy Lyons Sunshine
6. The Explosive Child — Ross W. Greene
7. No-Drama Discipline — Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
8. Positive Discipline Parenting Tools — Jane Nelsen, Mary Nelsen Tamborski & Brad Ainge
9. Parenting from the Inside Out — Daniel J. Siegel & Mary Hartzell
10. Positive Discipline for Preschoolers — Jane Nelsen, Cheryl Erwin & Roslyn Ann Duffy
11. Brainstorm — Daniel J. Siegel
12. Positive Discipline for Teenagers — Jane Nelsen & Lynn Lott

