Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions
A ten-minute-a-day devotional that guides your family through the Old Testament, pointing to Jesus with clarity, grace, and gospel truth—no prep or pressure required.
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Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions
Long Story Short helps families build a consistent habit of Bible study without requiring hours of preparation or theological expertise. In about 10 minutes a day, 5 days a week, this family devotional walks parents and children through 78 Old Testament stories, showing how each one points to Jesus and God's plan of redemption.
The format is simple and easy to sustain. Three days each week focus on the featured Old Testament passage. Day four connects the story to Jesus, and day five reinforces the week's theme through a key Bible verse. The result is a clear, gospel-centered framework that helps children understand not only individual Bible stories but also the larger story of Scripture.
Written with families in mind, Long Story Short combines faithful theology with an approachable structure. The daily readings include thoughtful discussion questions, biblical application, and Christ-centered teaching that encourage meaningful conversations without overwhelming parents or children.
One of the book's greatest strengths is its consistency. Rather than treating Bible stories as isolated events, it helps children see how God's promises, covenants, rescue, and redemption unfold throughout the Old Testament and ultimately find their fulfillment in Jesus.
Suitable for grade-school children yet substantial enough for older siblings, Long Story Short works well for family devotions, homeschool Bible time, or bedtime reading. Its manageable length makes it easier to maintain a regular habit, even during busy seasons.
For families seeking a gospel-centered devotional that teaches biblical literacy while helping children understand the overarching story of Scripture, Long Story Short provides a faithful and practical place to begin.
- February 24, 2023
Perfect!
Tasha G.
We were looking for something that my little guys (3&6) could participate in and was set up in a way that there wasn't much preparation. This was exactly what we asked for and so much more! It is laid out in a way that is easy to follow, fast enough that we can do it before the schedule gets crazy, and simple enough my littles can follow along, but detailed enough that my newly baptized husband can get something out of it as well. I highly recommend this devotional for any family looking to get closer to God!
- June 3, 2021
5 stars
Elijah2020
Great book for the whole family
- October 31, 2020
Love this!
Angela A.
My husband and I are very impressed with this book, and our boys seem to enjoy it as well! Definitely worth it!!! It’s laid out very well.
- September 27, 2020
5 stars
Courtney
Perfect for a before bed bible study. My 5 year old enjoys it and it really gets her thinking and involved with the questions at the end.
- July 18, 2020
Great book!
Collin G.
Set up in away that the information can truly be absorbed.
- May 20, 2020
Wonderful for families
juslin l.
There are interactive ways to get your children involved and interested in the lessons. Fabulous family devotional
- May 9, 2020
Very nice book for smaller kids
Jessica
I enjoy starting our school day with this book. The lessons are short and to the point. I love that I am able to read out of the bible with my younger children without overwhelming them with too much. This book really helps break it down and explain it in a way that they can understand. It emphasizes what is important and continues to remind us of that consistently. Each day ends with a prayer which is the perfect way to begin our day in my opinion! My children are 5 and 7 and they both love using this. Most of the stories they already know but they enjoy reading from Mommy's bible and getting more details!
- November 20, 2019
Best Way To Start The Day
Lauri T.
I purchased this book ~20 years ago, before Timberdoodle was online. WE loved to start our day with Bible Reading already. This book gave us a very handy way of focusing that start to our day. Thank-you Timberdoodle!
- May 11, 2018
Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions
Kimberly, M.
My daughter chose this when I ordered the curriculum. We start every day with a devotion. They are short and easy to understand.
- August 14, 2017
Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions
Joy D.
Excellent!!
