The Jigsaw Comes Together is a daily devotional for 11-14s in Acts 1-4.
Help your teen connect with Jesus in just five minutes a day!
If you have a tween/teen who
• finds the Bible hard to understand
• struggles to relate it to their lives
• gets bored by traditional devotionals
...then The Jigsaw Comes Together is for them!
The jigsaw comes together
A devotional for 11-14s on Acts 1-4
Here's the thing...
The Jigsaw Comes Together helps teens complete the 'puzzle', by connecting up Old Testament prophecies, the life of Jesus and the happenings of the early church.
Teens often know a lot about God and Jesus.
The Jigsaw Comes Together helps teens get to know the Holy Spirit, as they delve into the opening chapters of Acts.
Teens are presented with a world of ‘quick bursts’: TikTok videos, YouTube shorts, Snapchat and more.
The Jigsaw Comes Together takes just 5 minutes per day. The Bible reading is super short, and the commentary is succinct.
Many adults, let alone teens, struggle to listen to God – we can help the church of the future to be stronger in this skill by teaching our kids and teens how to listen.
The Jigsaw Comes Together offers daily prompts to help teens develop a natural two-way conversation with God.
It's a digital download, which means no waiting for the post to arrive: you can print it out or send it to your teen's phone immediately.
"The design and commentaries were great and it was lovely to see my son reading the Bible for himself"
Feedback on Lucy's devotionals for teens
Who's behind this resource?
Hello! I'm Lucy, a parent just like you. My vicar husband Al and I live in York, England, with our four kids aged 10-15.
To be honest, we've found teen parenting and discipleship a real challenge. Our teens don't get a break from all the noise of social media and the world generally. How do we help them hear God's voice the loudest?
I'm confident that careful, applied Bible study builds a solid foundation of identity and confidence in our teens. I'm equally confident that this doesn't have to be hours every day in order to have depth and meaning!
I've poured all of my experience into this devotional: as a parent of teens/tweens, a secondary school teacher and a Christian parenting blogger. In listening to the struggles families face, and the resources they need, I've created my devotionals to bridge that gap and help families disciple their teens in a way that fits with busy family life.
"The language was very accessible. It was great to acknowledge how some parts of the Bible might be confusing/surprising etc."
Parent feedback on Lucy's devotionals for teens
How does this devotional work?
It lasts for 30 (undated) days. Each day, there is a short Bible passage, followed by a concise explanation/application of the passage, a question to ponder and a 'chat to God' prompt.
Each day has a colour-in number to help readers know where they're up to. No worries if you miss a few days, you can just pick it back up when you're ready!
The short readings go through Acts 1-4.
The Jigsaw Comes Together is written in easy-to-understand language which doesn't patronise.
It offers context that may be new to your teen, whilst also relating to their world now.
It increases Bible knowledge, but also allows space for your teen to connect with God.
Best of all - it's QUICK (around 5min a day), making it hugely accessible for teens who are used to short bursts of social media and on-screen entertainment.
You can print it off, or download it and send it to your teen's phone - whatever suits them best.
In terms of target age, of course every child is different, but a ballpark for The Jigsaw Comes Together would be 11-14yrs. Some younger and older kids might enjoy it too - you know your child best.
"An opportunity to talk about our faith together. We've not been able to recently."
Who is this devotional NOT for?
These devotionals fill a gap in the market for short, accessible devos aimed at tweens and teens.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What happens when I check out?
You'll receive an email receipt and devotional access instructions. Look out for these emails. If they're not in your inbox, check your spam or promotions folders. Can't see them? Get in touch: lucy@lucyrycroft.com
Will anything be shipped to me?
No, this is an entirely digital product. That means no waiting for the postie to come!
I don't have a printer! Does this matter?
No! You can download onto your device and share with your teen from there.
How do I access the devotional?
Once you've checked out, you'll receive an email with access instructions. Following these instructions will take you to the devotional dashboard, from which you can easily download and print it - but any problems, just give me a shout: lucy@lucyrycroft.com
How much time is this Devo going to take?
I reckon around 5 minutes a day (but more if your kid wants to connect with God for longer!).
My kid doesn't usually read the Bible - will they cope with this?
Absolutely! Each day's Bible reading is really short, and so is the commentary that comes with it. It doesn't assume a prior knowledge of the Bible. Plus, although it's entirely possible to do this devotional independently, it also works to do alongside your teen.
Can I make multiple copies for my youth group?
The price has been set deliberately low to ensure easy accessibility and affordability for regular families. If people start to print these resources in huge quantities then, as their creator, I lose out financially. I'm not trying to make millions, but this is my livelihood.
By all means photocopy as many as you need for the number of kids you have in your household - large families are very welcome to copy as many resources as they need! But if you'd like to make copies for people outside your home - e.g. for a youth group or a bunch of friends' kids, then please email me at lucy@lucyrycroft.com as I'd love to bless you with a good deal. I'll always try and work with you to come up with something fair :)
What if I'm not happy with Lenteen?
As this is a digital product, it's impossible to 'return' in the same way as a physical product. However, do email me any feedback on lucy@lucyrycroft.com, as I'm always keen to hear how I can improve my resources.
What are you waiting for?!
If you have a tween/teen who wants to connect with God through the Bible but isn't sure how, make sure you grab this devotional now!
