Christian Books for Mothers and Daughters to Read Together
Several years ago, our then-11-year-old daughter, Bekah, saw a mother-daughter devotional written by an older mother-daughter pair sitting on our kitchen table. I had no way of knowing that the question she asked next would lead us to write two Christian books for mothers and daughters to read together.
“We should write a mother-daughter devotional!” she declared.
“That sounds great, babe. Brainstorm some ideas, and we’ll get started,” I suggested.
I suspected Bekah would write a few devotions and lose interest.
2 Unique Christian Books for Mothers and Daughters
Much to my surprise, Bekah did not lose interest!
Instead, we worked together to write 60 devotions for moms and daughters to read together. Our first mother-daughter devotional is called Girl to Girl: 60 Mother-Daughter Devotions for a Closer Relationship and Deeper Faith. This book went on sale at the end of 2022.
Girl to Girl is written for girls ages 7-12. It includes 60 devotions with Scripture, conversation starters, and a shared journaling section after each devotion. Bekah and I each wrote a portion of every daily reading, and young girls love connecting with a girl their age!
Since that time, we’ve been amazed by the ways God has used this book.
Thousands of mothers and daughters have been blessed by it. God has used this book in ways that far surpass our wildest dreams. You can read what others are saying in reviews right here.
Our Second Mother-Daughter Devotional Book
Two years later, we felt the nudge to write a second mother-daughter devotional specifically for teen girls and moms to read together. We got to work and wrote Heart to Heart: A Mother-Daughter Devotional With 50 Devotions for Teen Girls.
Heart to Heart is for teenage girls ages 13-20. It includes 50 devotions, each with a shared journaling section to help moms and daughters connect through writing. This is a great book for moms who want to communicate about awkward topics—like dating, purity, peer pressure, and more—but don’t know where to start.
Multitudes of mothers, daughters, mentors, and younger women are being transformed by these books! You can buy them as paperbacks or get your free Kindle Unlimited eBooks on Amazon right here.
We hope to help mothers and daughters connect on tricky topics while also connecting with God in new ways.
Christian Books for Mothers and Daughters of All Ages
Additionally, even though these books are written for girls and teens, the wide expanse of the content makes them appropriate for younger and older daughters as well.
You don’t even have to be a mother-daughter duo to enjoy these books. Read them alone, or read them with a younger woman you mentor. 
Here’s a devotion from Heart to Heart to give you a feel for what you’ll find within these books.
Comparing Yourself to Others
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God does not see as man sees, since man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7
By Bekah Pardoe
Sometimes, I see images of models online or on TV and compare myself to them. These women are usually thin with big lips and small, button noses.
I know it’s ridiculous to compare myself to them, but it’s hard not to. When I catch myself wishing I looked like these models, I remind myself that God designed me to be the way I am for a reason.
God gave you unique features, too. You might feel like you have to look a certain way to be beautiful, but this isn’t true! Maybe you don’t like your freckles, your hair, or your nose. You might feel insecure about the shape or size of your body.
Most of us face self-critical thoughts at times. When these thoughts come to mind, remind yourself that God made you just the way you are for a specific reason.
God Looks at the Heart
You are unique for a purpose. If we all had the same features, this world would be a boring place. Everyone would look the same, and there would be no diversity. God wants you to embrace the way he made you.
Some teens try to cope with self-critical thoughts by starving themselves, working out too much, wearing lots of makeup, or dressing really stylishly to make up for what feels lacking. This is tempting.
Sadly, when we go to extreme measures to change the way we look, we often hurt ourselves. Depriving ourselves of food or exercising too much can hurt our bodies. Wearing lots of makeup or expensive clothes might make us feel good about ourselves, but God is more concerned about what’s on the inside than what’s on the outside.
Instead of comparing ourselves to others, what if we worked on our hearts? Imagine how different the world would be if we stopped focusing on outward appearances and tried to be more loving, kind, caring, and thoughtful!
(The book includes a shared journaling section after each devotion. The premise is for the teen to respond in her own time, then pass the devotional to her mom, and mom responds in her own time.)
Teen’s Reflection
Do you ever compare yourself to others and feel insecure? How do you try to compensate for these insecurities? In what ways would your life be different if you no longer felt insecure about your body?
Mom’s Reflection
After prayerfully responding to your daughter’s reflection, share one or two of your insecurities—past or present. Assure her that it’s normal to compare ourselves to others, but it’s best not to let these comparisons drive us to extreme insecurity or self-doubt. What have you learned about overcoming feelings of insecurity?
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Find both books as paperbacks or get your free Kindle Unlimited eBooks on Amazon right here. We pray these books bless you deeply!
A Gift for Any Mom
Last, if you’re looking for a unique gift for a mom who doesn’t have a daughter, check out my new women’s book, Lean Into Grace: Let God’s Grace Heal Your Heart, Refresh Your Soul, and Set You Free. You’ll learn to rise above fear, stress, insecurity, destructive habits, and more. Find it right here.
