Let me start by saying this: I’ve tried SO many teen devotionals that collect dust after a week. But Paul Tripp’s New Morning Mercies for Teens? My 14-year-old actually ASKS to read it together—winning at parenting over here!

The Good Stuff: The format is genius. Unlike other devotionals that just slap a Bible verse at the top, this weaves scripture directly into relatable stories (think social media drama, school stress) with "Why does this matter?" prompts. My kid once paused mid-reading to say, "Wait… so God cares about my algebra test meltdown?" Cue heart explosion.

Surprise MVP: The teen version accidentally became MY favorite too! I bought the adult edition but kept stealing my daughter’s copy—the included full scripture passages (not just references) and journaling questions made my morning routine 10x richer.

Watch Out For: If your teen’s newer to faith, some days get DEEP (predestination, sanctification). My 8th-grade Sunday school class needed extra explaining, but my 16-year-old niece devours those sections. Pro tip: Skip ahead to preview heavier topics.

Real Talk: We’ve used it at breakfast (5 min max!), during carpool debates, and even as a "phone-free" wind-down ritual. After two months? My kid highlighted half the book and quoted it in a school essay. If that’s not a mic-drop review, I don’t know what is.