Christmas 2026

Christian Christmas gifts for teens

Teens can spot a preachy book from across the room. These picks are short, honest and written about the things teens deal with every day, which is why youth pastors hand them out.

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Our gift picks

  1. One God One Plan One Life student devotional cover in white and lime green type
    #1 Top pick

    One God, One Plan, One Life: A 365 Devotional for Students (Max Lucado)

    Ages 13–18

    Five-minute daily devotions from Max Lucado on bullying, self-esteem and purity. Over 100,000 copies sold.

  2. Preteen Devotional for Girls colorful cover by Brittany Rust
    #2

    Preteen Devotional for Girls: 52 Weeks of Encouraging Devotions

    4.8★ · 3,600+ reviews

    For younger teen and tween girls: weekly devotions on friends, social media and crushes. 4.8★ from 3,600+ reviews.

  3. Bible Large Print Word Search book cover with embroidered bird and flowers
    #3

    Large Print Bible Word Search Puzzle Book (200+ Puzzles)

    4.8★ · 1,800+ reviews

    A screen-free stocking stuffer. Fun for the whole family on a slow Christmas afternoon.

Gift-giving tips

  • Add a handwritten verse on the first page. Teens keep those.
  • Give it with a reading challenge: read together for the first week of January.

Questions people ask

What is a good Christian gift for a teenager?

A short daily devotional written for teens, such as One God, One Plan, One Life by Max Lucado, made for ages 13 to 18.

Is One God, One Plan, One Life for boys or girls?

Both. It is written for students ages 13 to 18.

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