Jesus and Coffee Mornings with Your Children: Making a Habit

Jesus and coffee mornings aren't just for you—they can be for your children, too. When you share your quiet moments with Jesus with them, you’re planting seeds of love that last a lifetime.

In this post, we’ll explore how to turn busy mornings into Jesus and coffee moments, even if just for a few minutes. 

Whether your child is old enough to sip decaf with you or still snuggled in jammies, these simple Jesus and coffee mornings with your children help create a meaningful and lasting routine.

• How to include your children in your morning quiet time with Jesus

• Simple, age-appropriate ways to make faith part of your daily routine

• Ideas to make mornings with Jesus and coffee something your kids look forward to

• Encouragement that doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful

• Tools and tips to help you start this habit with love, not pressure

Children learn from what they see more than what they’re told. When they see you sipping your coffee and opening your Bible—before texts, to-do lists, and distractions—they see what matters most.

Inviting them into that space:

• Models consistent time with God

• Builds positive spiritual habits

• Creates safe and peaceful memories

• Fosters open conversations about faith

You’re not just making coffee—you’re making a memory.

Jesus and coffee mornings with kids don’t need to be long or structured. The goal is connection—with God and with each other.

Here are a few age-appropriate ideas:

They may not sit still for long—and that’s okay. The goal for Jesus and Coffee mornings with your children is connection, not perfection. These purpose of these moments is to create comfort and routine around faith.

Here are some ideas for making these moments memorable:

• Give them their own special “coffee” (warm milk, herbal tea, or hot cocoa)

• Read one short verse aloud

• Play a worship song while you drink together

• Ask: “Can we thank God for something today?”

Jesus and coffee mornings with toddlers and preschoolers don’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. These early years are full of giggles, spills, and sweet moments you’ll never forget. Whether you're sipping lukewarm coffee while rocking a fussy toddler or reading a short Bible story over breakfast, it all matters. 

Starting your day with Jesus—even in short, simple ways—plants seeds of faith in your little one’s heart. Try playing soft worship music, lighting a candle, or saying a one-sentence prayer aloud. These Jesus and coffee mornings may look messy on the outside, but God is at work in the everyday moments.

This is the age where faith can become personal. Keep their Jesus and coffee mornings fun and interactive to help them engage and enjoy their time with God.

• Let them choose a verse card from your Printable Bible Verse Cards

• Talk about one word from the verse (like "kindness" or "peace")

• Let them write or draw in a simple prayer journal

• Ask: “What do you want to tell Jesus today?”
  
  

Jesus and coffee mornings with elementary-aged kids are a great time to build routines that stick. At this age, children begin to ask deeper questions and understand simple truths about God. Over a shared breakfast or while you sip your morning coffee, read a Bible verse together and talk about what it means. You can even start a gratitude journal or a simple devotional habit. These Jesus and coffee mornings help your child feel seen, loved, and grounded in God’s Word before the day begins.

Creating a Jesus and coffee morning with your children doesn’t have to be elaborate—it just needs to be intentional. When we invite our children into this sacred rhythm, the little touches can help them look forward to it and recognize its importance.

Be sure to make a space for a ritual that feels cozy and fun so it becomes something they look forward to. 

Here are a few ideas:

• Give them their own “Jesus and Coffee” mug from your faith-based mug collection

• Light a candle together to mark the beginning of quiet time in your Jesus and coffee mornings

• Have a “faith basket” with verse cards, crayons, a journal, and a small Bible

• Use a small timer if needed to keep it short and sweet (5–10 mins is great!)

• Consistency over perfection – show up, even when it’s messy

• Use visual cues – special mug, candle, or devotional journal

• Create a signal – “Let’s have our Jesus and coffee time now!”

• Celebrate the effort – a high five, hug, or “thank you for being with me this morning”

A: That’s okay. Try breakfast devotionals on the weekends or just one intentional morning a week. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being present.

A: Nope! A verse, a prayer, and a moment together is more than enough. Keep it light, loving, and real.

A: Let them help choose the verse or prayer topic. Add in art, music, or movement depending on their personality.

A: Keep modeling it. Seeds take time to grow, and what feels like resistance now may become their safe place later.

Make Jesus and coffee mornings something to look forward to with a few simple, meaningful tools:

• Printable Bible Verse Cards

• Jesus and Coffee Merch

Do you already share quiet moments with your kids in the morning?

What helps you bring Jesus into your family’s routine?

Leave a comment below and tell us your favorite way to start the day with Jesus.

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