Bibles
There are a lot of great Bible software programs out there, that allow you to cross reference verses, read commentaries, investigate the original languages, read multiple translations, etc. I recommend Online Bible because it is powerful and free (if you want a copyrighted translation you have to pay for those because Online Bible has to pay the copyright holder, but there are many fine free versions available.) Note there are different websites, but I would suggest going to all of them as I have occasionally found different free downloads at them (even though it is one cooperative, that doesn't mean they are all consistent on updating their site). It is available for a variety of platforms, including Windows and Mac.
Christian Games
I echo the words of Paul when he said that he became all things to all men so that he might win some to Christ. This is how I view Christian games. I know my kids have grown a lot by playing them. They are not digital babysitters, but are great ways to interact with your kids and scripture. Below are some of my favorites, I am reviewing the "Tomb of Moses" and "Timothy and Titus" right now.
- Interactive Parables I really like this game. At the start you listen to a parable or two from Jesus (you can listen again later if you need a refresher), and then you must travel around what looks like a museum, but with pits and giant shoes and such, to collect points, stars, keys, gems (for your crown, i.e. the famous Biblical image), etc. In order to get the stars and open doors you have to answer questions on the parables. To get the keys you have to identify if statements on the parables are true or false, and to get the gems you have to explain the parables to people you meet. It is a great reinforcing of the parables and my kids will spend an hour or two working through the mazes and answering the questions over and over. My kids have really remembered the lessons, and since I am with them when they play I can help them expand on the ideas. I really recommend it.
- The Life of Christ I bought this around 10 years ago when it first came out, and just bought it again so it would run on my new computer. My kids are having a great time with it. There are lots of interactive lessons with questions to answer. The more you correctly answer you can progress up titles and earn awards. There is a castle to investigate, clues to find, and treasure to get. There are pictures, maps, references. It is written from an Arminian perspective, though I am with my kids when they play, so I use it as an opportunity to show why it is wrong - and they have really learned the truths this way. It is still a great tools, and many things like the maps, pictures and many of the lessons do not hit Arminian principles so there are no problems with those, and the areas where it does hit are eminently answerable.