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K.I.D.S. Connect

How do we get started?

Like the slogan says, “Just do it.” There will never be a perfect time or place to start. Just start and don’t stop. You might be asking, “Start what?” Start reading Scripture together daily. At first it may seem like a chore or one more thing on your “to-do list”, but as you continue day after day the Miracle Word will begin to penetrate your heart and you will find you are but a small participant in God’s big story.

How can we help our kids participate in MW?

Our kids today are so used to stimulus it may take them awhile to learn how to hear Scripture. They may complain about it being boring or they might feel they don’t understand what you are reading. It may help them if you begin with small portions and read a couple of times a day. You might want to paraphrase as you go along. It may be a benefit to them if you choose a special spot or a special pillow or blanket to curl up with while reading. If you sit where they can gather around you they will begin to cherish the time of reading.

What version of the Bible should we use?

There are many different versions of the Bible so you can read which ever one you choose. If you want to help engage your children you might choose a more modern translation like The Message or The New Living Translation. If your child is a reader you might choose the NIRV (New International Readers Version), that way he/she can follow along as you read. You may even choose to mix it up using one translation one day and switch the next. Don’t wait to start until you can get to the store for the perfect Bible. Just use what you have and stop every once in a while and check to see if your kids are following along. If you don’t know what version you might like you can view them all at BibleGatway.com.