Can My Kids Handle the Real Bible?

When we finished our favorite children's Bible for the second time, I asked my husband, "What do you think? Can they handle the real Bible?" Tattered pages and missing covers told the story of our special relationship with storybook Bibles. But after reading numerous versions, some multiple times, I wondered: were my children ready for the real Bible? Would they sit still without pictures—or make it through the loooong genealogies? And what about those David and Bathsheba types-of-details often left out of storybook versions? That was three years ago. Today, we've read the New Testament as a family. We made it through the lists of names in Ezra and Nehemiah and rediscovered oft-forgotten details in Esther, Daniel, Ruth, and Jonah. If you question whether your family can handle the real Bible, here are three discoveries we made—and a few lessons learned along the way. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR DEVOTIONAL NEWSLETTER TO STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR MINISTRY Our team consists of fifteen writers and Momma Theologians, plus myself,  but it is always a joy to host and steward other’s words in this space to encourage you on in your spiritual growth. If you are a writer and would enjoy the opportunity to be featured on our podcast or to have your essay published at Momma Theologians, check out our writer’s and submissions guidelines at: mommatheologians.com/writer If you're interested in being updated on when our Ministry is accepting more voluntary Contributors, head to our Contributor Guidelines and submit your interest form today at mommatheologians.com/become-a-momma-theologian ____________ Momma Theologians Contributor Katherine Pittman Katherine Pittman is married to Geoffrey (an itinerant preacher) and homeschooling mom to three. She is the creator of Write the Word on my Heart, a Bible memory curriculum for little ones; and co-host of the Books and Parchments podcast. When they’re not on the road, the Pittmans make their home in central Virginia, gathering with and serving among the saints at Richmond Christian Fellowship. Connect with Katherine on Instagram, Facebook, or her blog.