In preparation for an upcoming series of lessons in KiDS COR, I was reading the book Teaching Kids Authentic Worship By Kathleen Chapman.  In one of the early chapters she shares her paraphase of Deuternonomy 6:4-9. These verses were first shared by Moses to the people of Israel as a guide in bringing up children who follow Christ. This paraphase inspired & challenged me as a father and hope they will be a source of inspiration & challenge to you as well.

Dueteronomy 6:4-9

“Bombard your kids with stories and teachings about God and His Word! Do it any way you can, but make it exciting, powerful, and constant! Talk about God first thing in the morning. Write his names on the kitchen wall or ceiling! Talk about God on the way to school. Play Christian music in the car. Put notes in their lunch boxes, reminding them of God’s love. Pray over homework. Pray before every meal. Pray to this wonderful God before they go to bed at night. Make Him as much a part of their existence as eating and sleeping. Make them so in awe of God they want to nomiate Him for a Pulitzer! Teach them to list His stats! Help your children to know and adore God.”

Nick Ransom