This post is not like my usual posts, but I really wanted to share my thoughts on The Action Bible.
My youngest daughter was almost 9 years old at the time and although she had a "grown up Bible", she really latched on to The Action Bible. Now, I don't know about you, but when something makes my child latch on to the word of God, I get a little excited!
First, let me disclose that I am not being paid for this review, I really just wanted to share my thoughts as a momma.
The Action Bible first came into our lives when my mom bought them for my two girls as well as their cousins one year for Easter. I had never even heard of it, but quickly fell in love with it. Let me tell you why.
I will mention that my other daughter was a bit older in her tween years and she did not show as much interest. I suppose it depends on the kid and where they are in life's journey. I'm not sure if my oldest just thought she was too mature for The Action Bible or if she just preferred a different format (she asked for a journaling Bible not long after.)
Each night my youngest would read a page or several pages in her Bible. Some nights she would skip reading, but she would make up for it on other nights when the comic-like captions and vivid illustrations would pulled her into a story.
I don't know about you, but I'm a visual person and I sure would have benefitted from those pictures as a child. Uh, who am I kidding, I still benefit from them!
I remember nights when I would sit in her room and we would take turns reading the stories. Those are core memories that we will both cherish forever.
Even better, my daughter read that entire Bible that year!
Each year our church gives certificates to those that have read their entire Bible. I could not have been more proud when my daughter stood in front of the church alongside her great-grandfather as they received certificates for reading through their Bibles.
Yes, it was a children's Bible, but she was a child and that was still a big book!
I know one thing for sure. Without The Action Bible my daughter would have never read through the entire Bible at the age of 9.
If you want to encourage your child to dive into the word of God, I highly recommend The Action Bible.
Updated to add: Although we didn't use it personally, I've also heard great things about the Adventure Bible! It seems to have a better mixture of traditional scripture with illustrations, facts, and information that keeps a child's interest. Available at churchsource.com.
I hope it blesses your family as much as it did ours!
God bless!
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