In today’s fast-paced world of screen time and distractions, nurturing your child’s faith can feel like trying to plant a seed in rocky soil. As parents, we want to pass on values, traditions and most importantly faith. But what happens when your child finds reading difficult? Or when traditional religious texts seem overwhelming and complex?
That’s the question Charles A. Collins gently answers in Good News for Beccy, a heartwarming clear-eyed book born from a father’s desire to share his faith in a way his daughter could grasp. This isn’t just a book. It’s a blueprint for how simplicity can unlock the soul.
Faith Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated:
You don’t need a theology degree or a bookshelf full of heavy commentaries to introduce your child to the beauty of faith. Sometimes, what children and many adults need is a voice that speaks plainly but deeply. Good News for Beccy does just that. It breaks down the grand sweeping story of salvation into manageable, meaningful parts. Creation, the fall, redemption through divine source, the role of the religious institutions and the call to eternal life.
Imagine explaining to your child not only what you believe but why it matters using words that feel like a warm conversation, not a lecture.
Why Simplicity Matters:
Many children struggle with reading, attention or simply connecting to abstract concepts. A book like this becomes a bridge, a way to bring heaven closer to earth. It captures the essenceof religious teachings. The love of the Creator, the hope of redemption, the power of community, and the daily invitation to live like a true believer.
The stories of the Bible are presented not as distant legends but as living truths, connected to your child’s life and heart.
A Parent’s Role: Not Preacher, But Companion:
As parents, we’re not meant to have all the answers, we’re called to walk withour children in faith. Books like Good News for Beccy are tools not crutches. They open the door to conversations, bedtime reflections and maybe even shared moments of prayer that feel natural and unforced.
You might read a chapter with your child and then ask “What do you think it means to be called a good shepherd?” or “Why do you think God wants us to forgive others?” These questions are simple but they touch eternity.
From Faith to Practice:
Beyond stories, the book introduces your child to the life of the faith community, the meaning behind sacred traditions, the role of early spiritual leaders and how that mission continues today. This helps children not only know the “what” of religion but the “how”and “why”of living it.
Faith isn’t just something we learn. It’s something we livethrough kindness, through prayer and through love. The sooner our children see that, the more deeply it becomes part of who they are.
Concluding Thoughts:
As a parent, your voice is powerful. Your love is the lens through which your child will begin to see God. You don’t need to explain every mystery of heaven, just make space for wonder, honesty and hope. Good News for Beccy shows that sometimes the simplest words plant the seeds in the deepest roots.
So if you’re looking for a gentle and faithful way to start your child’s spiritual journey or reignite your own, start small. Read together. Wonder together and let simplicity lead the way. Because sometimes, the best way to teach faith is just to share it.
Explore Good News for Beccy, a book for every parent, teacher or preacher seeking to make God’s love simple, beautiful and real. Now available on Amazon.