I started reading the Bible to my sons when my youngest Xavier entered kindergarten I would look for teachable moments and share verses that would apply to our circumstances and encourage them to pray with me Xavier memorized Scripture without even trying If we were in a predicament in which we needed wisdom he rsquo d blurt out verses that shone a light on God rsquo s truth One day I got angry and spoke harshly within his earshot My son hugged me and said ldquo Practice what you preach Mama rdquo Xavier rsquo s gentle reminder echoes the wise
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