I am beyond thrilled to open the door of our Collective to younger writers. This has been on my heart for some time but sadly I never took any action to make it happen. As God often does with us, a need is presented or a connection is made at just the right time. When I read Bekah Pardoe and her mom Stacey’s story, I knew in my heart now was the time.
We look forward to adding many more voices to Kingdom Kids so please help us get the word out to those who might be interested in joining us. To apply for membership click here. Keep reading to learn more about Bekah, our first official Kindom Kid, and how she got started on her writing journey with the help of her mom.
Throughout the past year or two, our sweet daughter Bekah has been asking to start her own blog for kids. A few weeks ago I told her if she could write fifteen posts to convey her commitment, we would do it. Honestly, I expected her to write a post or two and lose interest.
Much to my surprise, she cranked out all fifteen posts with focus and determination. With sheer ten-year-old vision and insight, she has proven herself. Her vision is to write a devotional post and a post with fun activities every week.
Honestly, I had plenty of reservations. This isn’t a vision I pushed upon her because I have a blog too (not at all – one blog is more than enough for me!). It’s not something I ever would have even suggested (again, one blog is plenty).
But I see the way writing feeds her soul, and I get it.
I see her desire to share her words. I love the passion it is fueling in her. I’m proud of these things and want to support her.
I’ll be her proofreader and tech-support, but I’m doing my best not to meddle – not to change her words.
I do love seeing her hunched over her open Bible and devotional book in front of the Chromebook as she pounds out words. And I’m really loving the words she writes.
Her blog is geared toward kids around her age. We hope and pray her words will inspire and encourage.
-Stacey Pardoe
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