From the time her three children were young, “Full House” actress Candace Cameron Bure prioritized instilling biblical principles in them and modeling a life of service to the Lord, and it’s this guidance that has continued to guide them into adulthood.
The 47-year-old actress, whose children are now adults, told The Christian Post, “We’re definitely in a time of a culture war, and I think the best thing that any of us can do as parents is to be consistent and that we actually walk our walk and we show it by example and not just talk the talk. It’s a lot easier said than done because those little eyes are always watching you.”
Bure continued, “Mommy and daddy are the biggest examples in life, so they’re always watching to see what you’re going to do. If you as a parent can walk with consistency and back up your words with your actions, that speaks volumes, and your children will know that it doesn’t go unnoticed by them, ever. That consistency through life will play out; I truly believe that.” One way Bure instilled biblical principles in her children was with daily Scripture and incorporating its teachings, like the fruits of the Spirit, into everyday life.
She said, “I trained my kids up with biblical values, and the Bible is where we started and what we continue to read today. Even when my kids were young, I had the fruit of the Spirit lettered on their walls to remind them of all of the fruit of the Spirit: joy, love, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, self-control. We talk about those things. The Bible tells us to ‘train up a child in the way they should go and when they are old, they won’t depart from it.’ I believe in intentional parenting. We taught out of the Bible, and I’m grateful to see that I have adult children today who are all following that road and that path, loving the Lord.”
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It’s this passion for instilling biblical principles in the next generation that compelled Bure, a New York Times bestselling author, to launch The Generous Kids Book Club, a monthly subscription of children’s books and animated e-books that teach kids values, essential lessons, gratitude, kindness, and generosity through stories featuring lovable animal characters.
The books, geared toward children ages 4 to 8, are all written by mothers, teachers, school counselors, and grandmothers under the pen name of “Betta Tugive.” The books are delivered each month with family activities, discussion questions, stickers, and more. Bure underscored the value of trust in her book club initiative, emphasizing that it offers more than just reading material — it’s about teaching values that matter, regardless of one’s faith background.
Bure told The Christian Post, “I hope my audience knows that they can trust what I get behind. I’ve been a faithful follower of Jesus Christ since I was 12, and I don’t just put my name behind anything or put my name on anything. [This book club] is something that I truly love and believe in and the good work that it does. These are values that matter. That’s what we’re teaching. And whether you’re a person of faith or not, I think you’re going to really appreciate these books.”
She continued, “There isn’t Scripture in the books, but they’re teaching all biblical principles, and that’s what we love. Maybe you come from a different faith background, or maybe you just don’t teach any kind of faith at home, but you want your kids to know good values. That’s what these books are all about. But if you are a Christian and you know the Bible, you know exactly where the sources are from.”