Christians and college childrens' questions

Christian families face such as this situation: Thx Billy Graham!

Q:

Our son will be coming home from college for the Christmas holidays, and the last time he was here he let it be known that he didn’t believe in God like he used to. We ended up in a big argument because we couldn’t answer his questions, but we don’t want that to happen again.

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A:

I’m thankful for your concern for your son’s spiritual life, because the most important legacy we can ever pass on to our children is our love for God. Even if they choose to turn from it for a time, they will never forget that God was real to us, and our lives were centered in Him.
What your son is going through is common–but that doesn’t make it any less serious. Perhaps he’s away from home for the first time in his life, and the temptation is strong to spread his wings (so to speak) and assert his independence. He also may be surrounded at college by people who think religion is only for uneducated people (which isn’t true), or are infected with intellectual pride. They also may reject God because they want to live without any moral restraints.
What should you do? First, pray for your son, that he will realize his own need of God and make his own personal commitment to Christ. Then let him know that you love him, and that you always will love him–just as God does.
Avoid arguing with him, however; as the Bible says, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Proverbs 15:1). Instead, tell him that even if you can’t answer all his questions, others do have answers–if he’s willing to find them. Your local Christian bookstore can help you with this.

Share God’s Truth for Those Searching for Peace
Billy Graham My Answers on Gifts and

The Middle Wife - second grade show and tell ... thx Dr. H!

I THINK THIS HAS BEEN AROUND, BUT IT'S TOO GOOD NOT TO SEND AGAIN!!

The Middle Wife' by an Anonymous 2nd grade teacher:

 I've been teaching now for about fifteen years.
I have two kids myself, but the best birth story I know is the one I saw in my own second grade classroom a few years back.

 When I was a kid, I loved show-and-tell. So I always have a few sessions with my students. It helps them get over shyness and usually, show-and-tell is pretty tame. Kids bring in pet turtles, model airplanes, pictures of fish they catch, stuff like that. And I never, ever place any boundaries or limitations on them. If they want to lug it in to school and talk about it, they're welcome.

 Well, one day this little girl, Erica, a very bright, very outgoing kid, takes her turn and waddles up to the front of the class with a pillow stuffed under her sweater.

 She holds up a snapshot of an infant. 'This is Luke, my baby brother, and I'm going to tell you about his birthday.'

 'First, Mom and Dad made him as a symbol of their love, and then Dad put a seed in my Mom's stomach, and Luke grew in there. He ate for nine months through an umbrella cord.'

 She's standing there with her hands on the pillow, and I'm trying not to laugh and wishing I had my camcorder with me. The kids are watching her in amazement.

 'Then, about two Saturdays ago, my Mom starts saying and going, 'Oh, Oh,Oh, Oh!' Erica puts a hand behind her back and groans. 'She walked around the house for, like an hour, 'Oh, oh, oh!' (Now this kid is doing a hysterical duck walk and groaning.)

 'My Dad called the middle wife. She delivers babies, but she doesn't have a sign on the car like the Domino's man. They got my Mom to lie down in bed like this.' (Then Erica lies down with her back against the wall.)

 'And then, pop! My Mom had this bag of water she kept in there in case he got thirsty, and it just blew up and spilled all over the bed, like psshhheew!'>
 (This kid has her legs spread with her little hands miming water flowing away. It was too much!)

 'Then the middle wife starts saying 'push, push,' and 'breathe, breathe. They started counting, but never even got past ten. Then, all of a sudden, out comes my brother. He was covered in yucky stuff that they all said it was from Mom's play-center, (placenta) so there must be a lot of toys inside there. When he got out, the middle wife spanked him for crawling up in there.'

 Then Erica stood up, took a big theatrical bow and returned to her seat. I'm sure I applauded the loudest. Ever since then, when it's show-and-tell day, I bring my camcorder, just in case another ' Middle Wife' comes along. Now you have two choices...laugh and close this page or pass this along to someone else to spread the laughs. I know what I did!!!

 Live every day as if it is your LAST chance to make someone happy .

... And God created children ... Thanks John Robert!

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> From: "Pat Sullivan" <mamawpat@frontier.com>
> To: <mamawpat@frontier.com>
> Subject: FW: Fwd: AND GOD CREATED CHILDREN...
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> Thought you'd like to start your week off with a chuckle. This should do it.
> Enjoy.
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> GOD CREATED CHILDREN
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> (AND IN THE PROCESS GRANDCHILDREN)
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> To those of us who have children in our lives,
> whether they are our own,
> grandchildren,
> nieces,
> nephews,
> or students...
> here is something to make you chuckle.
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> Whenever your children are out of control,
> you can take comfort from the thought that
> even God's omnipotence did not extend
> to His own children.
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> After creating heaven and earth,
> God created Adam and Eve.
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> And the first thing he said was
> 'DON'T! '
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> 'Don't what ?'
> Adam replied.
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> 'Don't eat the forbidden fruit.'
> God said.
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> 'Forbidden fruit?
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> Hey Eve..we have forbidden fruit! '
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> ' No Way! '
> 'Yes way! '
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> 'Do NOT eat the fruit! '
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> 'Why? '
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> 'Because I am your Father and I said so ! '
> God replied,
> wondering why He hadn't stopped
> creation after making the elephants.
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> A few minutes later,
> God saw His children having an apple break
> and He was ticked !
> 'Didn't I tell you not to eat the fruit? '
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> Adam replied.
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> 'Then why did you? '
> said the Father.
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> 'I don't know,'
> said Eve.
> 'She started it! '
> Adam said.
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> 'Did not ! '
> 'Did too! '
> 'DID NOT! '
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> Having had it with the two of them,
> God's punishment was that Adam and Eve
> should have children of their own.
> Thus the pattern was set and it has never changed.
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> If you have persistently and lovingly tried to give children wisdom and they
> haven't taken it,
> don't be hard on yourself.
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> If God had trouble raising children,
> what makes you think it would be
> a piece of cake for you ?
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> THINGS TO THINK ABOUT !
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> 1. You spend the first two years of their life
> teaching them to walk and talk. Then you spend
> the next sixteen telling them to sit down and shut up.
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> 2. Grandchildren are God's reward
> for not killing your own children.
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> 3. Mothers of teens now know why
> some animals eat their young.
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> 4. Children seldom misquote you.
> In fact, they usually repeat word for word
> what you shouldn't have said.
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> 5. The main purpose of holding children's parties
> is to remind yourself that there are children
> more awful than your own.
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> 6. We childproofed our homes,
> but they are still getting in.
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> ADVICE FOR THE DAY:
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> Be nice to your kids.
> They will choose your nursing home one day!
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> IF YOU HAVE A LOT OF TENSION
> AND YOU GET A HEADACHE,
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> 'TAKE TWO ASPIRIN'
> AND 'KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN'!!!!!
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> Quick,
> send this on to ten people within the next five minutes.
> Nothing will happen if you don't,
> but if you do,
> Ten people will be laughing!!!
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Tough gun laws but Chicago shootings worsen

 Body count: In the last six months 292 killed (murdered) in Chicago (221killed in Iraq ) AND Chicago has one of the strictest gun laws in the entire U.S.

Chicago: 446 school age children shot with strongest gun laws in country & the Media Is Silent

By Clash Daily / 19 December 2012 /

The cesspool known as Chicago probably has the toughest gun laws in the country, yet despite all the shootings, murders, and bloodshed, you never hear a peep about this from the corrupt state run media. In Chicago , there have been 446 school age children shot in leftist utopia run by Rahm Emanuel and that produced Obama, Jesse Jack son, Louis Farrakhan, etc. 62 school aged children have actually been killed by crazed nuts in Chicago so far this year with almost two weeks to go.

In 2010, nearly 700 Chicago school children were shot and 66 of them died. Last year, Mayor Rahm Emanuel attended a memorial for 260 school children who had been killed in just the previous three years.

So why isnt this news worthy?

        Is it because it would embarrass those anti second amendment nuts who brag about Chicago’s tough gun laws?

          Is it because most of the kids who were shot and killed were minorities?

          Or is it because the corrupt media doesn’t want to show Chicago in a bad light?

THE LIST OF MURDERED SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN 446 School Age Children Shot in Chicago in 2012THE LIST OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN SHOT IN 2012

18 year old- 110

17 year old- 99

16 year old- 89

15 year old- 62

14 year old- 39

13 year old- 21

12 year old- 10

11 year old- 2

10 year old- 3

9 year old- 1

7 year old- 3

6 year old- 2

5 year old- 1

4 year old- 1

3 year old- 1

1 year old- 2

So why isnt this news worthy?
The leadership in Illinois - all Democrats.

President: Barack Hussein Obama
Senator: Dick Durbin
House Representative: Jesse Jack son Jr.
Governor: Pat Quinn
House leader: Mike Madigan
Atty. Gen.: Lisa Madigan (daughter of Mike)
Mayor: Rahm Emanuel

Chicago school system rated one of the worst in the country.
State pension fund $78 Billion in debt, worst in country.
Cook County ( Chicago ) sales tax 10.25% - highest in country.

A culture of corruption that would make a Louisiana politician blush with envy.

Can't blame Republicans; there aren't any!

 

Chicago- 446 school age children shot this year ... thanks Sarah R.!!

Chicago: 446 school age children shot so far this year with strongest gun laws in country - media silent!

Chicago: 446 school age children shot so far this year with strongest gun laws in country – media silent !

 

By Clash Daily / 19 December 2012

The cesspool known as Chicago has the toughest gun laws in the country, yet despite all the shootings, murders, and bloodshed, you never hear a peep about this from the corrupt state run media. In Chicago, there have been 446 school age children shot in leftist utopia run by Rahm Emanuel and that produced Obama, Jesse Jackson, Louis Farrakhan, etc.  62 school aged children have actually been killed by crazed nuts in Chicago so far this year with almost two weeks to go. So why isn’t this news worthy? Is it because it would embarrass those anti second amendment nuts who brag about Chicago’s tough gun laws? Is it because most of the kids who were shot and killed were minorities? Or is it because the corrupt media doesn’t want to show Chicago in a bad light?

THE LIST OF MURDERED SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN 2012
18 YEARS OLD- 15

17 YEARS OLD- 16

16 YEARS OLD- 16

15 YEARS OLD- 6

14 YEARS OLD- 4

13 YEARS OLD- 2

12 YEARS OLD- 1

7 YEARS OLD- 1

6 YEARS OLD- 1

446 School Age Children Shot in Chicago so Far This Year
THE LIST OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN SHOT IN 2012

18 year old- 110

17 year old- 99

16 year old- 89

15 year old- 62

14 year old- 39

13 year old- 21

12 year old- 10

11 year old- 2

10 year old- 3

9 year old- 1

7 year old- 3

6 year old- 2

5 year old- 1

4 year old- 1

3 year old- 1

1 year old- 2

Read more at fireandreamitchell.com

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Children with Jesus Poem ... Thanks Pat A. 5 lyle S.!

Subject: poem from this morning's meeting

This is a copy of the poem that Deb read this morning if anyone is interested in having it.

 

 

 

 

twas' 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38
when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven's gate.
their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air.
they could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.
they were filled with such joy, they didn't know what to say.

they remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.
"where are we?" asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.
"this is heaven." declared a small boy. "we're spending Christmas at God's house."
when what to their wondering eyes did appear,
but Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near.
He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same.
then He opened His arms and He called them by name.
and in that moment was joy, that only heaven can bring
those children all flew into the arms of their King
and as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace,
one small girl turned and looked at Jesus' face.
and as if He could read all the questions she had
He gently whispered to her, "I'll take care of mom and dad."
then He looked down on earth, the world far below
He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe
then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand,
"Let My power and presence re-enter this land!"
"may this country be delivered from the hands of fools"
"I'm taking back my nation. I'm taking back my schools!"
then He and the children stood up without a sound.
"come now my children, let me show you around."
excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran.
all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.
and i heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight,
"in the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT."

Written by Cameo Smith, Mt. Wolf, PA

 

 

 

Kristen Bodvin

School Age Coordinator

Hanover Area YMCA

717-632-8211 ext. 254

 

Angels explained by children

From: Cmba
> Subject: Angels Explained by Children
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> Angels Explained By Children
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> I only know the names of two angels, Hark and Harold.
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> Gregory, age 5
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> Everybody's got it all wrong. Angels don't wear halos any more. I  
> forget why, but scientists are working on it
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> -Olive, age 9
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> It's not easy to become an angel! First, you die. Then you go to  
> Heaven, and then there's still the flight training to go through.  
> And then you got to agree to wear those angel clothes.-Matthew, age 9
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> Angels work for God and watch over kids when God has to go do  
> something else.
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> -Mitchell, age 7
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> My guardian angel helps me with math, but he's not much good for  
> science.
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> -Henry, age 8
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> Angels don't eat, but they do drink milk from Holy Cows
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> -Jack, age 6
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> Angels talk all the way while they're flying you up to heaven. The  
> main subject is where you went wrong before you got dead.
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> Daniel, age 9
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> When an angel gets mad, he takes a deep breath and counts to ten.  
> And when he lets out his breath again, somewhere there's a tornado.
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> -Reagan, age 10
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> Angels have a lot to do and they keep very busy.
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> If you lose a tooth, an angel comes in through your window and  
> leaves money under your pillow. Then when it gets cold, angels go  
> south for the winter.
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> Angels live in cloud houses made by God and his
> son, who's a very good carpenter.
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> -Jared, age 8
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> All angels are girls because they gotta wear dresses and boys didn't  
> go for it.
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> -Antonio, age 9
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> My angel is my grandma who died last year. She got
> a big head start on helping me while she was still down here on earth.
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> -Ashley ~ age 9
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> Some of the angels are in charge of helping heal sick animals and  
> pets. And if they don't make the animals get better, they help the  
> child get over it.
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> -Vicki, age 8
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> What I don't get about angels is why, when someone
> is in love, they shoot arrows at them.
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> -Sarah, age 7
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> May the God of love and peace delight and dwell within you forever.
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Children in Church ... Thanks Pat Whitehead!

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Children in Church

A little boy was in a relative's wedding.



As he was coming down the aisle, he would take two steps, stop, and turn to the crowd.



While facing the crowd, he would put his hands up like claws and roar.



So it went, step, step, ROAR, step, step, ROAR, all the way down the aisle.



As you can imagine, the crowd was near tears from laughing so hard by the time he reached the pulpit.



When asked what he was doing, the child sniffed and said, "I was being the Ring Bear."



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One Sunday in a Midwest City, a young child was "acting up" during the morning worship hour.



The parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew but were losing the battle.



Finally, the father picked the little fellow up and walked sternly up the aisle on his way out.



Just before reaching the safety of the foyer, the little one called loudly to the congregation, "Pray for me! Pray for me!"



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One particular four-year old prayed, "And forgive us our trash baskets as we forgive those who put trash in our baskets."



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A little boy was overheard praying: "Lord, if you can't make me a better boy, don't worry about it.



I'm having a real good time like I am."



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A Sunday School teacher asked her little children, as they were on the way to church service, "And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?"



One bright little girl replied, "Because people are sleeping."



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A little boy opened the big and old family Bible with fascination, looking at the old pages as he turned them.



Then something fell out of the Bible.



He picked it up and looked at it closely.



It was an old leaf from a tree that has been pressed in between the pages.



"Mama, look what I found," the boy called out..



"What have you got there, dear?" his mother asked.



With astonishment in the young boy's voice he answered, "It's Adam 's suit".



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Blessings, Robin

Pat, These remind me of a real church incident in our lives.  It must have been about 1970 here in Westerville when our youngest, Jeff, was about nine.  He and his friends were taking turns putting their thumbs in their mouths and blowing until their  buddies would whisper: "You're purple" or something like that.  In a particularly quiet time in the service, Jeff, now fifty, was blowing hard when a perfectly audible passing of gas occurred.  Adults muffled laughs and even at nine years, Jeffrey, was highly embarrassed.
Sam