Recently I discovered a couple of old journals I kept during the time my first two children were young. Much of what was recorded had been long forgotten and the kids of course had no recollection of the funny things they had done and said. Therefore, they loved hearing the narrative of their childhood from my perspective.
When we had finished reading through the journals, my nearly 18-year-old daughter only half-jokingly commented as to what stereotypical preachers’ kids they were. After all, it’s not every girl who plays “church” with her younger brother, or every little boy who serves “communion” (pieces of his sandwich) to his dog. Then there was the time she tattled on him for calling her a bad name, at which he responded lied saying he called her “Jesus”. Clearly, the very best name he could think of to cover up for what he had really said.
While we laughed at these anecdotes, it should not be surprising that the children’s play, conversation and thoughts were a reflection of the primary shaping influences in their little lives. Going to church, gathering regularly with the church body, and hearing the word about Christ were (and are) the regular pattern of our lives. There is a direct correlation between what comes in to our lives and hearts and what goes out.
We see this same concept illustrated in the idea, “You are what you eat.” …
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