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I think I need to watch this little video every day.
Chase and his friend were talking in the back seat of the car today, and I couldn’t believe what I overheard!
Chase: “Just make sure you don’t persecute me.”
Friend:: “Huh?”
Chase: “Persecute” means you’re being bad to someone. In a movie, the man was being bad, and Jesus came to the man and said, ‘Why do you persecute me?’ And then he made the man go blind.”
Me: “Oh yeah, that was Alma the Younger. Jesus made him go blind because he was naughty.”
Chase: “Yeah, that’s who it was. Jaxon, how would you feel if Jesus came to you and said, ‘Why do you persecute me, Jaxon?’”
(silence)
Friend: “Um, we have a barbequer in our back yard.”
It was so funny! I am always glad when Chase remembers something he learned at home or at church. It makes me feel like all is not lost. We haven’t been the best at consistently reading scripture stories to our kids. We remember to do it a few times a week and we have Family Home Evening regularly, but I know that we should read scripture stories daily as a family. I know that this can improve all of our behavior and will invite the Spirit into our home.
In the Ensign magazine this month, there’s a very good talk by Elder Hales on p.30 called “Our Parental Duty to God and to the Rising Generation.” It’s a wake-up call! I like how it reminds us to take advantage of regular “teaching moments” as they arise. There’s also a helpful article on p.12 that offers ideas for “Teaching our Children from the Scriptures.” I know that these are the most important things that we can teach our children in life and that they will make a difference in our homes. Anyone have helpful hints or ideas on teaching children the gospel?