A Firm Christian Believer

So, what can we do with a little boy's belief that is so firm and Christian? I found this story in my hubby's email today which made me realized how  kids are so pure and innocent. Read on....

A little boy was afraid of dark. One night his mother told him to go out to the back porch and bring her the broom. The little boy turned to his mother and said, "Mama, I don't want to go out there. It's dark."

The mother smiled reassuringly at her son. you don't have to be afraid of the dark," she explained. "Jesus is out there He'll look after you and protect you."

The little boy looked at his mother real hard and asked, "Are you sure he's out there?"

"Yes, I'm sure . He is everywhere, and he is always ready to help you when you need him." she said.

The little boy thought about that for a minute and then went to the back door and cracked it a little. Peering out into the darkness, he called, "Jesus? If you're out there, would you please hand me the broom?" 

Marriage Questions That Kids Tried To Answer

Happy New Year!!!

Here are some questions that kids tried to answer. I'm just wondering how they understood each question posed.

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HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY? 

You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. --Alan, age 10 

No person really decides before they Grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with. --Kirsten, age 10 

WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED? 

Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then. --Camille, age 10 

No age is good to get married at. You Got to be a fool to get married. --Freddie, age 6 

HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED? 

You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. --Derrick, age 8 

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON? 

Both don't want any more kids. --Lori, age 8 

WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE? 

Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough. --Lynnette, age 8 

On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. --Martin, age 10 

WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR? 

I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns. --Craig, age 9 

WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE? 

When they're rich. --Pam, age 7 

The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that. --Curt, age 7 

The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do. --Howard, age 8 

IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED? 


It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. --Anita, age 9 

HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED? 

There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there? --Kelvin, age 8 

"And the #1 Favorite is........" HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK? 

Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck. --Ricky, age 10 

from arcamax

Make Reading Exciting

I found this article a must -read one. The tips given are all doable and easy to follow. 

By PATRICK GLENN ACORIN

October 22, 2010, 5:44pm

Reading for most kids is unattractive, and there could be many reasons why. Although we really can’t tell exactly why a certain child does not want to sit down and read, we surely know why starting to read at an early age is so important.

Reading helps children develop language skills. Reading to children develops their speech, and reading improves comprehension and gives access to information – know different kinds of people, get to new places without taking a single step, and know how things are made and work. Simply put, reading is learning. It is not only a survival tool in school but also a way to enrich a person’s life.

Now, the question is how can you get your child hooked on reading? Here are some tips on how you can make reading exciting and fun.

• Show them something new and colorful. Children are always curious, and whatever is new and colorful to their eyes is interesting. Show them books on beautiful places like the pyramids in Egypt or museums in Europe. Books with colorful drawings will also find ways to your children’s laps.

• Read as if you are acting in a play. More than reading, kids like watching. When you are reading to them, they would be more interested if you are also acting. Use as many facial expressions, different voices, and if you have time to be creative, make costumes that you can wear during reading time. By doing this, you can encourage children to participate in the activity. Before you know it, they will be asking for their own lines in your mini-play.

• Have a field trip. There are two places that are a must-see for you and your kids. First is the bookstore. Once you have successfully made your kids interested in books, take them to the bookstore to find books they want to read. The next one is where the children will be able to see for real the characters they are reading about. If they are reading about dinosaurs, take them to a dinosaur theme park. If they are reading about Disney characters, visit Disneyland – that is only if you can afford.

(Source: Redbook)

http://www.mb.com.ph/node/283637/making-reading-exciting-and-fun-kid