And here is a book idea for any of you with toddlers or children under the age of 10 who have yet to become Christians. Caroline had made a comment to us last Fall out of the blue that startled us. One night at dinner she told us that Jesus was knocking on her heart's door. It floored us to say the least. She was only 3 1/2 and we didn't think she was ready to fully understand the concept of what Christ did for us or the feeling of being repentant for sin. I told her that when Jesus talks to her, she always needs to stop and listen and always come tell Mommy and Daddy what He says. So, I talked with the preschool coordinator of our church about it and she gave us this book to read. It is SO good and has taught us so much about children and salvation. The author compares the salvation process to pregnancy and labor and he puts it in a perspective that I have never thought about. There is so much I'd like to say about it, but it would take up a lot of time! Basically the author answers questions and concerns I've had for years about children getting saved, and the book has made me be much more aware of teachable moments in our children's life and the entire process of becoming a Christian. So, if you get a chance, buy it. This is one book that I will read and re-read again and again and there will be many highlighted sections:)
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I can't wait to check my tivo to see if iti s playing on a channel we get! My Madison is obsessed with missions and especially Samaritan's Purse (she wants to work for them when she grows up!).
I am going to find that book. We heard Jim Elliff (sp?) speak on childhood conversion and he is excellent. He likens it to planting a seed and waiting for it to bloom to see the evidence of that seed - it's really neat. I am anxious to read this though -thanks for the reccomendation.
That looks like a great book--thank you for mentioning it.
Just found Children's Heart on my tivo and got a season pass! Thanks for the plug. :)
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