Let the children come....

Evee · Moderator Joined: 13 Sep 2005 Posts: 676

Just wanted to share something. Some background - My sister has a 5 year old son to an agnostic. No, they aren't married but since having their son, they have gone seperate ways. He is now married to someone else (a Christian) & sis (a Christian) is engaged to another Christian. During these past 5 years, we knew that my nephew, when w/his father, would not receive Christian instruction & that saddens me. However, when he is around our family, we take him to Sunday School & constantly talk about God. I find it a bit odd that my nephew's father married a Christian & yet his new wife has never once offered to take my nephew to her church. She goes, but she never takes my nephew along. I find that a bit odd. Yet, she tells us that every night she prays w/my nephew, which is a great thing.

For Easter, there was a bit of a riff b/c my nephew's stepmother wanted to take him w/her to her church. My nephew made it point clear (even at 5 years old) that he wanted to go to church w/Mommy. This made my nephew's dad very upset b/c his wife was very disappointed. However, we believe that my nephew made a "grown-up" discussion to be w/the church family that he DOES know. He enjoys our Sunday School & everyone loves him to death. After a lot of discussion between both parents, it was decided that he would be allowed his choice & go to church w/my sister & our family in the morning & then go w/his father in the afternoon for their family dinner.

I just wanted to share also that this child has chosen to follow Jesus already & he's only 5. He has proven that by his actions this past weekend. He loves his dad more than anything & really looks forward to going back to spend time w/him but this weekend was different. He made it very clear (in 5 year old terms) that he wanted to be w/his church family. My nephew also was playing one day & ran on top of a small hill & shouted, "Look Mommy, I can almost reach Jesus!" My sister's eyes filled up w/tears. Of all the things he could have said, he picks that to say. This tells me that he does pay attention in Sunday School, even though he likes those toys a whole heck of a lot! Very Happy

Praise the Lord!
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FFT · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:38 am Post subject:

So because your nephew has cute misconceptions about Jesus, you're happy?
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RevJP · Moderator Joined: 18 Apr 2003 Posts: 7005 Location: USA

FFT, this is the second post in a forum in which you have no reason to be posting.

I cannot forbid you from posting here, or in the Prayer Request forum, but I and many others would appreciate it if you exercise a little self-restraint and stay out of these areas specifically intended for those of the faith.
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Nobby · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:52 pm Post subject:

FFT, this forum is for Christian fellowship, that means it is for christians.
You don't believe in the Lord, so please leave those alone that do.
There are plenty of places on this board where you can post without posting here. Smile

OK?
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FFT · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:54 pm Post subject:

Again, my bad. Didn't note what forum this was in.
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HeKkLeR · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:17 pm Post subject:

Thank you for sharing that, Evee. Little ones can give such great hope. Very Happy

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JasonB82ABN · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:56 pm Post subject:

Jmj

A very nice story Yvette - I've long been a fan of your words. Wink

You as well Nobby and Rev! Smile

I appreciate what you do!

You will all be in my prayers! Take care! Very Happy

May the Lord be with you!

Jason
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