A little poolside theology!

July 14th, 2008

I took the kids to the pool last week. It is a normal routine to beat the heat this time of year.

Chloe our consummate animal lover found a “baby frog” trapped in the pool.

The kids then rallied around her, all of them coming up with plans on how to save the poor little frog.

Ironically, the boys were too scared to get it, so she mustered her courage and all 31 pounds of her saved the little frog by scooping it up with her mask.

They then proceeded to build it a safe home in the grass next to the pool, unfortunately, it had too much chlorine water and was not long for this world. I said they needed to leave it be and let it rest a minute.

Hudson proclaimed loudly, for the whole pool to hear, “Let’s pray to Jesus. We can’t see Jesus but he can make him better.” Shame on me for feeling a bit awkward as all the other people at the pool looked our way. It is true and he let everyone within a 2 block radius now the truth.

They agreed and prayed a sweet heart felt prayer and we all started walking home. Then Jackson said, “Mom that is what God’s people do right? We help things, make them safe and pray for them. We are supposed to take care of God’s creation right?”

I replied with, “You are right son, we are.” and went home thinking how wonderful it is to watch God take root in their tender little hearts. As parents, we keep teaching and modeling what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how to walk in his Kingdom. They do what they see, and that is a sobering thought if you really sit down and examine your family life.

Great Scott people, We are getting through to them. Prepare a good environment for your kids, practice what you preach and God will cover the rest! - If you haven’t noticed, I am having the TIME of my life. No short term mission trip compares to being missional with your little young charges.

Latah pool rats!

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