Train Up A Child

Yesterday my children were complaining about going to church. I totally understand their perspective because I didn't always like going when I was a child. But I had to tell them that they are lucky. My sister, cousins and I had to go to church ALL the time. We never even skipped a Sunday. That meant getting up extra early because Sunday school started at 9:45am and church wasn't out until 1pm. Then sometimes there was something special going on and we'd have to go back to church right after eating Sunday dinner. That was particularly upsetting, though I tried to keep it in. We were always involved in some aspect of worship and when we grew older we sung on the youth choir, participated in pageants, held offices in Sunday school, read scriptures and annoucements, performed, recited and represented our church --- everywhere.

Our family was raised in the church and they drilled it in our heads so that when we were older, try as we may, there was no hiding from God. I can't say that everything we did was completely necessary but, we built lots of other skills from those activities. Getting to know God and developing a personal relationship with him was the ultimate bonus added to tons of positive benefits we received from our attendance. But I know it's tough for little ones under five years old. I'm taking it easy on them, while still setting a routine. I don't care how much they resist right now. It's my job to make sure they learn about God so I ignore their complaints. My hope is that even if they do part from their training when they grow up, it will only be for a short while.

Along with attending church, at home we read the bible for story time, discuss all religious holidays at length and occassionally watch christain DVDs. Veggie Tales are some of their favorites. I'm now on the lookout for some children's bibles with illustrations to help further engage their little minds. Sounds like alot, but God is mixed in among other topics they enjoy. I pray for them a long, fruitful life filled with servitude, the love of God and his many blessings.

Amazon here we come!

So, I guess you all have been wondering where we’ve been. Never fear we are still around hard at work trying and trying again.

This month we plan some new upgrades to our website and to expand on our marketing strategies. We have pondered what product to put out next, in between the writing of our next book. We landed on the idea of beautiful cards that feature my photography and my sisters writing…what else could one expect? So keep your ear to the ground and your face to the wind. We’ll be sending out our newsletter and directing folks to our website to do a tad bit of holiday shopping for self, friends and family.

But before I go, the big news that I could not wait to share is Sisters Are From Heaven is now available on Amazon.com. This is another great milestone for my sister and I and another huge opportunity to share our positive ministry for children with the world! What can be better than that?

Many Blessings,

Meek