Aloha, it’s Friday! My fun question for you today is this:
Has your child - or do you remember your own from childhood - ever come up with any funny conceptions of God, Heaven, or Hell?
Here is my answer, from a very amusing incident last week:
Now that JoJo has turned 5, she is very smart. Perhaps she will go straight from kindergarten to seminary, for, you see, she has solved the problem of hell. We listened to Matthew ch. 5 today, and afterward I asked the kids what they thought. JoJo said it was a little bit scary - the part about someone’s whole body being cast into hell (v. 30). The fires, the eternal burning - even theologians have a difficult time understanding this concept. Is this real? Is hell a metaphor? But no matter, like I said, JoJo is very smart, and she had a solution:
Can’t they just stop, drop, and roll?
Do you have a great “out of the mouths of babes” moment? I’d love to hear it, leave me a comment! (You can visit An Island Life for more Aloha Friday participants.)
That is soo cute! When we began homeschooling I was pregnant with number 4 and number 3 was almost 2yo. He loved to join us for class and every time I asked a question he would excitedly raise his hand with the same answer every time:
Kids are so much smarter and more practical than adults are!
Natasha April 4th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Aww thats too cute!!
My 4 year old has something new everyday they truely are wise beyond their years. The last thing she said was kinda gross but here goes. She asked me if her Boogers realized just how big she was?
Thanks for stoppin by coffeebreak
Jen April 4th, 2008 at 10:07 am
Thanks, I’m glad to give you a humor break! Kathleen and Natasha, these little ones really can be wise beyond their years! Here’s the original ending of my little story, which I cut because I loved ending this post with JoJo’s “stop, drop, and roll.” But anyway, this was my commentary on my daughter’s funniness:
After a really good laugh, and wiping away the tears, I thought about her childish words. Now, this would actually be a good series of actions to take before hand. Stop your wrongdoing, drop to your knees and pray for forgiveness, and roll…well, your sins are rolled away. Anyway, you can come up with your own analogy if you want, and keep your ears open for some interesting life applications out of the mouths of babes.
I love this! My kids say stuff regularly, but I’m so bad at remembering them long enough to get to paper and pen.
Jen April 4th, 2008 at 11:12 am
AreWeThereYet, I know the request well. Last I heard around my house, the tooth fairy saves up the teeth to mix together to make bigger teeth, which she then returns to your mouth.
Suelynn, if your computer is in a handy location, like mine, you can capture these moments as they happen. I started about 4 years ago with keeping a computer in the kitchen/living area. Right now, it’s a small laptop which doesn’t get in the way. Sometimes, I’ll just take 5-10 minutes and record, verbatim, the conversations going on. I try to do this at least once a week, to get a “snapshot” on paper. I type so much faster than I write, so this is the only way I can capture all the words.
I agree, if I don’t record the thing at that *very* moment, I’ll forget. So I think the key will be to have the computer or the journal right at your fingertips, in your living area, not back in an office or bedroom.
b.ritchie April 4th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Great one! My middle daughter was sitting in the window seat of the airplane and began shouting repeatedly, “Mommy, there’s God’s kingdom, there it is!!!” I quietly agreed with her.
My son has a t-shirt that says “Stop,drop & roll doesn’t work in Hell.” I love that t-shirt!
Jen April 5th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
b.ritchie, That is awesome! Now there is the evidence you’re doing a great job raising your kids. :-) Very sweet. If we could all just have that kind of enthusiasm, huh?
Mrs. Darling, yes, and this particular child is my one with such a compassionate heart, I’m not surprised to hear her want to find a way out for everyone. She’s always concerned for even the “bad guy,” not wanting anyone to spend eternity away from God. For a 5 year old, she amazes me.
MooBeeMa, oh my goodness, and I thought JoJo had a totally original statement! I’ll have to keep an eye out for that t-shirt.
For my readers outside the U.S. who may be confused with the “stop, drop, and roll,” this is the phrase taught to every elementary school child in a Fire Safety course as a reminder about what to do in case you’re in a fire. Basically, don’t panic and run wild. Get to the ground and roll to help put out any flames that may be on you.
That is SO funny! I love those kind of comments! My daughter cracked me up when she was 3. We were at a Bible Study luncheon when I asked Alaya if she wanted to share what she had prayed the night before. She whispered to me to say it and, on her behalf, I told the ladies that she had asked Jesus to come into her heart. She immediately added on in a loud, proud voice “AND, I CAN WIPE MY OWN BUM TOO!” Everyone desparately tried to keep a straight face and to congratulate her on her 2 big milestones!
How funny! When I was a kid, Bev (one of my closest friends since 5th grade) and her cousin got the idea that they would “dig” to hell to see what Satan looked like. Well they didn’t get very far, but they thought they saw his hair, then they decided they would try to mix cement and pour on it so he couldn’t get away. Bev is a lawyer now-maybe that explains it?
Jen April 5th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Jane, oh that’s a good one! And both are impressive milestones for a three-year-old!
Tipper, I am laughing out loud on this one! “They thought they saw his hair,” oh my goodness!!
After describing to my then-four-year-old daughter how God created all the animals in the world, she started hoping that “Maybe God will make some puppies in our backyard today.” Alas, I had to tell her that things don’t usually work out that way, but it was a lovely thought.
Sorry for the late reply. I don’t have that clear idea of hell so I don’t think my daughter has too. My mother is educating her about while I am away working in daytime.
BTW, words straight out of the babes’ mouth are the best!
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Too funny!
I love that! And no I can’t even answer your question, i can’t think of anything at the moment.
Great blog
Dee
That is soo cute! When we began homeschooling I was pregnant with number 4 and number 3 was almost 2yo. He loved to join us for class and every time I asked a question he would excitedly raise his hand with the same answer every time:
“God is in Heaven!”
Hilarious!
Kids are so much smarter and more practical than adults are!
Aww thats too cute!!
My 4 year old has something new everyday they truely are wise beyond their years. The last thing she said was kinda gross but here goes. She asked me if her Boogers realized just how big she was?
Thanks for stoppin by coffeebreak
Thanks, I’m glad to give you a humor break! Kathleen and Natasha, these little ones really can be wise beyond their years! Here’s the original ending of my little story, which I cut because I loved ending this post with JoJo’s “stop, drop, and roll.” But anyway, this was my commentary on my daughter’s funniness:
After a really good laugh, and wiping away the tears, I thought about her childish words. Now, this would actually be a good series of actions to take before hand. Stop your wrongdoing, drop to your knees and pray for forgiveness, and roll…well, your sins are rolled away. Anyway, you can come up with your own analogy if you want, and keep your ears open for some interesting life applications out of the mouths of babes.
That is too funny!! Shows they are really thinking!
When my son lost his first tooth, he wanted me to ‘Speed dial’ the toothfairy on my cell phone.
It’s something new everyday.
I love this! My kids say stuff regularly, but I’m so bad at remembering them long enough to get to paper and pen.
AreWeThereYet, I know the request well. Last I heard around my house, the tooth fairy saves up the teeth to mix together to make bigger teeth, which she then returns to your mouth.
Suelynn, if your computer is in a handy location, like mine, you can capture these moments as they happen. I started about 4 years ago with keeping a computer in the kitchen/living area. Right now, it’s a small laptop which doesn’t get in the way. Sometimes, I’ll just take 5-10 minutes and record, verbatim, the conversations going on. I try to do this at least once a week, to get a “snapshot” on paper. I type so much faster than I write, so this is the only way I can capture all the words.
I agree, if I don’t record the thing at that *very* moment, I’ll forget. So I think the key will be to have the computer or the journal right at your fingertips, in your living area, not back in an office or bedroom.
Great one! My middle daughter was sitting in the window seat of the airplane and began shouting repeatedly, “Mommy, there’s God’s kingdom, there it is!!!” I quietly agreed with her.
Unbelievably funny. Children are just so innocent!
My son has a t-shirt that says “Stop,drop & roll doesn’t work in Hell.” I love that t-shirt!
b.ritchie, That is awesome! Now there is the evidence you’re doing a great job raising your kids. :-) Very sweet. If we could all just have that kind of enthusiasm, huh?
Mrs. Darling, yes, and this particular child is my one with such a compassionate heart, I’m not surprised to hear her want to find a way out for everyone. She’s always concerned for even the “bad guy,” not wanting anyone to spend eternity away from God. For a 5 year old, she amazes me.
MooBeeMa, oh my goodness, and I thought JoJo had a totally original statement! I’ll have to keep an eye out for that t-shirt.
For my readers outside the U.S. who may be confused with the “stop, drop, and roll,” this is the phrase taught to every elementary school child in a Fire Safety course as a reminder about what to do in case you’re in a fire. Basically, don’t panic and run wild. Get to the ground and roll to help put out any flames that may be on you.
That is SO funny! I love those kind of comments! My daughter cracked me up when she was 3. We were at a Bible Study luncheon when I asked Alaya if she wanted to share what she had prayed the night before. She whispered to me to say it and, on her behalf, I told the ladies that she had asked Jesus to come into her heart. She immediately added on in a loud, proud voice “AND, I CAN WIPE MY OWN BUM TOO!” Everyone desparately tried to keep a straight face and to congratulate her on her 2 big milestones!
How funny! When I was a kid, Bev (one of my closest friends since 5th grade) and her cousin got the idea that they would “dig” to hell to see what Satan looked like. Well they didn’t get very far, but they thought they saw his hair, then they decided they would try to mix cement and pour on it so he couldn’t get away. Bev is a lawyer now-maybe that explains it?
Jane, oh that’s a good one! And both are impressive milestones for a three-year-old!
Tipper, I am laughing out loud on this one! “They thought they saw his hair,” oh my goodness!!
A classic line, Jennifer. “Stop, drop, and roll” should go into a kid’s Christian joke book somewhere!
Lol!
After describing to my then-four-year-old daughter how God created all the animals in the world, she started hoping that “Maybe God will make some puppies in our backyard today.” Alas, I had to tell her that things don’t usually work out that way, but it was a lovely thought.
Sorry for the late reply. I don’t have that clear idea of hell so I don’t think my daughter has too. My mother is educating her about while I am away working in daytime.
BTW, words straight out of the babes’ mouth are the best!
So cute! I love getting a kids’ eye view of the world!
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