Kids Talk About God from Creators Syndicate

How Can Jesus Be 100 Percent God and 100 Percent Man? for 12/31/2007

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800

"He did things like his Dad (100 percent God), and He did things like we do (since he's 100 percent man)," says Candice, 10. I'm impressed, Candice! You have succeeded where others have failed.

Probably no question in all of philosophy and theology has spawned more debate than this one.

Yet, an accurate answer can be given in one word: MYSTERY.

"Great is the ...

Updated: Mon Dec 31, 2007

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What Does God Do? for 01/07/2008

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

"God does almost everything," says Caleb, 10. "He watches us while we're asleep, and he watches us in the day, too. He never sleeps, and he never gets hurt. But the most important thing is he never lets us down."

Caleb, thanks for assuring us that God never falls down or lets us down.

One of the items on a list of God's activities compiled by Hannah, 9, might s ...

Updated: Mon Jan 07, 2008

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What Does Heaven Look Like? (Part 1 of 3) for 01/14/2008

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

"I think I would have my own room and not with my brother," says Danielle, 7.

Danielle, if you did share a room with your brother in heaven, you would love every minute. You'll like heaven's version of your brother.

"Well, heaven is big. God has a big house, and heaven is really big like a yard," says Carissa, 5.

Yes, "big" is the key word. Hea ...

Updated: Mon Jan 14, 2008

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What Does Heaven Look Like? (Part 2 of 3) for 01/21/2008

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

"I think heaven is at least one million times better than the best cruise in the world!" says Zachary, 9.

Maybe this is why cruise ships are so popular. Deep in our hearts, we know there's a perfect place. Everyone has a sense of beauty and a longing to return to paradise. The problem with going on a perfect Caribbean cruise is that we take our imperfections with us. When we jo ...

Updated: Mon Jan 21, 2008

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What Does Heaven Look Like? (Part 3 of 3) for 01/28/2008

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

"Heaven is probably so stunning that it makes your eyes all watery. I also think heaven has everything you can dream of," says Alison, 9.

Have you ever known tears of joy from hearing an operatic tenor like Luciano Pavarotti, seeing a masterpiece like Rembrandt's "The Return of the Prodigal Son" or visiting a paradise like the Fiji Islands? Could it be that tears-of-j ...

Updated: Mon Jan 28, 2008

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How Were First-Century Churches Different From Most Modern-Day Churches? (Part 1 of 2) for 02/04/2008

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800

"They didn't have air conditioning, carpet or nothing," says Dylan, age 5. Actually, it was "the way the seats were lined up," says Milese, 6. No, that wasn't it at all: "because there were no chairs back then," says Halie, 6.

You all missed it, says Hannah, 6: "They did not have toys back then or church dresses."

Many interesting answers, b ...

Updated: Mon Feb 04, 2008

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How Were First-Century Churches Different From Most Modern-Day Churches? (Part 2 of 2) for 02/11/2008

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800

"Church is different today because we get to sit on chairs, and they had to sit on the wet, soggy ground," says Bilwood, age 6.

There's nothing worse than a soggy toga.

"Church was different because they had church on the outside, not inside," says Hunter, 7.

Hunter is referring to early Christians meeting out-of-doors. Church buildings didn't exist beca ...

Updated: Mon Feb 11, 2008

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What Will You Do Your First Day in Heaven? for 02/18/2008

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800

"I'm going to jump in the snow, talk to God, swim in the pool and look for Mommy," says Ricky, 5.

I'm glad Mom made your list, Ricky, even if she's at the bottom.

"When I go to heaven, I'm going to ride the angels," says Tommy, 8. "I will praise God all the days with all my heart, and I won't do anything bad."

Tommy, maybe your guardian angel w ...

Updated: Mon Feb 18, 2008

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How Can Love Cover Sin? for 02/25/2008

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Explain the proverb: "Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins."

"While I was eating lunch with my friends, one of them told another he was fat," says Connor, age 7. "The word 'fat' upset my friend and me."

Did you say "fat"? That's a fightin' word for many people. Call me ugly, call me crazy, but don't call me fat.

Providenti ...

Updated: Mon Feb 25, 2008

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Should We Be Content With All Things? for 03/03/2008

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800

"Yes, at least when your mom is around. It's rude to tell your mom you don't like something she cooked," says Jessica, age 9.

Now that we're on the topic of food, let's hear from Miriam, 11, on spinach: "Yes, I think spinach is disgusting. I still need to eat it to grow strong."

Oysters Rockefeller or spinach quiche might give you a new perspective on the slimy ...

Updated: Mon Mar 03, 2008

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What is the Lesson of the Red Sea Parting? for 03/10/2008

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700

"Moses holded out his stick, and it splitted up," says Jessica, age 6. "It was a miracle when Moses put the stick into the big sea," adds Hillary, 6.

Gee, I wonder whether Teddy Roosevelt was thinking of Moses when he said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far."

Indeed, Moses did go far, but it wasn't because he depended on his big sti ...

Updated: Mon Mar 10, 2008

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What is the Last Supper? for 03/17/2008

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700

"The Last Supper was crackers with dots on it," says Devin, 4. "Jesus was there, nobody else. Oh, yeah, the wise men were there eating with Jesus. The sheep came with them."

Devin, I think you've merged two Bible stories. As for crackers with dots, that's a modern adaptation of the bread Jesus broke and distributed to his disciples.

"The Last Supper was wh ...

Updated: Mon Mar 17, 2008

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What Does it Mean to Abide in Christ? (Part 1 of 2) for 03/24/2008

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700

"Abiding in Christ is not going outside when my mom tells me not to," says Alexandra, age 5.

Refusing to go outside of God's will has everything to do with abiding in Christ. "Abiding means you need to stay with God and listen to him," says Fayette, 8. "He wants us to stay with him and learn more about him. He loves us all and wants all the people to stick to him ...

Updated: Mon Mar 24, 2008

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What Does it Mean to Abide in Christ? (Part 2 of 2) for 03/31/2008

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700

"'Abide' means to follow God's instructions, be nice and polite, and don't call anyone names," says Garrett, age 8.

Refraining from name-calling might also mean that your nose will continue to abide in its proper place.

"'Abide' means to rest in his home and to read the Bible. Whenever you abide in Christ, it means you have a bunch of peace," says Taylor, 10.
Updated: Mon Mar 31, 2008

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What Do You Think Your New Name Will Be in God's Kingdom? (Part 1 of 2) for 04/07/2008

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

"I think God will give me 'Bubba' as a new name," says Andrew, age 11. "'Bubba' means like a good friend. I think everybody will have a good name in heaven because there is no evil there."

If there's a southern section of heaven, Bubba should work just fine.

It's "Scooby Doo" for Drew, 7. "He's my favorite character, and he's always funny."< ...

Updated: Mon Apr 07, 2008

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What Do You Think Your New Name Will Be in God's Kingdom? (Part 2 of 2) for 04/14/2008

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet," wrote Shakespeare. But is it really true that names are unimportant?

God is in the naming business, and so is the devil. Whoever names, rules. In fact, God gave man dominion over the Earth and let the first man name all the animals. Are you ruling the domain God gave you by calling good and ev ...

Updated: Mon Apr 14, 2008

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Which of the Ten Commandments is the Most Important? for 04/21/2008

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

According to one e-mail I received, the Fifth Commandment is "Humor thy father and mother." Although humor may help at times, the word is "honor."

Alyssa, age 8, says honoring your parents is especially important "because if you don't, it will get you into trouble."

Taylor, 10, agrees with Alyssa but for a different reason. "If you did not obey y ...

Updated: Mon Apr 21, 2008

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What Is Heaven Like? for 04/28/2008

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

"Everything is free," says Christina, age 12. "Everyone lives in a mansion. No one has to go to work. There are no house payments."

We forget that our original parents lived in a paradise resort called Eden. God made the house payments and provided room service. Homelessness started when Adam and Eve sinned. God closed Eden.

Contrary to some, work is not part o ...

Updated: Mon Apr 28, 2008

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Kids Talk About God for 05/05/2008

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Jacob Braude tells the story of a man who hadn't seen an old friend in years. "How is your wife?" the man asked.

"She's in heaven," replied the friend.

"Oh, I'm sorry." Realizing this was not appropriate, he added, "I mean, I'm glad." Trying once again to say the right thing, he said, "Well, I'm surprised."

Friends, I'm surp ...

Updated: Mon May 05, 2008

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Why Did God Make Us? for 05/12/2008

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

"God made us because he was tired of seeing dinosaurs on the world," says Austin, age 7. "He didn't like the dinosaurs," adds Colton, 6. Are you guys saying we're God's Plan B? Think again.

"I think God created us because God thought we would be special, and it turns out we are special!" says Chelsea, 8. Now we're on the right track. Being created in God's i ...

Updated: Mon May 12, 2008

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