Dinner Conversations

We have had some of the best conversations with our kids this past week. I think the biggest part of this is that I have decided to go back to making a two week menu and posting it on the fridge - the kids like going and looking at the menu and talking about what we will be eating that day and for dinner especially. So, we have had some excellent family time around this table this past week.

A few nights ago, the topic was about how old Jesus was and what was here before the Earth. We decided that Jesus is like infinity - no beginning and no end and that there was just darkness and void before Creation.

Tonight, Hannah was on the Bible topic again. She had been randomly reading parts of the old testament today and was just chatting about what she had read. She then turned to Joel and said, "Dad, who's your favorite Bible character besides Jesus and Joel of course?" We all chuckled and then proceeded to go around and say who our favorites were and why. Here were the conclusions:
Joel: Liked Joshua because he was faithful to God and his people regardless of the circumstances.
Malachi: Liked Obadiah because it was a cool name!
Hannah: Liked Rahab because even though she had led a life of sin and prostitution; she was still able to turn around her life and be obedient to God in a time that really mattered.
Ronnie: I like Esther and David equally. David because despite his failure and shortcomings he was STILL considered a man after God's own heart and Esther because she totally ROCKS having the courage to go before the King uninvited despite the way women were treated at the time.
Tyler: Liked Jesus because he made lots of food from fish and because Jesus loves him (I know, heartwarming!)
Kestra was actually exhausted and barely had enough energy to eat but I do know that she likes Esther because she is a Queen!

These are such PRECIOUS times with my kids and I love it! There are lots of "cute" things that kids do as preschoolers and early elementary ages but I really am blessed by these conversations that come up and revolve around the Bible as the kids get older. What a treasure to know that without Joel or I bringing these things up - our kids are thinking about them!

This raised a challenge for me: Do I randomly talk with my friends and family about the Bible? Sure we talk lots about daily life challenges and occurances but do we talk about SPIRITUAL insights on a day to day basis? I was challenged to just sit with my friends and family about things that REALLY matter!