So I have been recently reading a book entitled, "Is a Lost Cause" by Marva Dawn, for my Master's class. This book is written to challenge church's and Pastor's about how they educate children and youth. She picks apart many different aspects of educating the children in the church from areas like worship and liturgy. While reading this book she has made me think and ponder much about what I believe about training up children in the church. But more importantly while I have been reading this book she has challenged and made me think about who and what I am as a father and how I educate my children about God and my relationship with Him. In the book she ends each chapter with contemplation questions for the reader to think about when it comes to kids in church. I wanted to give you today some of the questions I have been thinking and asking myself as a father as I have been reading this book. These questions made me think hard about my desire, love, teaching, and education of my kids when it comes to the most important things to know, my faith and love in Jesus.
In which dimension of social life have I noticed the greatest lack of moral character and do my kids know?
Are there any groups of people from whom I have noticed excellent results in raising of their children? What are their secrets?
Which aspects of the culture around me are useful for raising my kids in the faith? Which should be rejected outright? Which can be transformed?
How is the church a gift to my kids?
Are my children eagerly sharing their faith?
How often do I read the Bible with and pray with my kids?
How much are my kids involved with me in serving God at church and in the world?
Am I intentional about showing my kids, Jesus in my life?
Do my kids see and know that I love my wife and treat her like my most prized gift?
Do my kids see me pray, ask for forgiveness, tell others about Jesus, and sacrifice for Jesus because I love Him?
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