It’s kind of dreary here, but I guess I can’t complain. I’m listening to the news about the hurricane on MSNBC.com and it’s a lot worse there. I’ve been praying this morning that the loss of life would be minimal. I feel especially bad as I read stories about disabled people who were unable to evacuate New Orleans.
There’s an interesting article in the new issue of Presbyterians Today (www.pcusa.org/today). It’s called “Start Them Early” and offers tips on activating your child’s spiritual life. There are a lot more things involved in the article, but here’s the bulleted list:
- Model the spiritual life for your children
- Remember, it’s never too early
- Institute a quiet time
- Teach children to pray
- Participate in a community of faith
- Have your child create a personal prayer space
- Encourage daily spiritual habits
- Bring out the fruit of the spirit in your children
- Stress the Golden Rule
- Pray daily for your children and their spiritual growth
