Monday, May 25, 2009

Memorial Day Q & A

These questions were asked of us today by our 5-year old grandson. How would you answer them?

1. What does a soldier do?
2. Is Memorial Day for Kasmir Pulaski? (Illinois residents will understand this one.)
3. Where is heaven?
4. What kind of punishment did Jesus get?
5. Why can't I see Him right now?
6. Can I have a blue and green bike?

2 comments:

Pastor D said...

oh my...tough questions...

#1. They put their life on hold to keep us safe...so we can do ALL the things we like to do.
#2. It's for people even more important than him!
#3. Closer then you think...beyond time and space...think of your best day...even better!
#4.Worse then your most misserable day...so you can be better then you deserve.
#5. Soon and very soon we are going to see the King...
#6. Christmas is in 7 months! How about a red one?

Remember talking to a group of 5 year olds...Question: Who is your Lord and Savior? Answer: Jesus!
Question: What did He do? Answer: He went to the cross! Question: What did He do with your sins? Answer: He took 'em! Question: What happened to your sins? Answer: They got gone!


Huggs to your grandson!

Michelle Van Loon said...

You're going to ba a wonderful grandpa!

We tried to answer questions like these as our own kids were growing up, but it was a different dynamic entirely to respond to Gabriel's questions yesterday. It really bothered him that I couldn't tell him where heaven is, even though I gave an answer similar to the one you suggested above. I loved the way his very literal mind tried to make sense of something so...other than us. I know God is working in that little guy's life!