Ride home conversations
Three conversations to avoid in the car on the way home from church:
1. “That music was just too loud. They need to get rid of the drums.”
2. “The message was so boring! I was biting tongue to keep awake.”
3. (To your child) “What was your Bible story about?”
Why is it not a good idea to ask your child about the Bible story? Most likely he will look at you blankly and say, "I don’t remember."
So what do you ask your child in the car? You can know what your child is learning by going to the PRC website or picking up the teaching for the day when you pick up your child.
This way, when you get in the car, you do not need to ask, “What was the Bible story?” Instead, you can ask meaningful questions like, “Moses was afraid when God asked him to lead the Israelites. How did you feel when you heard that story? When have you felt afraid like that…?
Remember, the majority of spiritual life change for a child happens at home. Each weekend, we give you a starting point for meaningful application and teaching that you can use. When you reinforce what he has heard at church, it gives the Holy Spirit the opportunity to make a strong impact in the child’s life.
So what are you talking about on the way home from church?