Kids and God

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments
with her five and six year olds. After explaining
the commandment to “honor thy father and thy mother,” she
asked “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to
treat our brothers and sisters?”
One little boy answered, “Thou shall not kill.”
One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex was
staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the
church. It was covered with names, and small American
flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year-old
had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor
walked up, stood beside the boy and said quietly, “Good
morning Alex.”
“Good morning, Pastor” replied the young man, still focused
on the plaque. “Pastor McGhee, what is this?” Alex asked.
“Well, son, it’s a memorial to all the men and women who
have died in the service.”
Soberly, they stood together, staring at the large plaque.
Little Alex’s voice was barely audible when he asked,
“Which one, the 9:00 or the 10:30 service?”