Dinosaurs are a gripping subject for most elementary students, and media has been adding to the hype for decades. They are fascinating creatures. It is the biggest ones we are talking about, which are extinct. But not all ancient creatures are extinct. Some smaller living things today look nearly identical… Continue reading
Eighth: “Why did my friend die? What happens when I die?” The young man was very sick. His school friends had prayed for him. The church prayed for him. The fast-acting cancer was relentless. After several months of treatment with notes, visits, and ongoing prayer from friends, he died. It… Continue reading
Seventh in this series: “Is the end of the world coming soon?” It is surprising how many children ask the question. Fears take unusual turns, but we forget that media has a way of exacerbating the worst, and it affects the young. Fears of many kinds are grossly magnified in… Continue reading
Sixth: “Is this life on earth all there is? Aren’t there lots of aliens?” Do aliens exist? It’s another familiar question from children, especially if they are from cultures where people watch lots of media. Consider another example: Having spent time with a ministry leader talking about biblical creation for… Continue reading
Fifth: Did I really come from a monkey? We have heard the question often, and we have answered it often. One child asked it this way, “Are the books right that we come from monkeys?” Sometimes they point to pictures or a book. Another little one, with detailed pictures from… Continue reading
Fourth: Why can’t people just get along? Some children have many ways of asking why “we” cannot just get along. As the question is posed, they refer to difficulties in making friends, issues with parents, or their acceptance by other students. Some reference world events and are shaken by the… Continue reading
