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“If Loving God Was a Crime, I’d Be an Outlaw” is God’s favourite song, says Ross, age 11. It’s definitely a catchy title, but I can’t say I’ve ever heard it. Now we come to the controversy. In one corner, we have Andrew, 12, who says: “God has no favourite song. He doesn’t care about…

“God made guys for a reason we don’t know, but I know they’re good for something,” says Allison, 12. Good for something? I hope so. “Men lay around the house, but sometimes they do stuff, too,” says Shelby, 8. “Sometimes they’re helpful.” Gee, thanks a lot, Shelby. Have you been talking to Allison? “God created…

“Insanity is hereditary. You get it from your kids,” read a sign in Brussels, Belgium. Or, as author Jean Kerr wrote, “The real menace in dealing with a 5-year-old is that in no time at all you begin to sound like one.” The fifth commandment is designed to keep parents sane by giving children a…

Explain the Proverb, “Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.” “While I was eating lunch with my friends, one of them told another he was fat,” says Connor, age 7. “The word ‘fat’ upset my friend and me.” Did you say “fat”? That’s a fightin’ word for many people. Call me ugly, call…

“I’m going to jump in the snow, talk to God, swim in the pool and look for Mommy,” says Ricky, 5. I’m glad Mom made your list, Ricky, even if she’s at the bottom. “When I go to heaven, I’m going to ride the angels,” says Tommy, 8. “I will praise God all the days…

(Part 2 of 2) “Dear God: Help everyone on the hard math test. I love you, God, and in Jesus name I pray.” This prayer was offered by Mallory, 8, but it represents a sense of helplessness for all who are math challenged. Kids talk about God After the terrible devastation of Hurricane Sandy on the…

“God’s lesson is that you can run from me, but you can’t hide,” says Kate, age 10. “If you are playing hide and go seek or if somebody can’t find you, God can,” says Sara, 10. We all think we’re experts at hiding from God. Our stories may not be as dramatic as Jonah’s, but…