Why I take my son to Church

by Ed

Over at Miss Lady Ma'am she did a post describing her desire to attend church before Easter. Very touching post and caused me to share the following.

While walking up to Church Sunday Bacchus Jr. stated that he liked going to Church and I asked him why. His answer

Because Jesus loves us…..I responded with, yes he does.

Although I didn't attend Church on a regular basis as a child, I always admired the people who did. They seemed more grounded in life and were purpose-driven. I began my journey to attend Church when Bacchus Jr. was born. After watching my wife give birth, I knew there had to be a God…… I can't gurantee that Bacchus Jr. will share my beliefs, but he will not be ignorant to what the Bible teaches us. So I guess I can add this to my Promise to my Son post. My thoughts on Miss Lady Ma'am wanting to attend Church relate to shopping. One of my foundest memories of my deceased father were the times we spent shopping togther for my new Easter suits for the year. As a kid I hated this entire event, but as an adult I became aware that this was part of his teaching me to become a man….. So dads, take you sons to Church!!!!

2 comments

1 Miss Lady Ma'am { 03.21.06 at 2:28 am }: Thanks for the reference, I’m glad to be a source of inspiration.

My husband and I both grew up going to church, him more so than I. He went to a Baptist private school for 9 years, too. The difference between the two of us is that he’s “sick of church” and I’m not. As for being more grounded and purpose driven, I think that has more to do with what you get out of church, than how often you go.

So, yes Dads, take your sons (and daughters) to church, but make sure they’re learning something and not getting burnt out.
2 tanyetta { 04.07.08 at 1:12 am }: My son loves going to church. Ask him why?

Because they give you candy.

Ya’ll pray for me!