During my stay in Havana, Cuba, I had the privilege of spending a Sunday with Dr. Henry Blackaby, author of Experiencing God. Be watchful and thankful for life and the daily opportunities for God to work in your lives. Be wise in the way that we interact with outsiders - parents need to know about God's love through Jesus Christ, making the most of every opportunity. Given the conditions of our families in today's society, and the importance of the preschool years as foundational for a lifetime, our every word and action should be in complete accordance with the love and guidance of Christ living in us. In our materialistic world people look for authentic relationships.
Parents often provide things for their children instead of providing time for listening and sharing.
Stress and busy lifestyles have gradually taken their toll on people of all ages. We have an opportunity in weekday education to focus on building relationships with the children we teach. One of the best ways to do this is through the use of stories. Jesus used stories to teach the children of Israel and others who would listen. He did not say anything to them without using a parable.