Dabney, our new program assistant, is helping me to bring order out of chaos in my office. This means going through lots of files. What treasures I have found! Here is one of these recovered gems:
TOP TEN WAYS TO TURN YOUR KIDS OFF TO CHURCH
1. Schedule personal or family events to conflict with church services and activities.
2. Don’t get too close to anyone in the church. Refrain from developing relationships with Christians lest your child learn about the joy and benefits of fellowship.
3. Look often at your watch during worship services and complain bitterly, look annoyed, or freak out when church lasts longer than you think it should.
4. Do the best you can to make sure your child arrives on time for soccer, lessons and school events, but don’t worry if he or she skips or is late to church or Sunday School.
5. Bring your family to church only when (a) you have nothing better to do; (b) you have a personal need; or (c) you feel really guilty.
6. Don’t volunteer for anything or make any kind of long-term commitment at church. Remember, you’ve got to keep your options open to do things that are more important.
7. Remind your child how imperfect your church leaders are and regularly point out their mistakes. Make sure he/she understands that you know more about leading the church than its current leadership.
8. Tithe and financially support your local church and its missions with the same enthusiasm as when you pay your taxes.
9. Change churches every few years.
10. And whatever you do, don’t let church influence the way you live your life.
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