The Joy...

When you get a glimpse into their hearts....

We try to do a Bible time during school. We read from different Bible story books, study their AWANA and pray.

Today we read a story called "The Death of a Rich Man" Luke 16:19-31 from a Precious Moments Storybook Treasury book. I read the story and the kiddos had questions. Aubree got a little confused on the details when the rich man did not go to heaven.

He looked up to heaven and cried out in pain, "Please, help me! Come down and give me cool water to drink. I'm burning alive. I can't stand it."

So, we talked about this being a picture of how eternity will be separated from God if Jesus is not the Lord and Savior of our lives. Bryce was sitting beside of me and started talking. As he was talking, his lips started quivering and tears were in his eyes. He's still not really sure why the story and questions affected him they way did. I think the parable shows the distinct difference in heaven and hell and it really touched his heart. He even asked about being sad that you were in heaven and missing earth. Needless to say, one of the awesome blessings of homeschooling!!!