by Shannon Popkin | Nov 12, 2011 | Kids' Perspective, Sin
When he was about four, Cade asked me if there will be pirates in heaven. He really loved pirates and wanted to be sure that his mateys would be walking next to him on the streets o’ gold. Since pirates are fundamentally people who greedily steal from others, I...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 10, 2011 | Kids' Perspective, Parenting
When Cade was a preschooler, Ken told him, “Come here and let me help you wipe your nose.” But Cade responded, “Oh, that’s ok, Dad. Because, look… I know how to get it all back up in there.” And he gave a giant sniff.Do you...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 7, 2011 | Church, Family, Kids' Perspective
I looked down at Cade in the pew beside me, busy at work decorating his bulletin. I thought, “Well, at least he’s not distracting anyone.” But when I looked closer, I realized that he was worshipping God in his own way:Yes, we do! All of us…(If...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 5, 2011 | Father, Kids' Perspective, Parenting
My husband is selflessly available to our kids, and they know it. If he’s in the room, they’re constantly saying, “Hey, Dad… Hey, Dad…” If he’s somewhere else in the house, but they know he’s home, they will find him....
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 3, 2011 | Kids' Perspective, Parenting
I was talking to a young mom at church, when a little boy came up and tugged on her skirt. He said, “I hun-gy.” She picked him up and continued to talk to me. A few moments later, he said again, “I hun-gy.” She bounced him on her hip a little...
by Shannon Popkin | Sep 13, 2011 | Kids' Perspective
When Lindsay was two, we were at the beach one day and she tipped her little head back to peer up at a teenager on his lifeguard chair. With great veneration, she announced in reverent tones, “That’s the king, isn’t it, Daddy?” She had gathered all the information...