When it comes to our boys I try not to make our faith too mysterious. I try to speak as plainly as possible so there’s no confusion. For example, we don’t “say grace” before we eat. What does that mean anyway? No, I tell them we are going to “say thank you” to God for providing us food. I’m not even a stickler that this appreciation should occur before we start eating. The heart of thanks–before, during and after our meals–is what I want to instill. All has been progressing well at the meal table I thought. But then the other day Jadon showed me otherwise.

The boys were at the table about to eat breakfast. As I finished putting the food on the table, I told Jadon to thank God for his food. As we’ve taught him, he began: “Thank you God for our food. Please bless it. In Jesus’ name …”

Suddenly, he says “Mommy, do you know what Jesus’ name is?”

Completely intrigued, I replied, “Um, do you?”

“Uh-huh,” he says, “Jesus’ name AMEN!”

Obviously I have more ’splainin’ to do.