Proud Moment
We were discussing the topic of Contentment in our Sunday evening service last Sunday. The subject of money came up as we looked at 1 Tim 6:6-10, where it talks about godliness with contentment being great gain, and also about the love of money. Pastor asked, "So how would we know if we are trying to find our contentment in money?" and the floor was opened up for comments. Noah raised his hand, which was a surprise to me (normally he doesn't comment), and was called on. I was momentarily glad he was entering the discussion and genuinely interested in his comment. But then, from our newly twelve-year-old son's mouth, came the three words that have the potential to strike the most fear in the heart of any parent. Noah began his comment with "My mom says..." Pause. I tell you, in the nanosecond that it took for Noah to get to the next word in that sentence, time. stood. still. I was paralyzed in my chair and heat surged into my cheeks as my addled brain