Kid Instructions For Life

            Living life can be a daunting task. Sometimes, we need good advice on how to do it. How about this:

Top Ten Kid Instructions for Life

 10. Never trust a dog to watch your food.  Patrick, Age 10  

   9. Wear a hat when feeding seagulls. Rocky, Age 9   

  8. Sleep in your clothes so you'll be dressed in the morning. Stephanie, Age 8

  7. When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don't answer him.

      Heather, Age 16  

  6. Never tell your mom her diet's not working. Michael, Age 14  

  5. Don't pick on your sister when she's holding a baseball bat. Joel, Age 12   

  4. Never try to baptize a cat. Laura, Age 13

  3. Never do pranks at a police station. Sam, Age 10

  2. Never dare your little brother to paint the family car.  Phillip, Age 13

  1. Remember you're never too old to hold your father's hand. Molly, Age 11

            As good as that advice is, maybe we can find better places to look. How about starting with the Bible?

The Wheelbarrow

            An old story goes like this:

            The strong young man at the construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He made a special case of making fun of one of the older workmen.

            After several minutes one older worker had had enough. "Why don't you put your money where your mouth is?" he said. "I will bet a week's wages that I can haul something in a wheelbarrow over to that building that you won't be able to wheel back."

            "You're on, old man," the young guy replied.             

            The old man reached out and grabbed the wheelbarrow by the handles. Then he turned to the young man and said, "Alright. Get in."  

           

            Sometimes, it’s better to be wise than strong.