Rack, Shack and Benny

Last week when I was over for dinner with these guys we read the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (taken from Daniel 1-3) in their family devotional Bible. I love it when we read these stories together. I just love how they are told in kid-friendly language. They give me a fresh perspective. I also love hearing the children pray. I love the fact that these parents create opportunities for their kids to pray. Way back in November I wrote these words in my journal,

"Hear God's word from a child's persepctive...

We need to be reminded of the beauty of God's word and the faith of children.

For new perspective, read a children's bible!"

In the kids bible we're reading from there is always an activity to coincide with each story. A few weeks ago we got to act out David and Goliath (multiple times) and had too much fun defeating Goliath and proclaiming our victory becuase of God's help. Last night we had the chance to do the activity that went along with the story of "Rack, Shack, and Benny" who would not worship the idol that King Nebuchadnezzar had made and declared all to bow down to. As a consequence, they were sent to the fiery furnace. Their response was, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and He will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if He does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up."Although they were thrown in the fiery furnace, an angel of the Lord can to their side, they did not perish and ultimately the King declared that these three men served the true and living God!

For our activity were got to Roast Marshmellows!

Well, with no yard here and no campfires nearby, we opted to do the "stove-top" version of roasted marshmellows. We got our crackers (made a substitution for Graham wafers because you can't find them here), chocolate and... Peanut Butter! Including peanut butter in the s'more was just like eating a "Reese's Peanut Butter Cup." Great idea, Ruth! Ok, enough build up... here are the pics!

Sorry that you missed out on this Matt.
You'll have to convince them to do it again

How funny is this?

What do you think? Going to try this at home?

Yummy! Best s'mores ever!