Fostering Family Devotionals

I could have easily titled this post, “How to Create Turmoil at Dinner.”  I am not a very idealistic person, but I had this vision of my family gathered around the dinner table.  Everyone satisfied and content after a home cooked meal.  I clear my throat, open the Bible and every eye turns to me and my kids listen intently as I read from God’s word.  We then have an age appropriate discussion applying the text to our hearts, followed by heartfelt prayers and a singing of Kumbaya.  The kids politely ask to be dismissed from the table and get ready for bed in a spirit of quiet reflection.  End scene.