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'Out of the mouth of babes'

The things kids say in — and about — the church

Published: Thursday, July 24, 2008 12:12 a.m. MDT
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During one talk during sacrament meeting, the speaker mentioned "inspired men." My little boy Ian, 3, asked me why the speaker was talking about "Spider-Man."

Scott R. Edgar

Salt Lake City

When our daughter was 5 years old, we had been learning the hymn, "I Wonder When He Comes Again" in Primary. We sang it at home occasionally also. Apparently, when she sang the words, "I wonder when he comes again, will herald angels sing," she had a definite picture in mind. One day as we entered the Deseret Book store at the Cottonwood Mall in Salt Lake City, she looked up at a framed picture of Jesus Christ with his arms extended out, flanked on each side by a host of angels, and she said, "Mommy, I know which one is Harold Angel!" Since then, I never think of or sing that hymn without remembering her remark that day.

Mina Larson

Salt Lake City

The Primary president asked the question: "What is the greatest gift Heavenly Father has given us?" Several hands went up — "home," "cars," "clothes," "church," "flowers" ... Finally, the president repeated the question: "What is the GREATEST gift Heavenly Father has given us?" A little 3-year-old stretched up her arm and shouted, "Grandma!"

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Carol Searle

Midvale

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