Seth, our curious 5-year-old, was with us during a recent communion service. He watched intently as I received the elements and bowed my head to pray.

A few seconds later, I stole a peek at our unusually quiet son to see what he was up to. He was by then intently watching his daddy at prayer after taking communion. I was delighted that he was observing the solemnity of the occasion. "Good parental example," I thought.

My gratification was short-lived as Seth leaned toward me and whispered: "What's in that stuff? You eat it and go right to sleep."