Bruce Melver tells about a precocious six-year-old in his church who thought and talked like an adult. His name was Blair Miles and he posed some challenging questions for his pastor to answer. Bruce tells about one Sunday after church when Blair came up to him and asked Bruce if he could have a conference with him.

“Of course, Blair,” Bruce replied, “I’d be happy to visit with you anytime.”

Blair thought for a moment and then said that he had better talk first with his parents to see when they could bring him to the church. Bruce said he smiled and wondered what was on Blair’s mind. Three days later he found out. Blair sat in his office and came right to the point. “I have a question to ask you,” he began.

“Fine,” said Bruce, “what’s your question?”

Without hesitation Blair asked, “Ho…