Do we really understand how much Jesus loves kids?
I’ve read this text from Matthew 18 many times and every time it reminds me of Jesus doing a Mafia impression. I picture DeNiro or Pacino saying these words.
“And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” Matthew 18:5-6
This was in my personal reading this week and it fit together for me. I have kids on my mind these days. We had a great night at the Jackhammers’ game in Joliet with literally the majority of the crowd being from Parkview. And our Kid’s workers were especially recognized there as this was a fun - reward night - for them. We have an amazing group of Children’s workers at this church. I say that a lot, but it’s fresh on my mind after sitting in the group of them Monday night. Selfless people, I love them.
And kids are on my mind, because I got to see John and Kim Bretzlaff’s new baby boy named Gibson (yes, after the guitar). Middle name is William, not Les Paul, though.
And kids are on my mind, because my oldest one was home for a week and she’s gone back to Music City, and we are moving Lauren into college in Wheaton tomorrow. She’s been at a camp so she “left home” already, but moving in is this weekend. And Becca is starting back to high school this week. So it’s a big change week for us.
Denise and I commented to Kim that it’s kind of weird for us to be on this side of things. They are bringing one into the world at the same time we are letting ours go on into the world. It’s really hard to believe.
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