Maybe children don’t need the bells and whistles to make a connection to God’s truths. They need simplicity and relationship.
This phrase is from the Godly Play® lesson about the Holy Family, written by Jerome W. Berryman. It says that the Christ Child grew up to be a man and died on the cross. That is very sad, but it is also wonderful, in an Easter kind of way. Now... he is everywhere, and in every time.
12 April 2011
simplicity and relationship
4 comments:
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I love that quote! Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteDo you mind if I copy your language on "If you're new to commenting on blogs"? I'm finding some people are confused and you sure do spell it out nicely!
Peace,
Leslie
I think relationship is the KEY to evangelism and discipleship at every age
ReplyDeleteLeslie - Sure! Thanks for asking, and thanks for the kind words.
ReplyDeletestf - A good point!
I just went in and added the paragraph on commenting! Thanks so much! I think it will be helpful!
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