1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. 3“Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom ...
Preschool children use imagination, paint and cut-outs to create a mural. The mural depicts Jesus welcoming children from culturally diverse backgrounds. Print and cut out the pictures of Jesus and children (see Resources). Attach a 10-foot length of poster paper or gift wrap to a wall with ...
About 22 years ago, my dad and I took my oldest sons backpacking in the Sangre de Cristos. As we climbed the 13,200-foot pass to drop into the Deadman basin, I saw Dad slowing down. His knee had been giving him plenty of trouble. It was before his knee replacement, and he was ...
The parents were bringing their children to be blessed by Jesus. “It was the custom for mothers to bring their children to some distinguished Rabbi on the first birthday that he might bless them.” William Barclay Jesus made it clear that these children needed to be the focus of our mi...
But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, “Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Legacy Standard Bible But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, “Permit the children to come ...
Jerusalem welcoming Jesus Then I was startled yet again to see that Jesus not only spoke of afuturefor Jerusalem (in those verses from Revelation) but prophesied that there would be a time after his death and resurrection when the residents of Jerusalem would welcome him. ...
Let us step into the dance that God [Father-Son-Holy Spirit] has invited us to, bringing our full selves, and in turn, welcoming others to do the same. When we do, we will discover that the greatest joy of all is found not in hiding, but in being fully known and fully loved. ...
While I was growing up, my family displayed a nativity scene near our Christmas tree and opposite a miniature winter village. It was a warm and welcoming place for visitors; as well as, a place to share stories, and gifts. I often wondered how Jesus could be so humble, and yet fully ...
my part, but I wonder if many will think that this false god is Jesus. It concerns me to hear about many who think that Jesus will return anytime. I’ve read comments to the effect of, “for the Jews, they will be welcoming their Messiah, but for us, it is the second coming.”...
in consequences, but His hand holds strong and will prevail. As I trust that the moon will stay in its orbit by a creative force that permeates every cell of the universe, so I must trust that God, my Spiritual Gravity, will manage the orbit my children take and draw them to Himself...