And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. "And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me."Mathew 18:2-5

I know some people don’t like children. We all work hard to become sophisticated adults. Kids act out, don’t always pay attention the way that we like. But to be like a child for just a moment.

To giggle,

to skip,

to look at someone you don’t know but still want to invite them to play,

to give hugs like a child,

to rest your head on the shoulder of someone you love,

to have a smile full of glee,

to trust like a child.

To be innocent enough to love like a child.

Jesus said that we need to become like children to enter the kingdom of heaven. Imagine that Gods healing power could transform you into an innocent child for one day. Well, this Sunday at 10:30 am Pastor Mark is going to preach a powerful sermon on why being childlike is so much a part of being a Christ follower. A bunch of kids are going to be dedicated. Kids that someday you will be proud to have known. It’s going to be a very inspirational day at the cathedral. Why don’t you join us either in-person or online.

Your friend for the rest of my life,

Pastor Tim White