[Opinion] CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

Kids talk about God | How can comparing ourselves to others keep us from hearing Jesus’ voice?

OPINION — If Jesus told me to follow him, I’d try, but I’d probably look back to see who else was coming,” said Ava, 10. “If my little brother was coming too, I’d want to make sure he didn’t mess it up.”Peter had a similar moment. In John 21:15-19, Jesus had just restored Peter with amazing grace. After Peter’s three denials, Jesus gave him three opportunities to affirm his love. Then came a personal call: “Follow Me.”But Peter turned around and…

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

What Can We Learn From How Jesus Forgave Peter? “If I messed up like Peter, I’d probably hide under my bed and hope Jesus didn’t notice,” says Ella, 10. “Or maybe I’d bring him cookies first. Then, I would apologize.” That might have been tempting for Peter, too. After all, he had denied knowing Jesus three times on the very night Jesus was arrested. He had bragged about his loyalty, then ran scared when it counted. And now, here was Jesus risen…