Perhaps the highlight of my career is the time spent with children.  They always keep me entertained.  It might be more accurate that my time is spent trying to entertain them.  Last weekend is an example of that.  I began to lead our Sunday evening gathering while a toddler explored our choir area.  He was just trying out different chairs as he found one that fit him.  Did we mention he was also a fast little guy while trying to catch him?  So we stood to start our service together.  The daft old man holding one who is just beginning his journey.


This was our annual Thanksgiving service which included a fellowship meal afterward.  Another young buddy wanted me to sit with his family.  He just celebrated his birthday where he turned 3.  I sat between him and his younger brother who showered me with cracker crumbs.  Such is the life of one so popular with kids. I often say that I am good with children and animals.  It's the rest of humanity that gives me problems. 

Children retain their innocence.  They have a limitless life ahead of them.  Hearts of children are not yet poisoned by those things that taint us as adults.  Odds are good that I will not ever write a great book, or be famous, or even get noticed much.  But to do good in the life of a child will guarantee your legacy can continue.  To be a good parent is the best job anyone can have.  To model the life of Jesus who drew children to His side is a part of discipleship that lasts a lifetime or more.

Bro. Trey