Comments on: Like a child http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/03/24/like-a-child/ A daily webzine and forum for discussion of news that arises at the intersection of religion and culture Tue, 27 May 2008 23:20:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Joe http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/03/24/like-a-child/#comment-286722 Joe Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:18:58 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/03/24/like-a-child/#comment-286722 Haha! That reminds of the time when I was in Target, and some boy came up to me speaking in the manner of speech that kids sometimes have when their R's aren't hard: "Excuse me mistuhr?" He had poked at my side, then showed me one of those clashing-colored, air-pump squirt guns, asking me what I thought of it. I remember telling him, "Holy smokes, that's awesome!" Then he turned to his embarrased mom who tried to prevent him from bothering me in the first place, and said to her, "See? He understands me." The kid was like five or six. Haha! Haha! That reminds of the time when I was in Target, and some boy came up to me speaking in the manner of speech that kids sometimes have when their R’s aren’t hard: “Excuse me mistuhr?” He had poked at my side, then showed me one of those clashing-colored, air-pump squirt guns, asking me what I thought of it. I remember telling him, “Holy smokes, that’s awesome!” Then he turned to his embarrased mom who tried to prevent him from bothering me in the first place, and said to her, “See? He understands me.” The kid was like five or six. Haha!

]]> By: jennelle http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/03/24/like-a-child/#comment-286569 jennelle Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:01:11 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/03/24/like-a-child/#comment-286569 I don’t remember those days, but thankfully there are kids around to “remind” us. As I was just fixing lunch, my 5-year-old son: “Can I pour?! Can I mix?!” although he’s done it countless times. Where was my joy in serving? And the way he greets the morning as a celebration? I just finished reading Krista Tippett’s “Speaking of Faith”, and she had similar observations: “And as I watched my children move through the world, I began to imagine what Jesus meant by humility. The humility of a child, moving through the world discovering everything anew, is closely linked with delight. This original spiritual humility is not about debasing oneself; it is approaching everything new and other with a sense of curiosity and wonder.” Why is the joy increased in the sharing, and dampened when met with indifference or other non-resonating reactions? I don’t remember those days, but thankfully there are kids around to “remind” us.
As I was just fixing lunch, my 5-year-old son:
“Can I pour?! Can I mix?!” although he’s done it countless times.
Where was my joy in serving? And the way he greets the morning as a celebration?

I just finished reading Krista Tippett’s “Speaking of Faith”, and she had similar observations:
“And as I watched my children move through the world, I began to imagine what Jesus meant by humility. The humility of a child, moving through the world discovering everything anew, is closely linked with delight. This original spiritual humility is not about debasing oneself; it is approaching everything new and other with a sense of curiosity and wonder.”

Why is the joy increased in the sharing, and dampened when met with indifference or other non-resonating reactions?

]]> By: Karen O http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/03/24/like-a-child/#comment-286488 Karen O Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:56:21 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/03/24/like-a-child/#comment-286488 As I have gotten older, I have rediscovered the joy of being silly. Not stupidly silly, but playfully silly. And enjoying the little things of life that add a dash of enjoyment to a "regular" day. Godmadetastebuds - (Cute name.) That first year goes so fast, doesn't it? Enjoy your daughter's birthday. As I have gotten older, I have rediscovered the joy of being silly. Not stupidly silly, but playfully silly. And enjoying the little things of life that add a dash of enjoyment to a “regular” day.

Godmadetastebuds - (Cute name.) That first year goes so fast, doesn’t it? Enjoy your daughter’s birthday.

]]> By: Pauline http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/03/24/like-a-child/#comment-286484 Pauline Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:54:39 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/03/24/like-a-child/#comment-286484 My 8-year-old son is like that. Saturday evening we had an illusionist perform for the kids at church, and afterward I got him a set of magic tricks they were selling (he has long been interested in this and has other magic tricks at home already). For the next day he approached any adult he saw to tell about his Houdini chain escape trick. He even invited one woman to our house to see him do it. (She politely declined but thanked him for the generous invitation.) My 8-year-old son is like that. Saturday evening we had an illusionist perform for the kids at church, and afterward I got him a set of magic tricks they were selling (he has long been interested in this and has other magic tricks at home already). For the next day he approached any adult he saw to tell about his Houdini chain escape trick. He even invited one woman to our house to see him do it. (She politely declined but thanked him for the generous invitation.)

]]> By: godmadetastebuds http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/03/24/like-a-child/#comment-286478 godmadetastebuds Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:42:14 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/03/24/like-a-child/#comment-286478 Today is my daughter's first birthday! She is our first child, and a delight to our hearts! She has helped me to understand even more how good and fun and life-giving our Lord is. We will have a wonderful day today, thanks. Today is my daughter’s first birthday! She is our first child, and a delight to our hearts! She has helped me to understand even more how good and fun and life-giving our Lord is. We will have a wonderful day today, thanks.

]]> By: Reg http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/03/24/like-a-child/#comment-286456 Reg Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:46:11 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/03/24/like-a-child/#comment-286456 delight-directed learning, Ps. 37, the desires of our hearts are put there by God to be noticed and cultivated delight-directed learning, Ps. 37, the desires of our hearts are put there by God to be noticed and cultivated

]]> By: John M. http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/03/24/like-a-child/#comment-286438 John M. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:05:36 +0000 http://www.worldontheweb.com/2008/03/24/like-a-child/#comment-286438 I think alot about having my faith be child-like while not child-ish. I don't have all the formula yet. I think alot about having my faith be child-like while not child-ish. I don’t have all the formula yet.

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