Sometimes, the greatest spiritual truths are taught from a child's perspective.
Like the creation story.
"Then God said, “Hello animals!” And everyone came out to play. The earth was filled with noisy noises — growling and gobbling and snapping and snorting and happy skerfuffling. “You’re good,” God said. And they were. God saw all that he had made and he loved them. And they were lovely because he loved them. But God saved the best for last.....So God breathed life into Adam and Eve. When they opened their eyes, the first thing they ever saw was God’s face. And when God saw them he was like a new dad. “You look like me,” he said. “You’re the most beautiful thing I’ve ever made!” God loved them with all of his heart. And they were lovely because he loved them."
And I don't care who you are. Or what your adult theology/philosophy is on the creation story. Every child, every person, every creation needs to know:
You are lovely because He loves you.
Do you know that today?
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Good, now about my source...
The Jesus Storybook Bible. It's my favorite.
- If you have kids, this is the best bible out there. (See what my friend Kate said about it). Some adults have been known to keep reading it after the kids go to bed, too...
- Even if you're not a Christian, I think you might still appreciate the refreshing writing and illustrating of this story. Art.
- If you do kid's programming, this is a great tool. We use it at SpringHill for improv skits. I narrate and my staff perform hilarious renditions of the stories. We love that it clearly and humorously communicates the message of Jesus. Because our God is funny.
4 comments:
Well, you just solved my "which Bible should I buy Calvin for his Easter basket?" problem. Thanks! Love the new background, it's perfect.
I don't know how I didn't know about this Bible until now?! Benny has had several kids Bibles, but this one looks awesome. I might have to do the whole Easter basket Bible thing for Nat too! Ben got a REAL Bible (still a kids Bible, but we can actually look up the verses). Anyway, this was a great post...love you!
Love your Blog. Glad you are going after it in 2011.
By the way, the last comment is from me, Michael Perry. No secret.
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