First Steps

a Jesus thought...
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. (Mark 13:31)

a Godly thought...
While Rees recognises that doubt may on one hand appear to be the absence or negation of faith, doubt can also 'indicate genuine engagement with God... the divine conversation.' (p143 Webb)

a leading thought...
Good leaders never embrace a victim mentality. They recognise that who and where they are remain their responsibility. (p114 Maxwell)
a Dave thought...
Here we are last Sunday at Box Hill in primary for the first steps (formerly cradle roll) ceremony of Josiah...

The name of a baby may be entered on the Army's cradle roll, if the parents wish. A certificate recording membership is given to the baby. This does not indicate that either the child of the parents are members of The Salvation Army. A person called the cradle roll sergeant takes a special interest in the baby and its family.

I believe our church is great at valuing children and the support, attention and opportunities that are given to Noah & Josiah is something Kylie and I will always be thankful for. Sonia preached on Sunday that "no one enters the Kingdom as an adult, we all enter as children". Jesus valued children immensely and the Salvos with first steps, dedication ceremonies, and primary are all set up to do likewise so lets step up our love for children as Jesus set the example, so we must follow.

Just a thought.