I’m helping lead a 3rd-5th grade boys small group during our 3rd worship experience. I’ve had 2 weeks and still can’t believe all the things I’m learning about them, life, God, and my faith.

Here’s just a small sample. We were in large group worship time and when the song leader announced that we’d be singing a worship song that would help us worship with our hearts (read slower tempo), I braced myself for behavior issues. Not only did the guys join right in, they drew me in as well. Imagine my surprise to find myself in an emotional encounter with Christ. It really was the highlight of my Sunday. During a slow song that I guessed would unleash all kinds of behavioral issues, no less. What will children teach us if only we are open to receiving?

I think I’m going to ask for a new requirement in our membership covenant at Crossroads: “I covenant to spend quality time learning from children each week.”