tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1687671444303499504.post1642288788179068084..comments2014-11-14T22:56:54.896+00:00Comments on Musings of a Kids Worker: When Children Don't Want Jesus In Their Heart Any MoreUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1687671444303499504.post-57815528760552081932012-09-02T13:30:45.025+01:002012-09-02T13:30:45.025+01:00Oh my. This is outstanding, Kay. Such wisdom here....Oh my. This is outstanding, Kay. Such wisdom here. <br />This is pretty much what I (and I guess many other pastors) would advise when talking to adults but I think you're right- when talking to children it's all too common to dissolve into incredibly unhelpful dismissive platitudes simply beside we don't want them to feel sad. The whole 'mummy died ecause Jesus wanted mummy for an angel' which is so common in popular culture is SO destructive! What does that say about God - that he wanted to take away their mummy so e could have an extra angel?? Death is sad, and death brings anger, and we need to allow children to feel these things and name these things. <br /><br />Kay - this is just brilliant - preach it! Tanya Marlowhttp://tanyamarlow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1687671444303499504.post-3198669991739436672012-09-02T09:07:47.820+01:002012-09-02T09:07:47.820+01:00A most gracious post Kay. It should be compulsory ...A most gracious post Kay. It should be compulsory reading for anyone doing training in children's or youth ministry - as a basis for a group discussion on the theology of suffering/ pastoral care to the young.<br />As you say, there may be many and disparate views but it always helps one to get a more rounded view when one considers other viewpoints.<br />Thanks again for provoking positive thought.<br />Every blessing. Gordon weirdo1967https://www.blogger.com/profile/00604649959549432133noreply@blogger.com