my learning in 1st

And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. (Matt 18:3-6)

Having taught 3 1st grade boys for almost two weeks now, I can say that I am humbled at what I am learning:

1. They model pure hearts and innocence - How we should be before Jesus (even one of the boys who, when he is thinking hard about something, he puts out only his middle finger on his head, is innocent at heart - he is not flicking anyone else off)
2. They are genuinely sorry and anguished when they have done something that is a "serious" bad - A reminder to me how serious the sin in my own life is. It's real.
3. They are incredibly passionate about being at school and learning. They ask lots of questions and admit that they need help. Often. - I am a dead nothing without Jesus. I can't do it on my own.