May

The virtue that we are learning about in KidsCreek 252 for the month of May is Forgiveness.  Oh my what a great virtue!  And what a great series of lessons!  This past Sunday we retold the story of the unmerciful servant.  It's one of my favorite stories to tell because children get it and remember it well.  In this parable Jesus asks us to take a glimpse into our own hearts.  How often should I forgive was Peter's question.  Jesus answers with this parable that connects so well with His golden rule.  I'll give this (very) short paraphrase of his answer - "How often do you want to be forgiven?"  The unmerciful servant was overjoyed and so intensely relieved that the King would forgive him.  Why would he not offer that same relief to someone who owed him much less?

This is a powerful series of lessons for our children.  We will also learn lessons on forgiveness from the stories of Zacheus, Joseph, and Mathew 5.  If you're a parent please don't miss the opportunity to impress these things upon your child's heart.