CNN writer Kelly Wallace posted an article about Monica Parker, who grew up in a home where religion was not discussed. As a child she was envious of other children who would enter houses of worship with their families.

When her son, Remy, turned 7, he asked her, “Who is God?” She replied; “God is inside everything, from spiders to trees to humans.”

The next morning her son announced, “I know who’s seen God. Doctors, when they cut people open.”

Monica Parker was inspired and started asking children what they thought about God. Her book includes many thoughtful responses. Here are a couple of my favorites:

“God doesn’t have a house. He doesn’t need one except on Sundays ‘cause that’s the day he likes to rest,” said Ethan, age 8.

“I call God when I need help with things but not my homework, because my mom says I have to do that by myself,” said Jackson, 7.

This Sunday we begin a new sermon series, Finding God. We begin with Shattering Myths about God, based on Psalm 145:8-21. This is a great series to invite friends, neighbors, and co-workers to hear. Most people we know are trying to connect with God whether they are aware of it or not!

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday morning in worship. Invite a friend to join you!

Joy in our Risen Lord,

Pastor Cathy