Row Row Row Your Boat - The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane

In his arms, he holds an infant, and he says, "Be like this." Innocent, and dependent upon one another, unstained by the world; and open to being formed. Be like this. Curious seekers with BIG emotions. Be creative and adaptable; imitating me. Someone you can trust. Welcome the vulnerable into your midst, and be like them. For the leader among you is like the one who serves. There is a reason why, in the Gospels, Jesus implores his believers, his followers to be like little children. Born anew to a living hope.