09/04/2026
Why is it so much easier to give a gift than to receive one? We love being the person with something to offer. We enjoy choosing the right gift and watching someone’s face light up when they open it. But being on the receiving end can be a bit harder. Receiving can make us feel dependent and sometimes uncomfortable. This Sunday, we turn to Mark 10, where Jesus points to children – who the disciples try to wave off – as the perfect example of how to receive the kingdom of God. Children don't try to balance a ledger or pay back a gift; they simply receive what is offered. What might we learn from those who know how to freely open their hands to God?