Last month, we shared an interview with Tania Runyan. We are such fans of her poetry that we invited her to take over this Substack for the next two weeks. Tania has written several books of nonfiction and poetry, but we invited her to share a few poems from
What a lovely tribute to the often unseen work and unappreciated hearts of the Sunday School teachers, especially those who work with the youngest disciples. It is a calling I only share because I feel obligated to give back—I have four children into whom numerous members of my church family pour their hearts and God’s truth into weekly. I serve alongside them to show my appreciation, but I also hold dear a reverence for those who are truly passionate about serving children. Theirs are hearts full of tenderness and joy that I only catch glimpses of when it’s my week to serve.
Pray for your children’s ministry leaders. Their calling is especially important in this cultural moment. Ask how you can support them and for goodness sake, make sure you are discipling your children at home. Do not foist that tremendous burden solely on Sunday School teachers.
I read her book several years ago when it came out but am appreciating it more with the poems doled out one by one: the punch hitting home. Especially this one.
What a lovely tribute to the often unseen work and unappreciated hearts of the Sunday School teachers, especially those who work with the youngest disciples. It is a calling I only share because I feel obligated to give back—I have four children into whom numerous members of my church family pour their hearts and God’s truth into weekly. I serve alongside them to show my appreciation, but I also hold dear a reverence for those who are truly passionate about serving children. Theirs are hearts full of tenderness and joy that I only catch glimpses of when it’s my week to serve.
Pray for your children’s ministry leaders. Their calling is especially important in this cultural moment. Ask how you can support them and for goodness sake, make sure you are discipling your children at home. Do not foist that tremendous burden solely on Sunday School teachers.
Wow. Tania's verse is always stop-you-in-your-tracks.
I read her book several years ago when it came out but am appreciating it more with the poems doled out one by one: the punch hitting home. Especially this one.
Gorgeous. I love this!