The Power of a Child
Last week I made one of many trips to Indianapolis, Indiana in preparation for FOCUS 2009 – the quadrennial conference those who work with children in our church communities. Although several encounters during the trip stand out – including the presence of 200 bomb sniffing dogs and their trainers at the hotel where I was staying – the most significant part of that visit was my time in “The Power of Children Exhibit” at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
What makes it so remarkable? As children, Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan White taught all of us what it means to face hatred, racism, and discrimination while finding hope, courage, and determination. The exhibit includes actual artifacts, live reenactments, and an atmosphere that takes your breath away.
I encourage you to go to the website, visit the museum, or come to FOCUS 2009 to see how important it is to remember that children are not only our future, they are our present… even the tiny ones!
