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Be Childlike, Not Childish

Posted on July 12, 2026 by mitchteemley

The Right to Become Children of God Be Childlike, Not Childish Jesus calls his followers to grow spiritually, and yet at the same time to become more childlike. Isn’t that a contradiction? No, because being childish is trusting in something … Continue reading →

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Childlike, Not Childish

Posted on July 11, 2021 by mitchteemley

Childishness is fine for children. But Jesus calls us to grow spiritually. And yet at the same time to become more childlike. Isn’t that a contradiction? No, because being childish is trusting in something limited and flawed, like ourselves. But being … Continue reading →

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