In Matthew 18:1-14, we see that Jesus loved kids. He valued them, gave them time, and saw in them a critical metaphor for all of us spiritually. So much so that he hinged heaven on us becoming like children. So what does it mean to have “childlike faith”? But beyond that, he also raised the stakes for the protection and spiritual direction of our kids. He describes some heinous consequences for those who would harm them or lead them astray. Let's pursue the joy of being a child of our Father in Heaven, and the joy of raising kids in the faith.