Belief; according to Webster, belief is the conviction of truth of some statement.

While discussing the Parable of the Mustard Seed with a group of children we talked about the fact we can’t physically watch or see the seed grow, I asked how we know the mustard seed will grow into a large plant. One child simply said, “Because we believe that it just will grow!”

During our discussion, we applied that idea to the Easter Story. I loved how the children reacted. They all agreed that even though we personally didn’t see the resurrection, somebody did and those people shared what they saw. Now we just purely believe that it happened. They also stated because Jesus taught us to be good and died for our sins, we can grow into helpful Christians and share what we believe. I noted how the words believe and grow travel hand in hand.

Listening to children, I believe makes one wiser. I have since said the Apostles’ Creed and it feels different. I think my belief is stronger from my conversation with a group of children whose eyes have not been clouded with politics, war, and other problems.

I challenge every Presbyterian to think about the Easter Story; know why you believe in the Resurrection; say the Lord’s Prayer and the Apostles’ Creed. Feel yourself plainly believe and the joy in your heart will grow.