I love laughing with kids. One of my favorite laughter memories is this one: My ministry at DFC has been focused on prayer for the last 2 years. It's been the most rewarding time I've had in ministry.
In the beginning stages, I told the kids my own story of my "new name" and the incredible experience at a prayer conference. I told them he could give them a new name too, and one of the little boys to me really quietly and said, "Ms. Mary, God gave me a new name too." The boy told me about praying and hearing God speak to him. He went on to say, "He gave Conner a new name too." I said, "Really? What is it?" In all seriousness he looked up and said, "Wiggles-like-a-monkey."
It was really funny. We had a laugh together. One of my favorite things is making them laugh, or the kids working to make me laugh. You gain immediate access into their hearts and minds, and draws teacher and student together in the most unique way. It puts you on the same level for an instant. It's just the best!
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