by Anne Ney
In Psalm 51:17, the Bible tells us that what God wants from us is “a broken spirit…” and “a repentant heart” (NLT). To be broken is usually a bad thing, but there is a good way for people to be broken. Just as seeds can’t sprout in hard soil, nothing good can grow in your heart if it is hard and selfish. This topic uses parables to make a complex subject understandable. Includes: ice breaker, Scripture references, discussion questions, and a fun activity.