If this holiday season does anything for me, it stands to remind about the hunger that we human beings have for love and acceptance. What we don't know is that God loves us, and within that love we have the ability to change, to grow. Within that love there is joy. Love is born again in the sandwiches that are made for those who have no food. Love is born again in that hug that goes beyond words, and says you matter.
Love is born again in the ornament placed on the giving tree.
Love is born again in the hammers that pound nails into a Habitat House. Love is born again in the extra hours that are spent practicing and preparing for a concert. In each of those acts, no matter how simple or how grand, there is a remarkable gift of joy. There is a lot of excitement here. Goals have been met, and others are getting closer.