Above is an image of a blessing made for a young musician and songwriter in our church. It was a joy to make and flowed as easily and pleasantly as the music he makes. The empty staff represents the space for more music to write and to play and sing. Beauty of all kinds can flow from the heart of our loving Creator to our hearts, and back again, a creative conversation.

"For we are God's creative work, recreated anew, so that we may live well and do those good, beautiful life-giving things God has planned for us to do."

(adapted from Ephesians 2:10)

"As this new year begins, 

may you be blessed with courage and encouragement 

to fly beyond mere human limits 

to pursue God, experience life with Him, 

and be who He made you to be!"

Thank you for your gifts of kindness and encouragement throughout this past year. 

I am thankful for you!

Valerie

May you have a happy and hopeful New Year!

2013