True Love
Today is Valentine’s Day and this is a special holiday for me in general. Although I don’t think people should be forced to show affection to each other because of one specific day, I do love the idea of showing people how much we love them. It is mostly special, because my grandparents were married on this day 61 years ago. They have always been an example of love to me. My grandfather cherishes my grandmother and my grandmother is devoted to him. Their example of steadfast love has been a vivid reminder of what love is about.
And this Valentine’s Day is one where this reminder is especially strong. I am reminded that love in all of its glory and romance and goodness is also about pain. Love means taking a part of yourself and giving it to someone else. Love means attaching your happiness with another’s so that their joy is your joy and their pain is your pain. Read more
Christmas in a small town in a big city
I love my church. There are many reasons why, but tonight was a good reflection of how great my church is. We had our annual church play tonight and it was everything our church play should be: kids sang songs, people played instruments, costumes were made and edited at the last minute, lines were recited (some with feeling others with fear), and the little kids sang “Away in a Manger”.
I love to watch Christmas movies and especially ones about small towns. I’ve always wanted to live in a small town. I am drawn to the idea of living in a place where everyone knows you and cares about you. Where everyone pitches in to take care of each other. Where we’re not afraid to discipline each other’s children or take action to help when help is needed. Where people can be a little kooky, but they are loved for it. I feel like this is what our church offers. Read more
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500 E. San Antonio
Long Beach, CA 90807
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