Faded Photographs

Don’t you love looking at old photographs? They are precious reflections of close familial connections. They record events and gatherings that give our memories glimpses into the past.

In today’s world, we can quickly send photographs to each other via our phones of experiences, a new grandchild, a simple piece of gorgeous nature. Photographs pull us close: they spring forth from our universal experiences — the challenges and the joys.

The welcoming family of God encompasses humanity. And I feel sure that many of you honor the concept of your church congregation as a family community. No matte...