If we commit to a community hoping for a good return on our relational investment, we will likely be quickly disillusioned and deeply disappointed, feeling even more isolated in the middle of a crowd.
But,
If we commit to loving, serving, and listening to people around us with no strings attached, we just might end up pleasantly surprised at the community we will find ourselves in.
Our dear friend Damia was baptized this last Sunday.
…which just happened to be Father’s Day.
…and which turned out to be perfect!
Early that morning Damia came over for a little coffee party and we talked and prayed and cried and were thankful for her life and especially the last two years as neighbors. Damia was baptized as a little girl, but since then has come to understand and know that there is in fact nothing she needs to do, has to do, or even can do that can change the way her heavenly Father already sees her – loved, perfect, a daughter with whom he is pleased, thanks to Jesus.
For some father’s day is a difficult, painful, even shameful day. But for those who know that they are loved children of God, there is hope for this day, and there is much to celebrate.
We love you Damia! You are an amazing woman and we have learned so much from you and the Spirit of God in you!
DAWSON AND LAUREL JONES 