Light Fell Down by Tamara J. Wanner Light fell down from heaven Chose emptied glory Encased in human form Light fell down from heaven Grew up among the common Shaped wooden tables Light fell down from heaven Marred by flogging and scorn Crowned with woven thorns Light fell down from heaven Erased the veil Swallowed darkness Light fell down from heaven Unlocked the door Redeemed the slaves Light fell down from heaven Buried under stone Restored humanity Light fell down from heaven Thundered...

Are you someone who thinks about God as majestic and unapproachable? Marvel at the intricacy of the design of the natural world and dismiss the idea of God as a Father, interested in the minute details of his children? A Hebrew word 'chanân' pictures grace and mercy like a father stooped in kindness to help a child with a difficulty, or like a king giving a hand to someone seated to help him up from where he's fallen. No judgment just grace. This is just one of the words used for grace or...

It doesn't matter the age, everyone wants to know they are loved from the inside out! Involved in children's ministry? in daycare? In education? As your eyes roam the room, do you detect those children who feel insecure or unloved or unwanted by those around them? Crank up the song 'Do You Know', to remind them and each of us we are desired by God. Lani Fast Wiens, my beautiful sister-in-law wrote a song to remind us that Jesus wants to hug us from the inside. It declares there is a place...