As my friend reviewed the pictures I took of her she pointed out the physical characteristics she saw as imperfections I asked her to look closer ldquo I see a beautiful and beloved daughter of the Almighty King of Kings rdquo I said ldquo I see a compassionate lover of God and others whose genuine kindness generosity and faithfulness have made a difference in so many lives rdquo When I noticed the tears brimming her eyes I said ldquo I think you need a tiara rdquo Later that afternoon we picked out the perfect crown for my friend so she [... more]

Inside my parents rsquo old photo album is a picture of a young boy He has a round face freckles and straight light-blond hair He loves cartoons hates avocado and owns just one record by Abba Also inside that album are pictures of a teenager His face is long not round his hair is wavy not straight He has no freckles likes avocado watches movies rather than cartoons and would never admit to owning an Abba record The boy and the teenager are little alike According to science they have different skin teeth blood and bones And yet they are [... more]