We live in such wild swings of life. This week we welcomed in new life. Our youth pastor had her new baby, and they named the newborn after one of the older saints in our church. It was such a tremendous tribute.

Then, we suffered the loss of a neighborhood boy. A 15 year old we watched grow up died tragically in an accident two days after we welcomed new life into the world.

This is life. We swing wildly between the triumphs and tragedies. Sometimes they all happen in a week or less.

These are the times we cling tightly to the Lord.

¹¹ You teach me the way of life.
In your presence is total celebration.
Beautiful things are always
in your right hand. (Psalm 16:11, CEB)