BY PASTOR TIM EATON

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People come in all shapes and sizes, with different tastes and talents, likes and dislikes. We all have traits that are good and other traits that need some work. Sometimes our differences make life together a challenge. On a worldwide scale we see this challenge as nations struggle to keep peace. On a smaller scale it can make living in the same house difficult.

But just think for a moment…what would life be like if we were all the same – all carbon copies with the same look, same tastes, and same thoughts? Would it really be better if everyone was just like you? I mean JUST like you? I suspect that it would not be a world we would want to live in. Who would challenge us? Who would bring color to our lives? Who would we be attracted to (remember, opposites attract)?

In his wisdom, God has made each of us unique. Even identical twins are not duplicates of each other. Ephesians 2:10 says it this way: “We are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus.” The only thing more unique than each of us is the way God loves each of us! His love is one of a kind. If you have children, you know that you love each one differently for their own unique reasons. So also our Heavenly Father loves each of us for different reasons. But, he has shown us all the same measure of love by sending his son, Jesus, to forgive those traits in each of us that could use a little work.

Give your children the opportunity to discover God’s unique love at Edgewater’s Vacation Bible School. “Weird Animals: Where God’s Love Is One of a Kind!” This event will take place June 23 through 27, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Ramirez Intermediate School. Edgewater’s VBS is FREE and includes dinner for the kids each night. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now by registering online at www.EdgewaterLutheran.org.