The Story Behind the Title...

Lights...they say so much!  They exude warmth and security.  They can completely change a space!  I have always loved porches, specifically porch lights.  A porch is a gathering space and a place to build relationships.  The twinkle of porch light in the dark of night is welcoming.  On those long summer nights, it says stop by, pull up a chair, and chat.  Under the glow of a porch light, relationships grow.  Turning on a porch light is a deliberate act, a conscious decision.  Leaving the light on is an act of caring about the people coming.  When I was coming home late at night as a teenager, my parents always kept the lights on for me.  It was comforting and gave me a sense of security in the darkness.  As I think about our new home and life, I want us to be welcoming to all the new experiences and people.  I also want us to remember all those relationships that were built under the glow of a porch light.  Our lights will always be on! 

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