My sweet niece Gracie, who is in fifth grade now (fifth grade!), introduced me to this really cool song while we were together this past summer. It’s called, Sign of the Times by Harry Styles.

Thanks Gracie!

I can’t help but feel an extra twinge of sadness when I listen to it now. During these times when nothing but vile and hate seem to be filling up the headlines, it’s hard to escape. Is this a sign of the times?

Its a real challenge to stay positive lately. But then I made myself watch the video (several times actually) and Harry Styles’ ascension gave me a flicker of hope.

Take a look at the video here!

The video reminds me that during the hardest of times we have to fight to find our own light. And be relentless in that search. Sometimes that is all we can do.

Start within.

We are up for the challenge! God made us that way… because we are made in the image of God and God is love. 

Ocean City, Maryland, June 6, 2014: “A drink with Dad.”