The Christian gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me. This leads to deep humility and deep confidence at the same time. It undermines both swaggering and sniveling. I cannot feel superior to anyone, and yet I have nothing to prove to anyone. I do not think more of myself nor less of myself. Instead, I think of myself less.
Timothy Keller
The Reason For God
New York, NY: Dutton, 2008
p. 181
WhooHoo!!!! What a gorgeous little girl!!!! We are all SO excited to have another “Kitley cousin” and to celebrate her arrival. Lauren and Brance, you will be one special mommy and daddy — your lives have changed forever!! As I’ve told others (including my kiddos) — only NOW will you have an inkling of how much your parents love YOU!!!