There are so many things fighting for our fear. There are deep injustices that wound nations and communities. There is mistrust, brokenness, and pain in our relationships. There's deep hurt within ourselves that doesn't often even see the light of day.

There is so much in our world that is so, so good. But there is also so much that is so, so bad. 

We know you feel it. We feel it, too.

So God created this beautiful thing. He created the world and everything in it. He created two people to walk the earth and tend to it. He called it good—very good.

He walked in the garden with Adam and Eve. There was closeness and there was intimacy. God was with them. With us.

And yet a decision was made.

So it all starts with us being created by the God of the universe. He called us very good.

So...what happened?

...how did we end up in these faulty bodies that experience sickness, pain, and suffering?

...how did we end up participating in systems that hurt others and rip away the Imago Dei (image of God) from them?

...how did once thriving ecosystems lose so much life?

...how did we stray so far from the God that loves us and created us?