The process of setting this up has been fun--choosing the layout and everything. I probably spent more time than I should have choosing a background. There were so many great looks to choose from-- "cute" ones, "cool" ones, "artistic" ones, "funny" ones, but I chose this simple background picture for two reasons... well three.
1) The white space in the background is nice. It makes everything clear and easy to read. But more importantly,
2) The image reminds me of LIFE and GROWTH. Christ gives life, and enables growth. The Christian life is (should be) marked by constant growth and... well, life. Life eternal, life abundant, life uniquely set apart, obedient to the Father. My hope is that these words are central to NPC's Children's Ministry too.
3) The image also reminds me of the John 15 passage, a favorite:
4Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.
