Sorrow surrounds you...

My title comes from a beautiful song that my church choir has sung several times in the past couple years. It describes how though there are trials in life... God is with us. This title describes my community this past week. A dear friend lost his life in the line of duty for the Pennsylvania State Police. He was a man of honor, quiet dignity, strength, and faith. Our community has hurt this week. We have been heartsick over the sudden death of a protector doing his job. Bliss has been suddenly interrupted. It's a reminder that bliss on earth isn't perfect, and that we are in a battle against things that are truly evil. So onward we must go turning away from evil to see the beauty of life in Christ.