All through 2017, I spent way too much time lamenting the state of my very divided nation and feeling overwhelmed by tragedies, both natural and man-made. I missed opportunities to reach out to those marginalized by prejudice and poverty. While I resolve to find those opportunities in 2018, I also recognize the redeeming graces of literature to uplift our human condition through story - whether accounts of overcoming hardship, developing new relationships, or just learning to appreciate the gifts God has given us.
