Celebrating Transformation Through Symbols

“To be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” – Ephesians 4:23,24 Yesterday, I discussed how our actions demonstrate our faith and how crucial it is to align our words with our actions. When we go through personal changes, we often want to mark them with some kind of symbol. Weddings are a good example. Technically, all you need for a wedding is for a couple to sign a paper with a judge. That’s it—they’re married. As comedian Jim Gaffigan jokes, we turn weddings into grand events, complete with rings, cakes, celebrations, and numerous traditions. We spend a great deal of money and effort to make it a truly special occasion. Although I joke about it, I do genuinely enjoy weddings. I come from a family with four sisters, a mom, and