On birthdays and grateful joy
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When James was celebrating his eighth birthday, he made the following comment:
I want everybody to enjoy my birthday, because we're celebrating that God made me.
To me, this is profound. It's a way of thinking that recognizes the awe of being created with gratitude and joy, and wants to share that joy with others.