From the Editor

WHY I LOVE WOMEN WRITERS

With February being the month of Valentine’s Day, I should start off saying that my favorite living writer is my wife, Lorraine. Her humor is most often present in the Saturday Musings. She is not writing in this month’s Connections, but she helps plan and works on every issue. As I look at our contributors, I realize that they are all women. And their articles this month are worth celebrating.

Women writers write. The ones we feature have a remarkable timeliness. They have made time in their busy lives to tell us stories that point us to God’s goodness and provision. And if we didn’t have them, this month we would have no issue.

Katherine Baylis responded to an invitation to join our writing team that we put out to our 20s ministry. She has written several articles and really goes the extra mile. Katherine writes with a refreshing openness, affirming God and challenging us to consider his truths from new angles.

Pat Cirrincione is back after a time away. Her perspective on Jesus comes from the perspective of mother, grandmother, Bible study member. I love her humor and sense of discovery in living the Christian life.

Lin Fallon shares her story of faith, and it’s a beautiful journey of mercy and grace. Thanks, Lin, for looking back and pointing to the artistry of God painting his portrait on you and others as you trust and walk with him.

I don’t know Precious Colette Kemigisha, but I hope to meet her at the upcoming LittWorld conference, assuming she can jump the hurdles of schedule, visas, COVID and finances. Her refreshing honesty in moving from one part of the world to another and discovering a new angle on God and his people should challenge and encourage us all.

How does Kara Beth Vance do so much? Her commitment to serving at church and standing up for the sanctity of human life are an inspiration. Her story of the March for Life gives us all a glimpse of the event most of us missed. Our loss.

And it’s not just writers. February’s cover art comes from Kathy Burke and our redesign comes from Kathryn McBride. And the staff team that help us put together our ministry highlights—all women.

Okay, men. Time to step up to the plate. There are at least two excellent pieces coming our way in March from men. Writers and artists—men and women—are always welcome. Let’s talk: wtriggs@ college-church.org.

WIL TRIGGS