by Kate Kooyman

Need some good news?

Me too.

My four-year old has a killer cold — ear infection and all — and he’s successfully spread it to his kinfolk. I feel gross, and tired.

My go-to escape is Facebook, but all I find there right now is one horrifying clip after another of senate confirmation hearings.  

So I don’t have a lot of positive thoughts today, or wisdom or passion or ideas. I desperately need some hope, though.

So here’s a list of what’s cheering me up today. (Can I ask you: What am I missing? If you would share your stories of light, life, hope, and goodness in the comments, it would do my day-before-the-inauguration heart good.)

18 Christians were arrested on the steps of the Supreme Court in protest of the death penalty.

John Pavlovitz had some great advice for a faithful Inauguration Day.

Over 700 congregations have pledged to participate in the New Sanctuary Movement in solidarity with vulnerable immigrants.

Killing it at the box office: “Hidden Figures” (which is not a franchised action film with a trademark line of toys)  

Women are marching in DC and everywhere else this weekend.

God is at work — in me, in you, in our world.

Be encouraged.