Kara has four goldfish. As any parent knows, the task of caring for pets often falls to the people who are

actually home – in this case, me. (With some help from Ted, I’ll admit.) The tank sits right by my work-from-

home space, so I see them quite frequently. Recently, we got them a new, bigger tank. I swear – those fish grew overnight! I had heard the rumor that goldfish grow to match the size of their enclosure, so I did a little

research. The short answer is – yes, that is true! Other factors come into play, but basically, the fish will get

larger in a bigger tank.

I think most people are the same, don’t you? If we are in an environment that allows us to grow and stretch our

“fins” – our possibilities are endless. The church can certainly be one of those environments, but it can also be limiting if we aren’t careful. Think about your homes, your friendships, your workplaces… are you doing your best to be a part of a space that allows people to grow and flourish? May it be so for all of us!

~Shari Jacobs

Fish in the picture: Simba, Nala, Scar, and Brian