Her inscription reads, “Kelley, I hope you love this book as much as I do! It reminded me of how “REAL” you are in your new identity in Christ. Happy 21st birthday! Keep seeking Him…”

In Christ, I am the real me, the Kelley He created for His purpose. Without Him, I’d be an imitation, a toy, an image not quite living up to my creator’s intentions. It works like that for everyone. God’s love frees us up to be ourselves, to reach our potential. His love transforms us!

2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore is anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has gone; the new has come!”

You can see “The Velveteen Rabbit” on DVD starting March 17. Directed by Michael Landon, Jr., this version is partly animated, partly “real.” My friend Sandi interviewed Landon here.