One of the gentle pleasures of driving through small towns is reading the church signs. These displays offer a glimpse into the heart of a community, spelled out in four-inch letters.

Some churches bring big dad-joke energy, with offers like: “Need a lifeguard? Ours walks on water.” Others find amusing ways to keep congregants on their toes: “If you got arrested for being Christian, would there be enough evidence to prove it?” Once in a while, I’ll drive past a billboard proclaiming “Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve,” words radiating with the stale satisfaction of passing judgment and a clear sign to keep driving.

This week, one sign resonated: “The world changes every time a child is born.” It’s a beautiful message of hope and renewal (and likely a subtle reminder of the “reason for the

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