As we begin a new year, we will explore stories of beautiful beginnings in scripture, each with a different lesson for this new year. We will focus on Genesis, the first book of the Bible which literally means beginnings. These opening stories were written down during a time of communal chaos so that the people could remember the beauty and fresh start that God gave them when God created them. Even when they veer off course, even when relationships flounder, God offers a spiritual reboot and calls them to remember that they are beloved and remembered by God.